PRO PAK’R – The Easy to Use Air Cushion Machine with Smart Technology

FP International introduces the PRO PAK’R air cushion system. A reliable air cushion machine that stands out from the crowd.

Protective packaging manufacturer, FP International, focuses on offering their customers new and efficient solutions. Within their air cushion systems and films product line, they now introduce the PRO PAK’R: the air cushion system.

At first the machine was released on the German market in March 2014, and from there on in other EU-countries. In November, during the trade show EMBALLAGE in Paris Nord Villepinte, FP International presented the PRO PAK’R to the public. “This machine features the latest technology, only offered by FP International. The PRO PAK’R is fast, smart, easy to operate, and takes up little space,” says Pierre Vu, PRO PAK’R project manager. “Another major advantage: the PRO PAK’R operates with various films.”

Easy and fast

The machine of only 16 kilograms produces no less than 21 meters of cushion per minute. All existing machines on the field will be replaced by PRO PAK’Rs in the coming years, at no cost for their customers. This is the first time ever that o the protective packaging market that the whole installed base will be upgraded with the latest technology.”

Smart technology

Due to RFID, used by the PRO PAK’R to recognise the variety of films, users only have to set up the machine once. The air cushion system stores all historical data on a USB stick for future reference. Pierre Vu: “This unique feature utilizes various benefits: an improved reliability as servicing the machine is made easier, more efficient and optimized machine  as history data can tell how the machine has been operated.” The machine can be expanded with different accessories, ranging from a foot pedal and remote control, to a system stand and an overhead dispenser. As an additional service, FP International has developed state-of-the-art computer graphic videos, with clear step by step explanations of the machine itself, its use and maintenance.

Film Types:

Eco Range

The Eco range is both economic and ecological. These films are made of the thinnest and yet very strong material. By choosing a thinner material, they use less plastics, which results in more film on a roll. This is obviously good for the environment, but it is also cost-effective for you. Your stock of film lasts longer thanks to optimized film quality and it also means less transportation. That certainly makes a difference to your and our environment.

Square Shaped Air Bag

Square shaped air bag that is the most wide spread size on the market.It is perforated every 13 cm making it very flexible in terms of applications. Made with recycled PE material to help contributing to the environment.

Ideal for

• Different sizes of boxes and filling small voids.
• Customers who want simple and versatile solutions.

Applications

• Void-filling: Needed when the outer carton is larger than the products to be packed. Filling voids will help to prevent movement within the box.
• Blocking: This is an application that enables you the maximum protection without having to fill all voids in your carton. By ‘fixating’ the product with a limited number of air cushions, your prevent your product from moving in the box.

Standard Air Cushion

Standard air cushion that is ideal to fill large voids. Air cushions helps you reducing your transportation costs as 99% is made from air!
Provides a large volume yield at filling large voids, with noticeable benefits for the environment. Produce filling on demand with this square pillow, wherever and whenever you want.

Ideal for

• The filling of large areas and / or fixing materials for shipment.

Applications

• Void-filling: Needed when the outer carton is larger than the products to be packed. Filling voids will help to prevent movement within the box.
• Blocking: This is an application that enables you the maximum protection without having to fill all voids in your carton. By ‘fixating’ the product with a limited number of air cushions, your prevent your product from moving in the box.

Double Cushion

Especially designed for large void-fill applications. Two large cushions are connected to each other by the patented air transfer technology, offering a superior product protection.
An intelligent air cushion that not only provides high-volume output, but also air-transfer technology: high quality protection at lower costs. Due to the increased width of the film (460mm), there are more opportunities void-fill per meter. The thinner and angled air intake also provides many improvements: such as lower noise and the possibility of more air in the cushions.

Ideal for

• Filling large empty spaces.
• Products that require a high protection level.

Applications

• Void-filling: Needed when the outer carton is larger than the products to be packed. Filling voids will help to prevent movement within the box.
• Blocking: This is an application that enables you the maximum protection without having to fill all voids in your carton. By ‘fixating’ the product with a limited number of air cushions, your prevent your product from moving in the box.

Classic Range

The Classic range contains four variants and has the high quality that their customers have known for years and years. Strong yet flexible, the best of its kind. These films consist partly of recycled material, making production and use of materials less harmful to the environment. The various types of air cushions in the Classic series match for purposes like filling, blocking and wrapping.

