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Packaging Insert Protection: How Inserts Prevent Damage in Shipping

Scratched products, broken corners, shifted items — see exactly how inserts protect your product through shipping. Compare protection levels by insert type. Chengtop Packaging’s protection guide.

Understand how inserts prevent shipping damage

Compare protection levels by insert material

Know how much protection your product needs

Learn insert thickness rules

Avoid common protection mistakes

Reduce damage rates in transit

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No Insert = Damaged Product

Your product rattles around in the box. It shifts in transit. Customers open the box and it’s scratched or broken. A good insert holds the product secure and absorbs shock — that’s what inserts are for.

How Inserts Protect Your Product

Proteção	How It Works
Holds product in place	No movement = no scratches
Absorbs shock	Foam compresses on impact
Prevents contact	Product doesn’t touch box walls
Cushions corners	Fragile edges protected
Distributes weight	No point pressure on product

Protection Level by Insert Type

Tipo de inserção	Proteção	Ideal para
Espuma EVA	Excelente	Fragile electronics, glass
Velvet-covered board	Good (looks premium)	Cosmetics, jewelry
Cardboard divider	Feira	Durable products
Polpa moldada	Bom	Shipping, eco-friendly
Styrofoam	Bom	Not eco-friendly

Insert Thickness Guide

Tipo de produto	Minimum Thickness
Fragile glass	20–30mm
Eletrónica	15–20mm
Cosméticos	10–15mm
Joalharia	5–10mm
Durable items	5mm

Rule: Thicker insert = more protection, but also more cost and less space.

Shipping Damage Benchmarks

Packaging Level	Typical Damage Rate
No insert, just box	5–15%
Cardboard divider only	3–8%
Molded pulp insert	1–3%
EVA foam custom insert	Under 1%

Common Protection Mistakes

No insert — Product rattles around, gets scratched

Loose fit — Product moves in cavity

Too thin insert — Doesn’t absorb shock

Material errado — Hard plastic insert scratches product

Sem proteção nos cantos — Fragile corners break

Product touches box walls — Rubs and scratches

No top insert — Product moves up and down

How to Test Insert Protection

Shake test — Shake the box. Nothing should move.

Drop test — Drop from 30cm. Product should be fine.

Corner test — Press on corners. No give.

Product fit — Product should be snug but removable.

Protecting Different Products

Produto	Insert Recommendation
Glass bottles	EVA foam, neck support
Eletrónica	Custom EVA foam
Cosméticos	Velvet or cardboard tray
Joalharia	Velvet insert, individual slots
Food	Cardboard divider
Candles	Molded pulp or foam