US-based protective packaging materials provider Pregis has introduced a new paper void fill system for use in high-volume operations.
Image: Pregis’ paper void fill system. Photo: courtesy of Pregis LLC.
The system, called ‘Easypack Quantum XTW’, is designed to offer high productivity, ease-of-use, safety, superior ergonomics, paper-loading ease and flexible design to enable customized work cell options.
Pregis chief innovation officer Tom Wetsch said: “With the continued growth of e-commerce fulfillment, we wanted to design a system that met the requirements for demanding operations.
“We also wanted it to be easy-to-use, ergonomic and safe to operate, as well as offer a high degree of flexibility to meet specific packaging operation objectives. The Easypack Quantum XTW does exactly that.”
The system uses 29.5-inch bundles of fan-folded, 100% recycled kraft paper to produce compressed paper for void fill.
The bundles are covered by patent-pending paper bands to enable easy opening and facilitate “daisy chaining” from one to another in a short amount of time.
Pregis said that the system involves a minimal secondary packaging use, thus making the firm to meet its sustainability targets.
The fan-folded feature of the Easypack Quantum XTW is intended to help achieve faster dispensing, which helps in creating more void fill for demanding operations.
Unlike traditional 12-inch to 14-inch kraft rolls, which are 900ft to 1200ft, the new machine’s single fan-folded bundle is 1,690ft and requires less changeovers.
The unit can contain an optimal magazine holding up to six bundles of 29.5-inch wide fan-folded paper, creating 500 cubic foot of void fill packaging, the firm noted.
Pregis said in statement “To help support ergonomic objectives, the unit also includes the Quantum line’s patented floating, telescoping head that brings the paper to the operator.
“It can be height adjusted to accommodate operator preferences and customized for work station configurations, increasing productivity and comfort.”