How to Properly Package Long Strip Brushes for Safe Transportation

Strip Brush is one of the best-selling types of Industrial Brushes. Most people are familiar with its basic structure — a metal back combined with bristles. However, if you look across the internet, you will find very few discussions about how to properly package this product, especially when it comes to long strip brushes.

In this article, we will share the best packaging method for long strip brushes, ensuring your products arrive safely and without deformation.

1. Packaging for Standard Strip Brushes

For standard lengths such as 900mm or 1 meter, packaging is relatively simple. We usually use cardboard boxes for protection.

Below is a common packaging example for standard strip brushes:

2. Challenges in Packaging Long Strip Brushes

When it comes to long strip brushes (2 meters, 3 meters, or even 6 meters long), things become much more complicated.

Because of their length, even a slight deformation of the outer packaging can cause the metal backing to bend. Moreover, during transportation, vibrations and impacts may easily cause the soft bristles to fold or deform.

Therefore, proper packaging for long strip brushes should focus on two key aspects:

• Increasing the strength of the outer box
• Ensuring the strip brushes remain fixed and stable inside the box

3. Step One: Reinforce the Outer Packaging

The most effective solution is to use a reinforced wooden crate.

Here’s how to build one:

• Use thick plywood to increase overall strength.
• Add bottom feet of at least 10 cm height to make it easy for forklifts to handle.
• Secure all joints with strong nails or screws, and wrap the entire crate with plastic or metal straps to prevent breakage during transportation.

You might wonder why not use reinforced cardboard boxes instead. The reason is simple — strip brushes are custom products. Each batch may vary in size, making it difficult to use standard-sized cartons. Moreover, heavy-duty cartons usually have a high minimum order quantity (MOQ), often in the hundreds, which is not practical. Wooden crates, on the other hand, have no MOQ and can be made to fit any dimension.

4. Step Two: Prevent Movement Inside the Box

Now let’s look at how to keep the strip brushes stable inside the wooden crate.

Even the strongest box cannot prevent damage if the brushes move around during sea or land transport.

Here is the step-by-step method we use:

1. Alternate the brush placement:
   Place the first strip brush with the bristles facing outward, the second with the metal back facing outward, and continue alternating. This pattern reduces empty space and balances the load.
   (Usually, 5–12 brushes per layer depending on brush size.)
2. Put them into a Poly Bag:
   After arranging them, put the whole set into a polyethylene bag to protect against dust and moisture.
3. Fix the positions with masking tape:
   Use masking tape at both ends and in the middle of the poly bag to minimize movement.
4. Load into the wooden crate:
   Carefully place the packed brushes into the crate, ensuring no room for sliding.

Following these steps will effectively prevent any internal movement or friction during long-distance shipping.

5. Benefits of This Packaging Method

This packaging method not only ensures safety and product integrity but also offers practical advantages for buyers. Most long strip brush buyers are local wholesalers who later cut the brushes into standard lengths for their customers. Our packaging design makes it easy to store on shelves and convenient to handle when cutting or redistributing.

If you would like to learn more about strip brush packaging or need custom packaging solutions for your products, feel free to contact Ba Jie Brush — your reliable industrial brush manufacturer and packaging expert.