Square Shaped Air Bag 

Especially designed for large void-fill applications. Two large cushions are connected to each other by the patented air transfer technology, offering a superior product protection.
An intelligent air cushion that not only provides high-volume output, but also air-transfer technology: high quality protection at lower costs. Due to the increased width of the film (460mm), there are more opportunities void-fill per meter. The thinner and angled air intake also provides many improvements: such as lower noise and the possibility of more air in the cushions.

Ideal for

• Filling large empty spaces.
• Products that require a high protection level.

Applications

• Void-filling: Needed when the outer carton is larger than the products to be packed. Filling voids will help to prevent movement within the box.
• Blocking: This is an application that enables you the maximum protection without having to fill all voids in your carton. By ‘fixating’ the product with a limited number of air cushions, your prevent your product from moving in the box.

Standard Air Cushion

Square shaped air bag that is the most wide spread size on the market.It is perforated every 13 cm making it very flexible in terms of applications. Made with recycled PE material to help contributing to the environment.
Provides a large volume yield at filling large voids, with noticeable benefits for the environment. Produce filling on demand with this square pillow, wherever and whenever you want.

Ideal for

• The filling of large areas and / or fixing materials for shipment.

Applications

• Void-filling: Needed when the outer carton is larger than the products to be packed. Filling voids will help to prevent movement within the box.
• Blocking: This is an application that enables you the maximum protection without having to fill all voids in your carton. By ‘fixating’ the product with a limited number of air cushions, your prevent your product from moving in the box.

Quilt Medium and Large

Medium Quilt

Super tough film that reduces the number of wraps drastically. Where you normally need to perform several wrap arounds, this 26mm heigh bubble gives superior protection to your large sized products.
The solution to wrap products quickly and easily in high quality. Quilt Medium is their widest cushion and made of 12% recycled PE material. Due to the packaging and wrapping with their flagship product, you can protect your goods and at the same time the environment! With the help of new technology you will end up with less waste of film when producing air cushions. This film is also called the alternative for bubble wrap. An air-filled pillow that has a bubble-like structure and with their air cushion technology this film protects even better. When applying pressure on one side, the air automatically transports to the other side through the cells structure of the film.

Ideal for

• The wrapping of large objects such as doors, screens and signs.
• As an alternative to standard foam products and bubble wrap.

Applications

• Cross-layer: By crossing 2 layers of film diagonally in a box, you ensure an allround protection of your product in just a few moves.
• Wrapping: Covering a product completely with air cushions is in some cases needed. Due to the height of the bubble, single wrapping is possible saving you money on handling and storage.
• Interleaving: Applying sheets of film between each product makes it possible to pack and stack several product within one box.

Large Quilt

Super tough film that reduces the number of wraps drastically. Where you normally need to perform several wrap arounds, this 26mm heigh bubble gives superior protection to your large sized products.
With this thinner foil of 12% PE material, FP International sets a new standard! This is their most versatile air transfer air cushion which can be used for wrapping, the application of cross layers, but also for top layers. With the help of new technology you will end up with less waste of film when producing air cushions. And that’s good news for the environment. This film is also called the alternative for bubble wrap. An air-filled pillow that has a bubble-like structure and with their air cushion technology this film protects even better. When applying pressure on one side, the air automatically transports to the other side through the cells structure of the film. To improve the speed of packaging they added a new feature to their film: the Handle Cut. This solution makes it possible to package with one hand: an opening in the center of each perforation, the user can – with one hand in a single motion – separate the air cushions from each other.

Ideal for

• Odd molded articles
• Fragile items
• Companies with small storage space.

Applications

• Cross-layer: By crossing 2 layers of film diagonally in a box, you ensure an allround protection of your product in just a few moves.
• Wrapping: Covering a product completely with air cushions is in some cases needed. Due to the height of the bubble, single wrapping is possible saving you money on handling and storage.
• Interleaving: Applying sheets of film between each product makes it possible to pack and stack several product within one box.

Specs:

Runs all film types that offer a wide range of applications
• ECO & CLASSIC range

Small foot print
• 13″ x 13″ x 21″ (35 lbs)
• 35 x 35 x 55 (15 kg)

Speed : 70 ft / min or 21 m / mn

220V /regular power supply
Also available : 110V power supply

3 optional features for integration :
• Foot pedal
• Sensor with bin
• Automatic Delivery Systems (ADS)

No wear parts

Special kit for > 19″ wide film

Automatic settings
• Radio-frequency identification (RFID)

Automatic dispensing

Ready for wireless communication

CE certified