Why pack with dunnage?

Padding paper is extremely versatile, easily recyclable and gives your packaging a long-lasting look.Below we list all the benefits for your business.To complete the story, we also show you all the machines with which you can make your own padding, at a very low price.For more information, download the freepackaging machines e-book here.

1. Is dunnage paper your solution?

Corrugated, crepe, kraft, white, brown, etc. dunnage paper gives you plenty to choose from.But not just that!This type of dunnage is full of benefits.Dunnage paper is ideal for:

► Wedging and padding the inside of your packages

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a presentable way.This means your products are protected while looking good.You can use folded paper to do this

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Absorbing shock when shipping fragile and/or sharp products.The best way to do this is with multi-layered cushioned paper .

2. The strengths of paper

It’s attractive: your packaging will be natural and neat.

Natural, so it’s less polluting for the environment. It’s also recyclable.

In fact,

most of our cushioning papers are made from recycled materials. These are qualities that are highly valued by environmentally conscious consumers.

The paper is naturally anti-static and generally acid and chlorine free. It offers the best protection for your documents and photos. There are also some that

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corrosion resistant: very practical when you need to wrap metal parts.

Versatile, it adapts perfectly to your items: it’s suitable for small products as well as larger, heavier or lighter ones.

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s very safe, as it covers even your sharpest objects.

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3. Even more advantages with a paper dunnage machine

► Gain de temps : avec une machine de calage, vous fabriquez votre propre papier de calage quand vous le voulez, sans dépendre d’un fournisseur. Si vous avez besoin de grandes quantités, ce n’est pas un problème non plus : nos systèmes peuvent produire jusqu’à 84 m de calage par minute ! Quoi de mieux pour augmenter sa productivité ?

► Gain d’espace : les paquets de papier pour système sont compacts et peuvent remplir jusqu’à 30 baignoires avec du calage ! Une solution efficace pour gagner beaucoup d’espace sur votre lieu de travail.

De par ces 2 avantages, il est évident que vous gagnez également de l’argent avec un système de calage. Ce n’est pas un secret pour personne, fabriquer son matériel soi-même permet de faire des économies ! Appelez le 012 260 280 pour un essai gratuit chez RAJA.

To answer this question, below is an overview of Ranpak’s most popular paper wedging systems:

Manual system FillPak® M► fills the gap

This manual system is ergonomic: it can be adjusted in height and its pre-cut paper can be detached in a single movement. In addition, it is very light (4 kg) and can be easily installed on a table or a packing station.

Machines FillPak® M► fill the gap

With these systems, you can automatically produce up to 84 m of dunnage per minute (in the form of folded paper). One pallet of paper is equivalent to 72 m³ of dunnage, which is equivalent to 480 filled bathtubs! This saves a lot of space in your storage area. You can choose the dunnage production rate using the foot switch, which also leaves your hands free. The paper is pre-cut and can be detached in a single movement.

Machines PadPak®► shock Absorbing

These Ranpak systems are a little different from the devices we’ve seen so far: they produce harmonica-shaped padded paper for even more optimal protection and cushioning. The more layers of paper the paper cushion contains,

the

better the protection. To help you differentiate between them, below is a summary table of their main features:

Machine WrapPak®Protector► fills the void AND absorbs shock

In the family of paper cushioning machines, this is undoubtedly the most versatile. The Wrappak® Protector has been designed to meet the two most important packaging needs: filling the void in a case and absorbing shock. To do this, this machine produces protective paper

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a new and unique form. What’s more, this cushioned paper is large enough to cover a case in one go. Watch the video below to see the many applications and benefits of the Wrappak® Protector.

5. Also to be discovered

HSM® Padding Machine► Turn your used cardboard into cushioning

create your own free paper cushioning with this system and your used cardboard boxes.Its hardened steel cutting roller resists small metal parts (staples for example).Two models are available: tabletop model (for single flute boxes) or roller model (for single, double or triple flute boxes).Check out our article on this cardboard cushioning machine to learn more.”

Geami WrapPak® ► Pack and protect in a more original way

Combine kraft paper and tissue paper to pack your products in an original and shockproof way.Once the kraft paper is rolled, the “honeycomb” cells interlock to form a very resistant protection.In addition, the tissue paper (available in several colours) protects against scratches.The 2 papers come out of the system at the same time for a quick packing.This device can pack and protect products of various shapes.See our article on the Geami WrapPak® to learn more.