Annual Savings: $85,160Payback Period: 11 monthsProduct Shipped: CollectiblesPrevious Method: Hand loading into flat bagsPrevious Labor: 5 employeesPrevious Cost/1000: $213New Method: Two Autobag Wide BaggersNew Labor: 2 employeesNew Cost/1000: $128 For maximum productivity in wide bag and horizontal packaging applications, the Autobagå¨ Wide bagger provides versatile packaging capabilities for mail order fulfillment of larger items. In […]
Annual Savings: $48,323Payback Period: 9.4 monthsProduct Shipped: WomenÛªs Sports ApparelPrevious Method: Hand loading into flat bagsPrevious Labor: 3 employeesPrevious Cost/1000: $254New Method: Autobagå¨ AB 180 OneStepã¢New Labor: 1 employeeNew Cost/1000: $147 The Autobag AB 180 OneStep is a high-productivity bag packaging system for dynamic mail order operations. In this demanding application, the bagger is fully […]
Annual Savings: $212,500Payback Period: 6 monthsProduct Shipped: NutraceuticalsPrevious Method: Hand loading into padded envelopesPrevious Labor: Up to 10 employeesNew Method: Autobagå¨ PaceSetter PS 125 OneStepã¢New Labor: 1 employeePostage Savings: $0.17 per package The Autobag PaceSetter PS 125 OneStep is a compact, tabletop bagger ideal for mid-volume fulfillment operations. In this application, the built-in imprinter is […]
Apparel mail order packaging is a expanding due to the growth of internet shopping. The speed of getting the package out the door an after its been ordered is critical. Its also important for the mail order package to arrive without out any damage. Autobag’s new Autobag 600 and Autobag 650 Wide Bagging Systems are […]
Packaging is one of the most important things for pet-industry manufacturers. Pet owners want to know that the product they are buying is sealed properly so their pet food or treats are as fresh as possible. No one wants to buy a new 50 lb. bag of pet food to find that it has lost […]
1. With unemployment at its lowest rate in years (3.9% as of2018), finding, training and retaining labor is becoming increasingly difficult. As the demand for warehouse positions increases, the pool of full-time and seasonal workers continues to get smaller. Introducing automation into your packaging operation allows you to decrease your labor requirements; which reduces payroll […]
1. With unemployment at its lowest rate in years (3.9% as of2018), finding, training and retaining labor is becoming increasingly difficult. As the demand for warehouse positions increases, the pool of full-time and seasonal workers continues to get smaller. Introducing automation into your packaging operation allows you to decrease your labor requirements; which reduces payroll […]
Autobag has introduced the new Autobagå¨ 600㢠and Autobagå¨ 650㢠Wide Bagging Systems will accommodate a range of Autobagå¨ bags-on-a-roll and bags-in-a-box material up to 16 inches wide by 27 inches long. The Autobag 600 is a semi-automatic filling and sealing machine designed for packaging large products at speeds up to 65 bags per minute. […]
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Packaging Explained is a new series of short videos from Automated Packaging that breaks Airpouch EXTear down the packaging industry. It will feature explanations on various types of packaging, steps of the manufacturing process, graphics and printing processes, and much more! Today, weÛªre starting with AirPouch EZ-Tear! […]
Pyramid Packaging is making plans to move forward with the expansion of its current headquarters at 2901 Shermer Road, south of Willow Road. Company owner Bob Ploen says that he selected the Northbrook location in 2013 because the one acre lot was ideal should the growth of his business require more space. The two-part expansion […]
Innovative protective packaging solutions can enhance your companyÛªs image with internal packaging that showcases your brand and demonstrates a commitment to environmentally responsible packaging, while minimizing the size and weight of the overall package for lower shipping costs. Air pillows are available in EarthAwareå¨ recycled or biodegradable blends that are tinted green for customer awareness; […]
LoveShaw Case Study – CF-5 Semi-Automatic Case Former & LD-3SB Case Sealer An authorized Little Davidå¨ distributor was asked to visit a national co-packer to evaluate the benefits of a box former and a case sealer. The company was interested in increasing throughput by eliminating the existing manual process. The operators were hand erecting and […]
