[ES] Which padding and protection solutions are used in logistics for high throughput?
6min read
01/08/2022
Spain
Logistics warehouses handling high volumes of activity face very specific challenges.Between the management of often large teams, the tracking of a stock containing many products (and sometimes many references), and the intense handling that all this requires, there is no shortage of challenges!It is in this context that many logistics managers are looking for filling and protection solutions to further increase the productivity of the packaging chain, whether in the form of packaging solutionsfilling or palletising solutions.
Are you in this situation? Discover in this article all the solutions we offer you at RAJA® to speed up the packing pace in your warehouse, without endangering the health and safety of your workers..
1.- Time-saving packaging solutions
Some packaging solutions significantly accelerate the pace of the order picking chain, ensuring optimal productivity on the packaging line.
Boxes with instant assembly. Your operators only have to simply press on the sides to automatically lock the bottom of the pack. A real plus, which avoids having to use adhesive to secure the bottom of the box.
Brown postal box with RAJA® foam padding Avoid time-consuming preparation by your operators and opt for products with integrated padding.
If you want to go faster in the preparation of orders, choose packages with hook-and-loop fasteners, thus eliminating the use of adhesive tape in your warehouse and minimising efforts and resources that will allow you to get your shipments ready in the shortest possible time.
2.- Box sealing machines
Case sealing machines can be configured to automate the sealing of packages.
Operators place the open packaging into the machine which then easily and accurately tapes the top and bottom of the packages shut. The ergonomic design minimises operator effort during order picking.
There are different types of machines and you will have to choose, depending on the type of package you prepare on a daily basis:
- The single-format case sealer, which requires the operator to manually adjust it to the size of the package.
- The multi-format carton sealer which adapts to a wide range of box sizes.
3.-Thermotracycler
If you need to pack products in your warehouse, it can be very useful to include a shrink-wrap machine in your packaging line. This machine is used to pack or wrap the goods using a thermoplastic film and, in this way, the product is completely protected against external agents such as dirt or handling.
4.- Bagsealers
If your operators pack your products in envelopes or bags, they probably spend a considerable amount of time sealing these packages or bags by hand. So increase their productivity, without increasing their workload, and equip their picking station with semi-automatic or industrial sealers.
The key filling and protection solutions for large volumes
Whether it’s to stuff products into their packaging, or to protect fragile items, it’s important to have the right stuffing method. Equip yourself with filling machines specifically designed for order picking in your warehouse.
Packaging machines
Filling with paper is one of the main trends in packaging, as it not only gives your packaging an EcoResponsible image, but also protects just as well as traditional bubble film.
To help you speed up your filling process, choose from the following paper filling machines:
For up to 500 packs per day: the manual Geami system system allows you to create honeycomb paper, very aesthetically pleasing and ideal for wrapping and protection.
For up to 1000 to 1500 packs per day: the WrapPak Protector system system allows you to create product wrapping paper in the form of ready-to-use corrugated paper cushions.
For 1000 packs per day: FillPak TT system automatically creates single fold accordion kraft paper, allowing you to fill the void in your packs.
For 1000 to 1500 packs per day: PadPak Compact system creates padded paper with a high level of shock absorption.
For 1000 to 1500 packs per day: PadPak Senior converter produces paper suitable for cushioning heavy or very large products.
For 1000 to 1500 packs per day: PadPak LC2 converter allows you to create accordion-shaped cushions, for a light to medium fit, allowing you to fill the void of your boxes or block the products inside.
For 1000 to 1500 packs per day: the Guardian machine creates a single or double layer paper cushion, depending on your protection needs, to fill light or heavy products.
Air filling and protection machines
If you prefer to use already formed air cushions, you can automate the inflation process, thanks to these machines:
For up to 300 packs per day: RAJA® air filling system produces up to 10 m/minute of filling, in the form of air bags or air bubbles.
For 500 to 2000 packs per day: the Fill-Air Rocket machine produces air cushions specifically designed for vacuum filling, up to 30 m / minute filling.
The essentials of palletising
Some of the most time-consuming packaging processes is palletising. Fortunately, some machines allow you to film your pallets faster, saving time and ergonomics for your operators.
Film wrappers
Palletises 10 to 12 pallets per day. This type of machine not only allows you to speed up your packaging rate, but also to limit the risk of musculoskeletal disorders in the warehouse.
If each film wrapper installation project requires a precise study of the packaging conditions in your warehouse, you can choose…
A stretch wrapper with platformif you film regular, not very fragile loads on pallets in standard format. This film wrapper occupies an important place on the floor and, therefore, you must have a dedicated space in the warehouse.
A film wrapping robotIdeal for filming pallets with an irregular profile. Its great advantage? It allows filming anywhere in the warehouse thanks to its mobility.
Do you need to strap packages more efficiently? Consider buying or renting a strapping machine, which will allow you to partially or fully automate this task and thus protect your products.
