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For consumers who order products through the telephone or online, among the important concerns would be the condition of the item upon delivery. But if the item arrives in a clamshell package, one need not worry: the product will more or less be in the same condition as it was sent.
Indeed, clamshell packaging can prevent […]
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Since the invention of plastic by Alexander Parkes in the 1860s, various products have been created based on the structure of polymers. They are especially in demand for manufacturing containers and packaging products such as plates, boxes, bags, bottles and the highly popular plastic clamshells.
The popularity of the clamshell can be attributed to its low […]
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Food products, electronic devices, sporting goods, and hardware items usually come in clear packaging clamshells so durable that they require the use of scissors or a knife.
Aside from their extreme toughness, clamshells have also become highly popular as packaging materials because of their ability to effectively showcase the enclosed product, while protecting it from theft, […]
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Fragile electronic devices, hardware items, candles, cosmetic products and other items that have multiple parts usually come in hard plastic covers known as clamshell packaging. With such a material, the enclosed items are provided with physical protection from temperature, vibration, shock and compression. The packaging also serves as a barrier from water vapor or moisture, […]
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The type of products that you can package with clamshell packaging is nearly unlimited. As long as your product is not too large to make clamshells impractical, you can make a clamshell package for your product. You can make your clamshell package as a rectangle into which you set a thermoformed tray to […]
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The thermoforming process involves the heating of plastic. When the plastic is cooled it is then molded. Various products can be created as a result of the process. For example, clamshell packaging is a result of thermoforming. This type of packaging involves a clear, hard plastic placed over a product. […]
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It is probably safe to say that most people are aware of the affects of “image” on the sale of an item. For example, some brands have a reputation for quality, or a certain level of “chic” and their overall image is one that is recognizable simply by their logo or packaging.
One industry where this […]
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Imagine that you need a new electric alarm clock. You will probably head to a local department store to select from several choices. As you approach the rack or shelves containing the clocks you might immediately notice those packaged in clear plastic covering, or clamshell packaging. You reach for these first because they allow a […]
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So often retailers and manufacturers want to conduct promotional periods or sell promotional items, but are limited in the methods of creatively packaging goods outside of their traditional methods. This is usually where clamshell packaging comes in.
Clamshell packaging is completely customizable – if a manufacturer needs a specific shape, or one molded around an unusual […]
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Imagine a clam’s shell – it is a hinged object, with two halves that fit perfectly together. The shell itself protects its own contents with its durable materials and intelligent design. This is the concept behind modern clamshell packaging. Meant to protect the contents of a package through strong materials formed into the best design, […]
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