Big Gun Exhaust is located in Corona CA and legendary for their economical, high quality exhaust systems for dirt and street bikes, ATVs and UTVs. They offer both EVO and ECO Series Exhaust systems for more major UTVs than any other exhaust manufacturer. Most major exhaust manufacturers build systems for the RZR, Commander, and Rhino, but if you are the proud owner of a more obscure UTV like a Gator or Redline, it can be a little tricky finding a suitable system.

Big Gun makes both slip on and full exhaust systems and is one of the few manufacturers to offer refurbishing services. For $60-100 you can have your old system polished and minor parts replaced for a truly “like new” look. Most companies like to sell you another product once your original wears out or fails completely. Big Gun believes their systems should last you as long as your vehicle does.

Big Gun also makes a patented “Rev Box” for Arctic Cat, Polaris and Kawasaki UTV models. These handy, easy to install boxes increase your rev limit by approximately 1000 RPM depending on your machine model. The vehicle’s timing curve is re-programmed for increased power and torque with just a simple plug-in installation.

The TFI Box is the second electronic product for most major UTVs offered by Big Gun. It essentially acts like a carburetor despite the use of fuel injection by your vehicle’s engine. It essentially uses load-based technology to monitor the demand on your motor and provide a fuel solution to reach optimum performance. It plugs into your factory wiring harness, so no re-wiring or additional modifications are required!

Big Gun also offers a complete line of Sparkys, cores, packing, inserts, end caps and springs to help customize your exhaust systems look and tone. The short insert, nicknamed the “Vortex” is a 2″ spark arrestor that will reduce the noise level of your Big Gun Exhaust by 4-5 decibels. The Vortex 2 is a full 5″ long that will reduce your exhaust tone to 96-98 decibels. It is the quietest insert available but it is not recommended for the Teryx 750, Rhino 660 or other high compression engines.

Packing is another way to reuce sound levels without significantly hampering performance. The Re-packing kit is available in 15″ and 17″ loose fill, high temp type material. If you want to pack it and forget it, consider the Dura-pack packing kit. It is guaranteed to last you 50 hours and while it reduces heat, it still allows a full, throaty exhaust tone.

Ordinary plastic storage boxes just don’t cut it in an industrial workplace. The thinner plastic will not usually stand up to heavy tools and corrosive liquids. There are a few different options available for use.

Hanging Storage Boxes

These bins are the cheapest form of heavy duty box and can be used in a variety of fashions. Louvered panels, rails and custom shelving are the most common ways of hanging plastic storage bins. They can also be stacked if they are of the same size which makes them extremely versatile. If you are planning on storing sensitive electronic equipment in these, consider buying conductive storage bins.

Stackable Plastic Storage Boxes

These are stronger than their cheaper counterparts but cannot be hung. You can buy large hopper bins that have a cut out in the side enabling you to take items out while the boxes are stacked on top of each other. Cross stack tubs are rectangular tubs that can alternate 90 degrees each stack. This way each tub can be access while stacked on top of each other. Hanging and stackable storage boxes are both ideal for production, assembly and order picking.

Clear Plastic Storage Boxes

If you would like to maintain the ease of having a clear box, small compartment boxes can be bought. These are usually used for storing small items like washers, small screws, o-rings and electrical fittings. Larger models can be purchased which contain small clear boxes that ‘tip out’ rather than pulling out like a shelf.

Hinged Plastic Storage Boxes

This type of heavy duty box is made from thick plastic with a thick plastic lid. They are great for long term storage and also for transporting parts. Of course another type of hinged storage box is a tool box. Buying a model with a lift out shelf means you can store more tools in an organised manner.

Plastic Storage Cabinets

On top of the clear plastic storage boxes you can also buy larger cabinets that interlock together. This way you can adjust the size of the cabinet buy adding an additional module.

Another bonus to plastic type storage is that it’s environmentally friendly; most of the plastic used to manufacture these products comes from recycled sources.

