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Air Bubble Film Wrap

Air bubble film wrap is a continuous roll of small bubbles or small tubes sealed in a film that inflates on demand at the packing bench. One 300 m roll replaces bulky pre-formed void fill, as the bubbles are formed only when needed. The film is extruded from 100% new raw material, ensuring strong seals that hold pressure through long transit without going soft.

  • One 300 m roll inflates on demand so void fill no longer occupies warehouse space
  • Pre-sealed chambers mean a punctured bubble loses only one unit, not the entire roll
  • Film made from 100% new raw material seals cleanly and holds pressure through long transit
  • Cushions are formed at the packing bench so fill matches the actual void size

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Why It Works

Key Benefits

  • One 300 m roll inflates on demand so void fill no longer occupies warehouse space
  • Pre-sealed chambers mean a punctured bubble loses only one unit, not the entire roll
  • Film made from 100% new raw material seals cleanly and holds pressure through long transit
  • Cushions are formed at the packing bench so fill matches the actual void size
  • Lower packed weight than moulded foam or paper void fill cuts volumetric freight on air and courier shipments
  • Available in web widths from 400 mm to 800 mm so one machine covers small parcels and large cartons
Application Scenarios

Where It Is Used

  • Filling the void around electronics and circuit boards before courier shipment
  • Blocking and bracing bottled or jarred goods inside export cartons
  • Protecting spare parts and hardware kits shipped in oversized cartons
  • Cushioning cosmetics and glass containers in e-commerce fulfilment
  • Layer padding between stacked ceramic or homeware items
Buyer Profile

Who It Is For

  • E-commerce fulfilment centres packing mixed SKUs into standard carton sizes
  • Third-party logistics warehouses that need void fill without dedicating floor space to it
  • Exporters shipping fragile goods in FCL and LCL containers
  • Contract packers replacing loose fill and cut foam on manual packing lines
Problems Solved

Problems It Solves

  • Pre-formed void fill eats warehouse space that could hold saleable stock
  • Loose fill migrates in transit and leaves the product unprotected on arrival
  • Hand-cut foam and crumpled paper slow the packing bench and vary between packers
  • Over-filled cartons attract dimensional weight charges on courier and air freight
Technical Detail

Technical Features

  • Continuous roll of small bubbles or small tubes sealed in film, inflated on site
  • 20 um film gauge balances puncture resistance against material cost per cushion
  • Each roll runs 300 m so a single roll change covers a full packing shift
  • Seven web widths from 400 mm to 800 mm cover parcel and export carton formats
  • Rolls ship two per carton at 4.9 kg to 9.4 kg depending on width
Specifications

Published Data for Air Bubble Film Wrap

Only values published on our own datasheets appear here. If a figure you need is missing, ask for it and we will confirm it in writing.

ProductAir bubble film wrap
Material100% new raw material PE film
Film Thickness20 um
Roll Length300 m per roll
Sizes400*285 mm, 400*320 mm, 400*160 mm, 600*320 mm, 600*400 mm, 800*320 mm, 800*400 mm
Roll Weight4.9 kg for 400 mm, 7.1 kg for 600 mm, 9.4 kg for 800 mm
Packing2 rolls per carton
Materials

Materials

  • PE film extruded from 100% new raw material with no recycled regrind in the seal layer
  • Biodegradable film available for buyers with packaging waste targets
Manufacturing Process

How It Is Made

1

Film blowing from virgin PE resin

2

Chamber and channel sealing to form the bubble pattern

3

Slitting to the ordered web width

4

Roll winding to 300 m and length verification

5

Seal and inflation test before carton packing

Quality Control

How It Is Checked

1

Incoming resin checked as 100% pure virgin material before extrusion

2

Seal strength sampled during the sealing run so weak chambers are caught on the line

3

Sample rolls inflated and held to confirm the cushions do not go soft

4

Roll length and web width verified at winding

5

Cartons checked at container loading against the packing list

Customisation

Customisation Options

  • Web width and roll length to your carton programme
  • Chamber format selected as air pillow, bubble, quilt or small tube
  • Printed film with your logo on the roll
  • Biodegradable film grade on request
Comparison

How It Compares With the Alternatives

Where another material is the better answer we say so, because a returned shipment costs more than a lost order.

Loose fill chipsCushions stay where the packer puts them and do not migrate to the top of the carton in transit
Traditional bubble wrap on the rollShips flat and is inflated on site so it needs a fraction of the storage space for the same protected volume
Paper void fillLighter per carton, though paper is the better answer where the buyer needs a plastic-free pack
Cut foam insertsNo tooling and no SKU-specific inserts, at the cost of a less precise fit for very heavy items
Use Guide

How to Use It

1

Load the roll onto the air cushion machine and thread the film past the sealing bar

2

Set the machine width to match the film so the chambers inflate evenly

3

Run a short length first and check the seals hold before packing production

4

Place cushions on the carton base, around the product, then top off the remaining void

5

Store unused rolls flat and away from direct heat

Product Photography

Air Bubble Film Wrap in Detail

Photographs of the actual product as supplied, not renders.

Buyer Questions

Air Bubble Film Wrap Questions

What is the minimum order quantity for air bubble film

Order quantity depends on width and film grade. Send us the widths and monthly volume you need on WhatsApp and we will confirm the minimum for that specification.

Which machine do I need to inflate this film

Any air cushion machine matched to the film width. AWPACK-004 handles film up to 600 mm at 10 m per minute, and AWPACK-005 handles film up to 800 mm at 28 m per minute.

How long do the inflated cushions hold their air

Cushions made from this film hold pressure for three to six months, which covers ocean transit and warehouse dwell before final delivery.

Can you print our logo on the film

Yes. We print on our own film printing line, so logo film can run in the same order as plain film. Send artwork and the width you need.

Is a biodegradable version available

Yes, we supply a biodegradable air cushion film in the same roll formats for buyers with packaging waste targets.

Quote Air Bubble Film Wrap for Your Next Shipment

Tell us the quantity, the destination port and the specification you need. We will confirm what runs, what is stock and what fits in a container.