The anxiety of shipping your goods, whether it’s across the country or around the globe, can be palpable. When your customers need to put your products to use right away, they can’t afford to receive any damaged items.

Inflatable dunnage bags are a safe and reliable way to protect your goods during the shipping process. This reusable, environmentally friendly, and cost-effective solution eases anxiety that shippers and receivers might have during the shipping process. These bags come in various sizes, and can be customized to your specific application.

From filling voids, to securing products in transit, inflatable dunnage bags ensure the product arrives in good condition. Learn more about whether inflatable dunnage bags are the best option for you, how they enhance your protective packaging and transit solution.

What to Consider When Evaluating Inflatable Dunnage Bags

If electing to use inflatable dunnage bags, there are a few things to take into consideration. These are just some factors to keep in mind when navigating through the decision-making process, based on the goods you are shipping.

  • Inflation method — Use tools that are compatible with your inflatable dunnage bag for fast and accurate inflation.
  • Transportation choice — Different transportation methods will require different specifications and regulatory approvals for your inflatable dunnage bags. As an example, use AAR approved bags when shipping by rail.
  • Weight and void size — Know the weight of the product you are shipping as well as the empty spaces that will need to be filled.

Key Safety Features

For a safe application, ensure your goods will be protected, by referring to these guidelines.

Pressure Regulation

Ensure the correct working pressure is applied based upon the product application and appropriate bag level. A bag that is either under or overinflated could fail to adequately secure the cargo during shipping.

Materials Used

Most bags are made with either polywoven fabric or kraft paper. These materials have an impressive strength to weight ratio.

Moisture Resistance

If you’re electing to use inflatable dunnage bags and you know your goods are going to be in a humid environment, polywoven material boasts excellent moisture resistance.

Explore the Benefits of Inflatable Dunnage Bags

There are multiple benefits to using inflatable dunnage bags. Sunrise Manufacturing provides a variety of ways you can protect your shipped goods, but this particular choice is ideal if you are looking for an option that is:

  • Cost-effective
  • Durable
  • Versatile
  • Recyclable

Pro Tips

Now that you’ve seen all the considerations, safety features, and benefits, there are a few final pro tips to keep in mind.

  • Properly store bags to extend product service life.
  • Always inflate and deflate bags appropriately to avoid bursts, tears, or other defects.
  • Consider using other materials to fill voids, like corrugated fillers or honeycomb panels, to ensure your products are as protected as possible during shipping.
  • Add an additional layer of protection by using corrugated sheets to prevent potential punctures and pinch points from sharp objects.
  • Strategically place your bags to ensure minimal movement of your products during shipping.

Next Steps: Connect with Sunrise Manufacturing

For over four decades, Sunrise Manufacturing has been an industry leader in creating lasting shipping solutions that protect your products. Inflatable dunnage bags are only part of our product and service offering. Our wide range of capabilities can be adapted to meet your specific needs.

Ready to take the next step in protecting your shipments? Contact us today and learn more about how Sunrise Manufacturing can best serve your needs.