Hi,

I’d like to tell you a little bit about the latest Sky HD box. But before I do let me give you a little bit of history regarding Sky or rather BskyB set top boxes. Over the years there has been a number of manufacturers of Standard Sky boxes, Sky+ boxes and now Sky+HD boxes down the years – some better than others.

Pace, Samsung, Sony, Panasonic, Amstrad/Sky, Thomson and Grundig. There are no other manufacturers of Sky boxes. All have had their fair share of faults and problems down the years and again some more than others.

In 2007 Lord Sugar, sold Amstrad to BskyB – Sky for £125m. This was the turning point for Sky box manufacturing as from then on there was no third party manufacturing. Sky had complete control of the boxes and what went into them where they were manufactured and complete control of their software too. Because they had a decade of fault data from previous boxes to go on they were determined not to make the mistakes that had gone before in previous models. Together with that and the advancement in chip design they produced the Amstrad DRX 890 Sky+HD box. Its smaller by design and runs much cooler.

Everything about this box is well made and built to last. The capacitors which is the component that mostly gave trouble in the past are made by Rubycon. This is one of the world leaders in capacitor manufacturing – nothing cheap about Rubycon and will last for years.

The main micro processor is made by Broadcom – American I think and are world leaders in this field.

The Hard Drive is Seagate again only the best. So to conclude from somebody who has had more than their fair share of having to fix sky boxes. The Amstrad DRX 890 and Amstrad DRX 595 and Amstrad DRX 895 are very reliable and extremely well built set top boxes. I highly recommend these units and they are very future proof as they can be linked to your broadband and avail of all the online services available e. g BBC iplayer, Itv player and 4OD etc and Now TV. Some time back Sky removed the Amstrad logo and now boxes say manufactured by Sky. This you will find indented into the plastic casing on the top of the box at the back. To my knowledge the insides are still the same apart from some minute changes to the motherboards. Amstrad DRX 890 boxes I can highly recommend if your thinking of buying a Sky HD box.

Drop safes have been the primary choice for retail business for many years now and with good reason: they allow you to keep your cash safe, until you are able to move them to a more secure location. Businesses where large amounts of cash are handled daily, are prone to internal theft and robbery, which is why any manager or business owner should take into consideration the possibility of purchasing a drop safe. This way they will not have to leave their cash register full and wait for something bad to happen at any given moment. There are various types of drop boxes that people can choose from. Depending on your needs, you can choose from various sizes or closing systems. The most important thing is to make sure the one you choose is equipped with all the safety measures available on the market these days. This way, you will be able discourage any possible theft.

Those who want to buy safes should look for products that are equipped with anti-fishing devices as well as the ones who are drill protected. If you want to hang your drop box on a wall, make sure you choose one that is already drilled for this purpose and will not require altering it in any way and you should have no problems in fixing it safely wherever you decide. Retail companies have always benefitted from a locked drop box, because it enables them to keep their cash secure on a daily basis. Of course, not just retail companies can benefit from such an item. These locked boxes are perfect for companies that have internal mail. What better way to keep important documents out of reach until someone authorized can come and claim them?

Even though any system has its week spots, as long as you use it properly and take a few precautions, you should be able to obtain great results. Depending on where you are planning to place, the type of lock used is very important as well. A professional company will allow you to choose the type of look you want to be installed on your drop safes. You can choose the traditional cam-lock or go for the combination or electronic lock. While the digital lock is considered the best, you may not always need to make that investment. So put into balance all your needs and choose a product that meets all your requirements. There are plenty of options that you can add to your depository, including reinforced steel doors, various anchors or locks, so rest assured you will find anything you might need to keep your business secure.

All in all, drop safes are an excellent security accessory any company should have, especially those where large amounts of cash are being handled on a daily basis. Such a safety measure will allow you to avoid any potential problem and keep your business out of trouble. There are many examples of business where money gets lost or the employee theft rate is very high, so you should invest in a locked drop box, if you want to avoid dealing with this type of problems.

