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Protective Packaging Products for Automotive Manufacturing

At Edco Supply Corporation, we understand the automotive industry’s specific packaging needs. Handling, storing and shipping a diverse range of components with specific protection needs requires expertise, high-quality materials and custom solutions. As leading automotive packaging suppliers and converters, we provide complete solutions to protect a wide range of parts, from delicate electronic components to large and heavy body panels.

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The Critical Role of Protective Packaging in the Automotive Supply Chain

Automotive parts packaging ensures efficient and cost-effective production, minimizing losses, reworks and recalls. Expert packaging solutions can also minimize cargo space, saving transportation costs and logistics efforts.

Some advantages of specialized packaging for automotive components include:

  • Preventing corrosion: Moisture-resistant packaging is key to protecting metal parts like engines, transmissions and brake components.
  • Protecting sensitive electronics: Electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection is crucial for numerous electronic control units (ECUs), sensors and displays found in modern cars.
  • Ensuring quality and reliability: Working with intact and as-shipped parts speeds up the assembly process, reduces the risk of errors and minimizes the costs associated with damaged parts.
  • Global supply chain demands: Physical and environmental protection is essential for parts that travel long distances, as it shields them for extended periods against moisture, salt spray and temperature changes.
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Edco Supply Corporation offers a complete selection of automotive packaging solutions. We represent all major manufacturers of specialized and MIL-SPEC packaging and have the expertise to create custom designs to fit your component specifications.

The Right Protective Packaging Tools for Every Automotive Component

Moisture barrier bags are designed to protect sensitive electronics, sensors and small metal parts. They have different layers of specialized materials, creating a sealed environment against moisture. These specialized bags feature a central aluminum layer that creates a low vapor transmission rate (MVTR) and can also be used with other materials like desiccants and humidity indicator cards.

VCI technology is ideal for wrapping engine components, gears and bearings. This specialized paper and film packaging is the primary defense against rust, releasing vapors at ambient temperatures that adhere to the metal surface. Once the vapor molecules are absorbed, they form an ultra-thin protective layer that shields components from corrosive substances and moisture.

These specialized bags are essential for protecting microelectronics, including ECUs and circuit boards, from ESD events. Static shielding bags form a Faraday cage structure with a conductive layer to block internal and external static electricity, while antistatic bags prevent static charges from building up on their surface.

These packaging products allow you to create a complete dry package. Desiccant bags absorb moisture from the air within a sealed package, reducing humidity. Humidity indicator cards contain moisture-sensitive spots that change color. They provide a visual cue to monitor the state of packaging.

MIL-SPEC packaging includes a wide range of materials that meet strict military specifications, guaranteeing durability and protection for long-term storage or international export of critical automotive components.

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Why Automotive Leaders Partner With Edco Supply Corporation

Edco Supply Corporation is a family-owned and operated business that has been providing complete packaging solutions since 1954. Our solutions ensure your parts arrive as intended, reducing damage-related costs and supporting a lean, efficient supply chain.

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Edco is your trusted partner for complete automotive packaging solutions. Contact us today and get the right packaging for your assets.

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