The vape pen appears completely solid from the outside. However, in the inner parts, it is essentially a bundle of light, fragile parts that don't like getting bounced around. Everything from glass to threading, to tiny electrical connections and a battery, are contained in one very thin device. This is not addressed by standard, off-the-shelf packaging. First, let's delve into why it is essential for vape pens to be packaged to fit their delicate components.

So what exactly is in the vape pen?

Protection of something means having to know what you are protecting. A vape pen is not a single, solid object. It consists of multiple exact parts that function together.

The devices have a battery compartment, a threaded connection and a glass container or tank (cartridge). There's a flaw in each of these components. If any one of them is damaged, the entire device is rendered useless.

The sensitive elements are:

• Brittle glass bottles or containers.

• Twisted joints & torn joints.

• Battery contacts that are easily damaged.

From the outside none of these parts can be seen. This is why brands overestimate the protection that they require.

Slim Products Move More

This is a problem that is unique to slim products. A long skinny thing has a lot of space to fit in the box. Most damage occurs on that movement.

Round or cylindrical pens are even worse as they roll! Every bump is an impact if a rolling, sliding product is placed in a loose box. Those impacts accumulate over a long ride.

Slim products are at risk because they:

• Slide along the length of the box.

• Roll if they are cylindrical.

• Accelerate towards a wall.

This fix is simple in theory. Prevent motion, and prevent most of the damage. This is why Custom Vape Pen Boxes are designed around the shape of the product.

The weak point of threads and connections!

Ask anyone who has to do returns and they'll all say "threading" is everywhere. The screw joint between battery and cartridge is accurate and can be easily damaged.

In the event of a drop or crushing at the incorrect angle, thread bends. After bending, the pieces don't fit together again, and the device can't be salvaged. You'll have to look into the box to find it.

The damage to threading is caused by:

• Applying pressure at an angle.

• Effect on the connection point.

• Crushing due to the parcels being stacked.

This is a invisible harm. The box appears to be in pristine condition, the actual product appears to be just fine on examination, and the customer finds out what the true issue is long after the purchase is made.

Glass Cracks Quietly

glass is used in many cartridges as it is considered to be inert and gives a high standard look. The pros and cons of this are clear. Glass cracks.

A hairline crack is very easy to overlook when packing, but it is very hard to not notice when the contents start to leak out. That leak then blemishes the label, the insert and frequently any other material that is placed with it. A small crack equals a big mess.

Glass parts wear out in the following ways:

• An actual contact created by handling.

• Pressure from stacking.

• Distant vibration.

Most brands don't realize how much cushioning matters. To break glass does not have to be dropped, rather repeated small shocks will suffice.

The Damage Value of scratches is not just a function.

Not every damage will prevent a device from functioning. Some damage just renders it unsellable and that is as much a loss to you.

Vape pens are sometimes painted, anodized or polished. The surfaces are easily scratched on bare board or on each other when packaged. If a device is scratched, it will still function entirely correctly, but no one wants to get it.

Cosmetic damage occurs via:

• Abrasion by rough board.

• Other units' contact.

• Walking in a loose box.

This is prevented completely by having a smooth, fitting insert. Protection is as much about the look as it is about the purpose.

The Insert Is the Real Protection

The box provides you with crush protection. All that you need to know is in the insert. Where the product contains delicate interior elements, the insert is really functioning.

A fitted insert that cradles the device throughout its length, prevents it from rolling, dampens impact and secures accessories individually. It also helps to prevent units from touching in a multi-pack, where scratches occur.

A good insert will:

• Grips the device throughout its length.

• Peel off accessories and several units.

• Take up impact of falls and shocks.

You'll end up paying MUCH more for stock that's gone "bad" due to skipping the insert. Really, it's the least logical place to save money.

Create a design around the weak points.

Designing for fragility involves knowing where fragility exists. This is the very essence of protective packaging.

Hold thread connection in place - do not press on it. Do not place the glass section on a hard surface. Never move the device and provide the accessories with an individual compartment. Custom Vape Pen Boxes are best when it comes to these vulnerabilities.

Good protective design is:

• Provides support at the point of connection.

• Pad of glass parts.

• No player is to move anywhere in the box.

This can only be achieved by custom boxes, as they are specifically made for your product.

Final Thoughts

The fragility of vape pens is concealed and must be packed in fragile containers. The exterior is solid. The inside has glass that cracks, thread that bends and contacts that break quickly.

Most people think little of the damage from movement of slim, rolling products inside the box, but it is a lot more than the people think. The solution is a tight fit and the correct insert that secures the device to prevent any movement throughout its length. Provide cushioning for the glass, support at the joint and separate accessory compartments.

Carefully engineered around these weak points, Custom Vape Pen Boxes avoid the type of damage that generic packaging subconsciously allows. If you get the protection right from the beginning, your devices will be delivered to you unscratched, intact and ready to sell, not replace.