Pssst…! Wanna know a secret?

How about the secrets of winning at electronic craps slot machines?

There are a lot of new slot machines in casinos, and a few might resemble a craps layout. These are especially popular in places where real craps is illegal – like in some Indian casinos. Technically these games are just slot machines, the casinos say, and not illegal dice games.

Wanna know how craps pros increase their winnings at electronic craps?

Let’s find out!

The first thing you should do is look at the playing area. You will probably see no hard ways, no don’t come, and no don’t pass. You also need to read the instructions on the side of the machine, as there are two basic machine types.

The first type is like a normal craps game – You win on the 7/11 comeout and lose if a 2, 3 or 12 is rolled.

The second basic type is a “crapless” machine – You win only on the seven comeout, there are no craps numbers, and any other number (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10 ,11, or 12) becomes the point. This crapless game is very bad for the player as the casino edge is higher than the regular game. If you have a choice, play the regular game rather than the crapless one.

In either case, find the chart depicting the payoffs for all the numbers. You may be surprised to find totally different odds than you are used to. In addition, the machine only pays off even dollars. Let’s look at an example.

Let’s say you normally bet $6 on both the six and eight, and for this bet you get 7:6 odds, or $7 when you win. But now you look at the chart and it says that 6 & 8 place bets pay 2.15 for 1. Wow, you think, this pays more than a regular bet! But 2.15 for 1 means 1.15 to 1, so if you bet $1 you only get $1.15. Plus, you usually get paid in even dollars and if the payoff is $1.50, you only get $1.

So, if you bet $6 you will get $7 (1.15 x $6 = $6.90), but if you bet $3 you win $3 (rounded down from $3.45). This 1.15 to 1 casino odds turns out to be a 2.3% casino advantage, compared to 1.5% in “normal” craps. Make sure that you always bet the right amount so the machine “rounds up” your win instead of rounding it down.

One advantage to playing electronic craps lies in the minimum bet – it’s usually only 25 cents. And most machines have a 25 cent minimum and a $25 maximum bet so you can test your craps systems very inexpensively!

For example, let’s look at a simple double as you lose Martingale type system. In a normal seven level $5 minimum game ($5, $10, $20, $40, $80, $160, $320) you can lose up to $635.00 . But now you can test at the same seven levels (.25, .50, $1, $2, $4, $8, $16) and lose only a maximum of $31.75 . This is a perfect way to test a new or developing system!

The other advantage to electronic craps is that the machines usually have a place to swipe your comp card. Your comps here, however, are counted as slot machine credit, not for table games. You can also use slot coupons and special slot promotions to play electronic craps.

So, the next time you see a craps slot machine, give it a try – it’s certainly worth a quarter!

Pssst…! Now you know the secrets of electronic craps!

(c) 2006 by Larry Edell

Implementing an EMR system within your practice is not as easy as taking the software right out of the box and installing it. In fact, that is about as far from the truth as to how the process really works.

Implementing electronic medical records is a daunting task for most practices and the federal government estimates that the EMR failure rate tops out at 30 percent.

For clarification’s sake, some of the failures are due to software and hardware issues but most of the time; the problems are due to human error – poor planning, lack of communication, and poor training.

The biggest challenge with EMR implementation is managing the people involved, not the actual software or hardware that is being installed. When you implement an EMR system in a practice, you are basically asking the staff to learn new skills and change their daily work habits. Change within a medical practice can be a challenging thing to take on.

The first step in the implementation process is to establish a project team. Who all is on your team will obviously depend on the size of your practice. If you are a soloist, you are technically the project manager although you may delegate some responsibilities to others.

A project manager will also be necessary to coordinate the rollout with your EMR vendor. Typically in a small office the office manager will play this role. Larger practices with several physicians may need to hire a full-time project manager on a temporary basis or consider utilizing a consultant.

