Opus Machine and Biodegradable Air Cushions by Green Light Products
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Opus is the only system designed to operate exclusively with biodegradable and recycled films. Whether your application is impact protection, void fill, wrapping or surface protection or you are looking for a more flexible alternative to small bubble film, they will have a suitable film configuration for you.
The Opus Bio biodegradable air cushions can be reused, recycled in the appropriate waste stream, or recycled through composting. The recycled film uses post consumer waste plastic to minimize the amount of unsustainable virgin plastic being used and going to landfill. With market leading performance and a clear environmental benefit, they are helping companies to meet their packaging waste targets and reduce plastic pollution.
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Opus Bio 200mm x 100mm/ 8″ x 4″
Opus Bio 200 x 100 is their smallest void fill application and is completely biodegradable. Their most popular size can be used as a durable block and brace product with extremely competitive yield characteristics and is the perfect solution for small to medium low impact void fill applications. This product is also very suitable for small top fill applications.
Opus Bio 200mm x 200mm/ 8″x 8″
Opus Bio 20o x 200 is completely biodegradable and is an ideal solution for companies who are packaging a wide range of goods and products. Opus Bio 200 x 200 offers unsurpassed, market leading yield characteristics which, in turn make this cushion exceptional value for money. An extremely versatile cushion that can be used across a wide range of low impact applications as the standard product or high impact applications with the Opus Bio Super Strength.
Opus Bio 200mm x 250mm/ 8″ x 10″
Opus Bio 200 x 250 is completely biodegradable and is great for mid sized application . Opus Bio 200 x 250 offers an excellent low cost void fill solution for blocking and bracing your goods ensuring that they arrive at their destination in perfect condition. This cushion is a perfect size for void filling when you have a selection of products being packaged together. This cushion provides exceptional value and can be used in its standard strength or high impact applications with the Super Strength.
Opus Bio 400mm x 50mm/ 16″ x 2″
Opus Bio 400 x 50 is completely biodegradable and is their smallest “biotube” offering. Biotube is an extremely versatile film type that can be used for wrapping goods or lining boxes where good allround protection is needed. Providing 360 degree cushioning protection whilst, at the same time delivering a high quality void fill solution in low impact situations.
Opus Bio 400mm x 65mm/ 16″ x 2.5″
Opus Bio 400 x 65 is completely biodegradable and is one of their smaller “biotubes”. The 400 x 65 Biotube provides a little more cushioning than their smallest biotube. A versatile film that can be used for wrapping or lining boxes providing good allround protection on every side of the item being packed. Whilst at the same time delivering a high quality void fill solution in low impact situations with the standard film and high impact situations with the super strength film.
Opus Bio 400mm x 100mm/ 16″ x 4″
Opus Bio 400 x 100 is completely biodegradable and is another flexible “biotube” offering. Opus Bio 400 x 100 Biotube has great yield characteristics and bridges the gap between the 65 and 120 biotube. This product offers volume for void fill and is also an excellent top fill solution. As with the rest of the Opus Bio range, it is available in Standard and Super Strength configurations so may be used in both high and low impact situations.
Opus Bio 400mm x 120mm/ 16″ x 4.75″
Opus Bio 400 x 120 is completely biodegradable and is their most versatile “biotube” offering. Opus Bio 400 x 120 Biotube provides outstanding yield characteristics and bridges the gap between the 50 and 160 biotube offerings. Opus Bio 400 x 120 is an extremely flexible product that offers volume for void fill, can be used for large scale lining as well as a great top fill option. As with the rest of the Opus Bio range, it is available in Standard and Super Strength configurations so may be used in both high and low impact situations.
Opus Bio 400mm x 160mm/ 16″ x 6.3″
Opus Bio 400 x 160 is completely biodegradable and is their largest “biotube” offering. The 400 x 160 Biotube provides a large long cushion with outstanding yield characteristics and is an ideal product choice for large void fill and top fill applications. As with the rest of the Opus Bio range, it is available in Standard and Super Strength configurations so may be used in both high and low impact situations.
Technical Specification
- Speed: Variable speed up to 86 cushions per minute (200mm x 200mm)
- Throughput: 11 cubic metres/hour
- Electricity: 110/240v single phase
- Dimensions: 30cm x 35cm x 27cm
- Weight: 8.5 kg
Opus Bio and Opus R are available in the following film configurations:
| Film Size | Standard (20micron/0.8mm) | Super Strength (30 micron/1.2mm) | |
| 200mm x 100mm/ 8″ x 4″ | 500m/ 1640ft | 325m/ 1066 ft | |
| 200mm x 200mm/ 8″ x 8″ | 500m/ 1640ft | 325m/ 1066 ft | |
| 200mm x 250mm/ 8″ x 10″ | 500m/ 1640ft | 325m/ 1066 ft | |
| 400mm x 50mm/ 16″ x 2″ | 325m/ 1066 ft | 220m/ 720 ft | |
| 400mm x 65mm/ 16″ x 2.5″ | 325m/ 1066 ft | 220m/ 720 ft | |
| 400mm x 100mm/ 16″ x 4″ | 325m/ 1066 ft | 220m/ 720 ft | |
| 400mm x 120mm/ 16″ x 4.75″ | 325m/ 1066 ft | 220m/ 720 ft | |
| 400mm x 160mm/ 16″ x 6.3″ | 325m/ 1066 ft | 220m/ 720 ft |
Opus Pro-Tech is available in the following film configurations:
| Product | Film Size | Super Strength(30 micron/1.2mm) |
| Double Tube | 400mm x 140mm/ 16″ x 5.5″ | 200m/ 656 ft |
| Double Tube XL | 400mm x 140mm/ 16″ x 5.5″ | 200m/ 656 ft |
Note: Super strength thickness for the Quilt is 25 micron/ 1mm
| Quilt | 400mm x 260mm/ 16″ x 10″ | 260m/ 853 ft |
Opus Biodegradable Air Cushion FAQs
Does Opus Bio film perform as well as traditional plastics?
Yes. The puncture resistance, tensile strength and air permeability of Opus Bio film is virtually identical to non-degradable plastics.Opus Bio Film is biodegradable.
What difference does that make?
Opus Bio film reduces plastic pollution and the volume of plastic going to landfill. When disposed of, Opus Bio film will biodegrade within 12 to 24 months leaving no toxic residues. Conventional plastics will remain in the environment for decades, often as litter or filling up ever decreasing landfill reserves.
How does the film biodegrade?
The film uses special additives that start to degrade the material without impacting the integrity of the film. Once disposed of, the film will undergo oxidative degradation. The molecular structure of the film is altered enabling the material to totally degrade in the presence of moisture, micro-organisms and oxygen.
So, how can my customers dispose of the air cushions?
Opus Bio air cushions can be recycled in the existing plastic waste stream. The cushions can also be recycled in home or commercial composting facilities, although they do not claim compostability for the material under EN13432
Can I have my company logo printed on the cushions?
Yes. Show your customers that you care about the environment. 82% of UK consumers prefer to purchase goods and services from companies that are socially and environmentally responsible. Social Market Foundation
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