Electronics, like computers and audio and video equipment can be some of the most expensive and fragile things we buy and sell. So it’s important to know how to pack them properly and send them safely in cardboard shipping boxes.
It’s always a good idea to pack electronic equipment such as computers in the original cardboard shipping boxes they came in. However that is not always possible, so PackagingSupplies.com offers an extensiveselection of cardboard shipping boxes to ship a safe and secure container for whatever electronic equipment you need. We have corrugated cardboard bookfold boxes that are perfect for laptops, and heavy duty RSC cardboard shipping boxes for desktop monitors and computers. Be sure to order cardboard shipping boxes that are slightly larger than the equipment you’re sending, so you’ll have space for the all-important layer of padding.
To assure safe travel, before packing your equipment in your cardboard shipping boxes, it’s necessary to wrap your electronic equipment in appropriate padding. We recommend either bubble wrap or poly sheeting. Bubble wrap is the lightest padding material, which means it will save you on shipping costs. But for heavy electronic items like desktop computer towers, you may want to go with the extra protection that poly sheeting offers. Foam poly sheeting may be heavier, but the density provides extra defense from scratches and other damage that the package may incur while traveling.
Whichever one of our cardboard shipping boxes you decide on, should first be padded with either the bubble wrap or poly sheeting. Once the bottom and sides of the cardboard shipping boxes boast a few layers, wrap your electronic equipment with your padding material. Apply the bubble wrap or poly sheeting snugly. Then once it’s securely fitted in the carton, apply one last layer of padding to the top of the package. Any loose pieces, like replacement nuts and screws, remote controls, or cords should be sealed in anti-static ploy bags and placed along the side of the cardboard shipping boxes.
When everything is in place, close the cardboard shipping boxes and seal them with packing tape or flatback tape. Then label the carton “Fragile – top load.” Congratulations, your electronic equipment is now set to ship, safely and securely.