If you are a small office, it’s critical that you include everyone on the implementation team. If you don’t include everyone on the team and exclude certain folks from giving their input, don’t expect them to buy into using the EMR system. In a larger practice, you’ll want to get everyone’s opinion but you’ll obviously have to limit your implementation team’s size to maintain efficiency. It’s critical that you recruit members to the team from each department within your practice – front desk, clinical, medical records, billing, and administrative. It’s critical that you choose individuals from each department that are enthusiastic about the project and open minded to change and recommendations.

When it comes to the time frame associated with rolling out an EMR system, there are typically two approaches that are taken. The first is based on the “big bang” theory, meaning on a single day you switch over to the new system and immediately go live with it. The second approach is incremental and consists of implementing various features of the EMR system over a period of six months to a year.

The big bang approach allows you to implement your EMR system immediately and therefore achieve a quicker return on your investment. The down side to this approach is that it can create total chaos and lead to such frustration that end users abandon the EMR system.

Incremental implementation is generally easier for end users to accept and adapt too. If the EMR system has a billing and scheduling module, implement that first to make sure your practice will get paid. Then consider implementing e-prescribing and intra-office messaging. The idea is to implement the features first that are going to give your practice the biggest gains in efficiency. As end users begin to see the efficiencies gained, the system will widely become more accepted.

The last phase should be charting patient encounters with the templates that come with the program as many doctors find this part of the process the most frustrating. If you customize your templates, the key is to keep them as simple as possible so that all parties that will be using them will be happy with the system.

The next critical step in the implementation process is to make sure that everyone receives proper training and is comfortable using the system. Someone who doesn’t know how to navigate their way through a program with confidence will likely abandon the system.

You have to keep in mind that you will be working with people that have different levels of technological skills. This means you are going to have to assess the basic computer skills of everyone in your practice. The key is to gear EMR lessons to the lowest common denominator so that no one gets left behind. If you don’t bring everyone up to speed and get them on the same page, some folks may get left behind and be unsatisfied with using the system.

Once training is complete and your staff feels competent about using the system, it’s time to migrate to using it on the job. If you decide to take the incremental approach, every newly introduced functionality will have a “go live” day. The key is to give each function a trial run ahead of time before taking it live to ensure that the software and hardware are working.

The biggest challenge of going live will be when your practice switches from using paper charts entirely to using the EMR for charting patient encounters. The key is to plan ahead and go live during a slower time of the year.

During the first week of going live it’s a good idea for your staff to meet frequently to discuss your progress, identify problems and address any additional training needs.

The biggest key to success when implementing an EMR system is to make sure your team is dedicated to achieving success and that everyone is motivated towards achieving the same goal. Make sure and set realistic expectations and reward staff for meeting these goals.

Make sure and listen to all concerns and complaints during the process and address these issues as they come up. People want to give their input and feel like a part of the team even if they don’t expect everything to go their way. Listening becomes an important skill when working with doctors who are learning the ropes of a new EMR system.

Unaccepted adoption of an EMR system among doctors in a group can be a total failure, because they end up with two parallel record systems – one on paper, one electronic – along with two different workflows. If this occurs, you can forget about achieving that desired return on your investment. The goal is to have a doctor that truly believes in the EMR implementation and have him or her work with others that are skeptic in order to get them on board with using the system.

The most important part of the implementation is one hundred percent commitment through out the entire process. There will be times when the work is hard and frustrating but in the end, once the EMR has successfully been implemented and accepted, the benefits received will far out weigh the challenges that your practice had to over come to get there.

Electric wheelchair traveling can be a hassle for the users but if they are well prepared, there is no place on earth that is out of bounds for wheelchair users.For most wheelchair users when traveling, accessibility is always an issue, be it boarding the plane or cruise to moving along the narrow aisle on board them. This article discusses about traveling on different modes of transport for wheelchair users going overseas and the things to look out for when traveling.

