Bubble Wrap for Packaging
Bubble wrap for packaging is a continuous roll of small airbags formed by inflating air cushion film on an air cushion machine. The film is pre-sealed into individual chambers that can be torn by hand to the required length, matching the void space in any carton. Each cushion is 99% air and 1% PE film, so it provides shock protection without adding bulk or weight to the packed carton.
- Small airbags inflate on demand, so no pre-formed void fill occupies warehouse space
- Chambers are sealed individually, so a puncture only affects one bubble, not the whole roll
- Film made from 100% new raw material ensures clean seals and long-term pressure retention
- Tearable design allows packers to cut cushions to exact length for each package
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Key Benefits
- Small airbags inflate on demand, so no pre-formed void fill occupies warehouse space
- Chambers are sealed individually, so a puncture only affects one bubble, not the whole roll
- Film made from 100% new raw material ensures clean seals and long-term pressure retention
- Tearable design allows packers to cut cushions to exact length for each package
- Lighter than foam or paper fill, reducing volumetric freight charges on courier and air shipments
- Available in seven sizes from 400 mm to 800 mm web width to cover small parcels and large cartons
Where It Is Used
- Protecting electronics and circuit boards during transit in export cartons
- Cushioning glassware, ceramics, and art ware in e-commerce fulfilment
- Securing handbags, luggage, and cosmetic containers in shipping cartons
- Filling voids around liquid products and medicine bottles to prevent movement
- Bracing household electrical appliances and hardware products in FCL and LCL shipments
- Shielding precision instruments and furniture components during long-distance transport
Who It Is For
- E-commerce fulfilment centres packing mixed SKUs into standard cartons
- Third-party logistics warehouses needing void fill without dedicated storage space
- Exporters shipping fragile goods in FCL and LCL containers
- Contract packers replacing loose fill and hand-cut foam on manual packing lines
- Manufacturers of electronics, pharmaceuticals, and ceramics requiring consistent protection
Problems It Solves
- Pre-formed void fill takes up warehouse space that could hold saleable stock
- Loose fill migrates during transit and leaves products unprotected
- Hand-cut foam and crumpled paper slow packing lines and vary in quality between packers
- Over-filled cartons trigger dimensional weight charges on courier and air freight
- Inconsistent cushioning leads to product damage on arrival
Technical Features
- Continuous roll of small airbags formed by inflating air cushion film on an air cushion machine
- 20 um film gauge balances puncture resistance with 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
- Chambers are sealed individually so a puncture does not release all air
- Tearable design allows hand separation of individual airbags to match package voids
Published Data for Bubble Wrap for Packaging
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.
| Product | Bubble wrap for packaging |
|---|---|
| Material | 100% new raw material PE film |
| Film Thickness | 20 um |
| Roll Length | 300 m per roll |
| Sizes | 400*285 mm, 400*320 mm, 400*160 mm, 600*320 mm, 600*400 mm, 800*320 mm, 800*400 mm |
| Roll Weight | 4.9 kg for 400 mm, 7.1 kg for 600 mm, 9.4 kg for 800 mm |
| Packing | 2 rolls per carton |
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
How It Is Made
Film blowing from virgin PE resin
Chamber and channel sealing to form the small bubble pattern
Slitting to the ordered web width
Roll winding to 300 m and length verification
Seal and inflation test before carton packing
How It Is Checked
Incoming resin checked as 100% pure virgin material before extrusion
Seal strength sampled during the sealing run so weak chambers are caught on the line
Sample rolls inflated and held to confirm the cushions do not go soft
Roll length and web width verified at winding
Cartons checked at container loading against the packing list
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
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 chips | Cushions stay where the packer puts them and do not migrate to the top of the carton in transit |
|---|---|
| Traditional bubble wrap on the roll | Ships flat and is inflated on site so it needs a fraction of the storage space for the same protected volume |
| Paper void fill | Lighter per carton, though paper is the better answer where the buyer needs a plastic-free pack |
| Cut foam inserts | No tooling and no SKU-specific inserts, at the cost of a less precise fit for very heavy items |
How to Use It
Load the roll onto the air cushion machine and thread the film past the sealing bar
Set the machine width to match the film so the chambers inflate evenly
Run a short length first and check the seals hold before packing production
Tear off individual airbags to match the void space in the carton
Place cushions on the carton base, around the product, then top off the remaining void
Store unused rolls flat and away from direct heat
Bubble Wrap for Packaging in Detail
Photographs of the actual product as supplied, not renders.
Bubble Wrap for Packaging Questions
What is the minimum order quantity for bubble wrap 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.
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Read the GuideThe Main Types of Air Cushion Film
Air pillow, air bubble film, air quilt and small tube compared, with the roll sizes, thickness and carton weights for each format.
Read the GuideThe Wide Range of Application of Air Cushion Film
Where inflatable cushioning is used beyond parcel void fill, and the physical properties that make it work across so many product categories.
Read the GuideQuote Bubble Wrap for Packaging 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.