Electric wheelchair users have to make sure his wheelchair or handicap scooter is in good condition before leaving home. It is advisable to send your wheelchair for servicing especially before a long haul trip. Remind the service man to tighten any loose bolts and screws and also add lubricant to the axles of the wheels. You would want your wheelchair to be in tip top condition when traveling to prevent any problems that will wreck the enjoyment of the holiday. Time can be better sightseeing than finding a repair shop and waiting for repair.Write your name,contact number, return address and destination on tags that can be attached to your electric wheelchair and any removable parts. Some of the parts are expensive and difficult to replace so it is recommended that you take care of them too. Electric wheelchairs with pneumatic tires run a risk of having flat tires. It is therefore handy to bring along a repair kit that contains parts necessary to switch a flat tire. The repair kit can be a small palm sized box but enough to store the crucial parts that are small.

When traveling by cruise, boarding and disembarkation is the more troublesome parts of the journey. Basically, there are 3 ways a wheelchair user can disembark from the cruise ship: The first way applies to users who are able to walk down the gangway and the wheelchair will be handled separately by the ship assistants. For those who have problems walking, I suggest you stay on the wheelchair and allow the strong sailors to carry the wheelchair plus yourself down the gangway. The last method is by using what we call “creepy crawler”. It is a mechanical system which the electric wheelchair mounts onto, converting it to a “walking” system. Electric wheelchair and scooter users have to take note that they are unable to employ the last two methods of disembarkation as the weight of the electric wheelchair is simply too heavy to be carried and also risk damaging the electronic components with too much vibrations. Ship assistants will advise you to transfer to a manual wheelchair and transferred off the ship separately. You can return to your electric wheelchair or scooter at the pier.

The most common form of transport is by air and the different airlines actually perform differently when wheelchair travelers are concerned. It takes extra efforts to provide satisfied service for wheelchair travelers and proper training should be rendered to the airline staffs. Back to the wheelchair users, call to confirm your flight details as they are subjected to change. Electric wheelchair users will spend a lot more time transferring between airport terminals if they arrive at the wrong one. You need to also inform in advance the airline that you will be traveling in a electric wheelchair, manual wheelchair or handicap scooter. Ask for additional assistance when you reach the airline counter.Electric wheelchair users have to request for “gate check” as it allows you to move directly onto the plane. The airline staff will assist you in placing the wheelchair at a corner after you transfer to the seat, usually by the aisle. You are reminded to remove the leg and seat cushions and carry along by your side as these loose components may go missing while in storage. If the wheelchair can be folded, use duct tapes to tie the wheelchair together, keeping it as compact as possible. This will prevent damage from rough airport handlers.

Other steps to take while traveling by used electric wheelchairs and scooters include the type of batteries to use. The best form of batteries to use for traveling are the gel cell and dry cell batteries. Refrain from using wet cell batteries as there is a possibility of leakage and airlines usually ban them from being taken on board.If your electric wheelchairs were to be stored in the goods compartment of the airplane, you must take precautions to prevent unwarranted use of your electric wheelchairs by the handlers. Set the electric wheelchair transmission to neutral gear such that it can be manually pushed to its storage location. Remove the battery connections between both chair and battery and use a duct tape on both ends. Never leave a open wire dangling. Keep the power cord by your side at all times. You also have to remove the joystick and keep beside you or if it is fixed to the electric wheelchair, loosen the joystick and point it downwards. This is to prevent damage to the joystick due to other weights being piled on top of it.

For electric wheelchair travelers who often have to move along the aisle of the transport vehicle i.e. plane or cruise, the electric wheelchairs have to be left behind as they are too wide for the narrow aisle. In these situations, the transport operators have to provide aisle chairs which are skinny enough to move down the aisle and bring the wheelchair user to his or her seat. In recent years, airlines have made provisions such as knock down arm rests among its seats on board flights. This helps to cater to the increasing number of savvy wheelchair travelers worldwide and airlines have also gained in their image as all encompassing enterprises with no discrimination.

As a last piece of advice for wheelchair travelers, do not assume the care of your electric wheelchairs to be the prerogative of the transport operators. You, as the owner, should take every steps to prepare for wheelchair travel and cooperate with the standard operating procedures of the operators as far as possible. Being considerate is the key here, it will also be the deciding factor whether the you will enjoy your holiday or completely spoil it. Pack up and enjoy electric wheelchair users out there!

Cool boxes are certainly a convenient commodity to have when the weather is hot. Whether your ice chest is for keeping drinks cool or for ensuring foods such as meat and dairy products remain safe to eat, or even to prevent humidity building up within the delicate workings of expensive electronic gadgets, in the long run you are going to save money by using an ice box. Taking food and drink with you when you go out enables you to go further afield where fewer fast food chains flip burgers – in fact, you can take your own burgers in your cool box and flip your own for lunch.

A visit to the website of one Australian supplier has revealed the results of the tests they carried out under controlled conditions, showing that the ice boxes they tested would keep commercial party ice in a frozen condition from between 7 to 10 days in the four boxes they tested. Although this test wasn’t specifically designed to show whether fiberglass was more efficient than polyethylene or vice versa, one of the boxes tested was the 80 liter fiberglass box which was found to keep ice frozen until the end of the 10th day. The other ice boxes included in this test were plastic boxes around the same size.

Whether there is a large difference between fiberglass and polyethylene is debatable as the other cooler that kept ice frozen until the end of the 10th day was an 85 litre plastic polyethylene box. Meanwhile, the rest of the boxes kept the ice frozen until the end of the 7th day. This suggests that the efficiency might have more to do with the insulation than with the materials the box is manufactured from. There are certainly downsides to fiberglass ice chests, although benefits present themselves as well.

The most profound problem with fiberglass ice boxes is that they damage more easily than their polyethylene counterparts. Fiberglass is more brittle, making it more prone to crack, which may let water enter the insulation cavity. This will result in the box losing some of its insulating qualities. Another problem relating to reduced insulation is the lid which is often not constructed along the extra thick lines found in polyethylene lids. Having said that, however, fiberglass ice boxes are easier to clean and they look attractive. Many people would purchase a fiberglass cooler box for its appearance, as the gloss finish presents a smooth and aesthetic appeal which is often lacking in the polyethylene ice boxes.

Once you start looking for an ice box you will notice that, whether you look at modern polyethylene ice boxes or fiberglass ones, they are both attractively made. There is often a larger range of polyethylene boxes to choose from, with the fiberglass boxes usually available in a smaller range. Common sizes for fiberglass ice boxes are, 50 liters, 80 liters, and 110 liters. They are also available in a rectangular shape that is long enough to accommodate the length of those extra-long fish.

Modern boxes will usually keep ice frozen for up to 9 days. This is because insulation is paramount, with attention and detail given to the lid seal as well as to the quality of the latches, each of which are usually corrosion-proof and can be easily replaced. Another benefit found on many fiberglass ice boxes is the non-skid thermoplastic elastomer feet that have been designed to prevent the cool box from moving around. These elastomer feet have been designed so that they don’t mark the surface they are standing on. This is just another example of the modern cooler box manufacturer’s attention to detail.

When it comes to learning musical instrument, most musicians will admit that the metronome is an invaluable tool for developing consistency and steady progress. Most people remember the “Old Style” metronome as a wooden box in the shape of a pyramid, with a metal rod that swings back and forth to a stead beat.These metronomes rely on a tension spring for power and must be wound occasionally. Metronomes have come a long way over the years, and although you can still buy a metronome like your grandfather used, technology has found it’s way into these simple devices and many companies have developed electronic metronomes with quartz timing mechanisms that run on batteries. This article will explore these two types of metronomes and how they work.

Wind-up Pendulum Models

Many small, local stores will have a limited inventory these items as they generally cost more, and on the whole, are less portable. They have to be wound regularly, and the mechanism can slow down slightly as it reaches the end of it’s tension. It can even tend to run a bit fast when initially wound to it’s tightest degree. Although the click sound that is produced by these models are usually clear and somewhat loud, the volume or quality cannot be adjusted. The tempo is set by sliding a small metal plate up and down a rod that swings back and forth in an upside down pendulum action. The metal plate clips into a small notch at it reaches the desires tempo. This can be inaccurate at times, and at the fastest tempos, the notches are so close together that it tends to be imprecise and difficult to set. However, it is hard to beat the aesthetic charm of a well made wooden pendulum metronome. Some are made of fine wood material and finished the same as a fine piece of furniture would be. They generally have a large base and sit firmly on most surfaces like a table or the top of a piano.

Electronic Quartz Metronomes

Electronic quartz metronomes have timing mechanisms that are similar to the ones used in wrist watches.They are usually very precise and consistent over a period of time. In addition, they will run for long periods of time on a single battery; certainly as long as one would need for practicing purposes. Electronic metronomes range from simple time keepers, to more advanced models with tuning pitches, variable volume settings for the click, and a light that blinks to the beat along with the click. With the blinking light models the sound can be turned off so that only the light is used. Clicks can differ in volume, and/or quality to indicate the down beats from other beats; especially helpful when playing with complex time signatures. Most have a dial that turns, with a line on the dial, and the number of beats per minute labeled on the body of the unit. Some will also have the capability to plug in a set of headphones so that one can play using the metronome beat, and not have it heard out loud. This is especially helpful when playing along with others, or when recording yourself. Usually smaller than the wind-up models, they are lighter and more portable

For most people, it is my suggestion that you purchase an electronic metronome. The versatility that they offer will tend to give you more for your money than the wind-up style. The multitude of features that they offer can be very helpful. They are generally more portable and easier to read and adjust. If you are looking for the characteristics just mentioned, then the electronic metronome is the one for you. If you don’t plan on moving the metronome often, appreciate the aesthetic appearance of the wooden cabinet construction, and are not overly concerned about price, then the wind-up pendulum model may be a better fit for you. Try to compare the two in a store where you can see and handle the two types.

Product packaging and shipping is mostly carried by wholesale suppliers or manufacturers. When you are working as a middleman, sometime you might be required to package a product for shipping, for example when you are buying products from a wholesaler or dropshipper and selling them at your own website. Packaging can be difficult if you have no experience, especially packaging the breakable or electronic item. It should be done with great care because if the product gets damaged on its way to the customers, it’s you who’ll have to suffer the loss in most cases. Apart from the financial loss, it will cause annoyance for both you and your customer. Therefore you should make sure that the product reaches your customers without a scratch in one attempt.

Your first job is to choose the cushioning material for packaging especially if the product is easily breakable. There are various packaging materials available in the market to be used as a cushion by wholesale suppliers in packaging. Try using a proper cushioning material if the item is expensive, do not rely on paper because it might prevent the product from moving around, but it doesn’t provide enough protection. For this purpose, you should consider bubble wraps, which is inexpensive and very effective. Use more than one layer to be on the safer side and make sure that you are using cushion material not only on sides but on bottom and top as well. Remember that you must use some protective materials around the product even if the product hasn’t had the space to move in the carton. Use good quality boxes for packaging. The original box that comes with the product is usually not sufficient for packaging. In most cases, you will need to use two boxes with a layer of peanuts between the two (remember we are talking about “packaging peanuts” used by suppliers and not the dry fruit).

Before packaging an electronic product, make sure that it is properly switched off. Always enfold the wires according to their natural folds. Properly seal the box with good quality packaging tape, reason for emphasizing on packaging tape is to warn against using low quality tape that will begin to lose grip after some time. Mark the box as “breakable” or “fragile” according to the nature of packaged items. In addition to these guidelines, you can seek advice from wholesale suppliers or manufacturer for further instructions regarding packaging. Additionally, many shipping companies also provide packaging guidelines for suppliers.