Pyramid Packaging is a supplier of pre-opened poly bags in a wide range of film types for virtually any bag packaging application. Deciding on the best flexible plastic film for your packaging application can be a complicated process. There are many variables to consider in order to best display and preserve your packaged product. Different poly bag […]
Autobag’s DATA Count U-162 Counter integrated with the Autobagå¨ 500㢠bagger is specifically engineered to fully automate the high-speed counting and packaging of bulk small products. It is a compact, flexible and cost effective system designed with advanced counting technology from DATA Technologies and innovative product engineering from Automated Packaging Systems. Capable of counting […]
Flexible packaging films are used to package, preserve and protect a variety of items such as fresh foods, dry goods, pharmaceutical and consumer products. The films are used to make poly bags/pouches, stretch wrap, shrink wrap, bubble wrap and void fill supplies. Flexible packaging supplies provide several advantages because they are lightweight resulting in lower shipping […]
Food metal detectors are used for consumer protection. The consequences for a food related packaging company that is not using metal detectors can include lawsuits, recalls and hurt their brand image. Parts of the food processing and packaging equipment like nuts, bolts or metal shavings can possibly fall off an accidentally be packaged with the […]
Autobag’s new Ergocon Textile Packaging System is engineered specifically for high speed packaging of industrial laundered applications and textile rental services. The laundry packaging system uses an automatic feeder, fully integrated with the Autobagå¨ AB 255㢠wide bagger, to inspect and package up to 7,000 towels per hour. The inspection and packaging operation begins by […]
Highlight’s self propelled Fantom stretch wrappers give you the freedom to wrap loads anywhere in your facility without sacrificing consistency and film savings. The semi-automatic controls make wrapping varying sized loads simple and easy. The self-propelled load tracking design means that products of any weight, length, or width can be wrapped an eliminates the need […]
The Pack Expo show took place Nov. 6-9 in Chicago. The show gives us an opportunity to meet with many of our suppliers since most exhibit at the show. It also gives our packaging engineers the chance to see the latest in packaging equipment, films and supplies that may benefit our customers. Pack Expo is […]
If you plan on attending PackExpo 2016 Chicago be sure to visit the Automated Packaging System’s exhibit located in McCormick Place’s South Hall #2438. Pyramid Packaging has been representing Autobag’s line of packaging supplies and equipment in the Chicagland area for over 50 years and was recently selected as their Distributor of the Year. Free […]
Anti-static shielding bags are used to store, transport and protect electronic components and printed circuitry boards. The bags will protect electronic items from damage when electrostatic discharge occurs. Static electricity occurs more often when there are low amounts of moisture in the air. Anti-static bags have a thin microscopic layer of water molecules at the […]
Choosing the right poly bag (film) for your packaging application can be a confusing process. If you’re not familiar with packaging films, you may think they are basically all the same but nothing could further from the truth. Poly bags come in different styles, materials, thicknesses, blends, barrier properties and available in loose pack and […]
Oxygen transfer rate (OTR) allows a flexible packaging film to either reduce or allow the smell of an item to penetrate the film at a certain temperature. OTR is the amount of oxygen that penetrates a given area in one day. However the relative humidity can affect barrier properties of certain films. Plastic films with a […]
The Adventures of EggMan & Light Bulb Boy […]
Many businesses are now selling their products on Amazon and using their FBA (fulfillment by Amazon) to send it directly to the customer. Amazon FBA does have requirements on how the items need to be packed. If they are not packed properly, it can create delays in the items getting into Amazon’s inventory. Using the […]
Plastic pellets are heated up, melted and extruded to form the plastic film. The film can be clear, opaque or high gloss and made from polypropylene, and polyethylene. Some packaging films offer high-barrier properties which makes them a good fit for food packaging. They provide protective properties for food items requiring restrictive visibility and will […]
Barrier Films for Food Packaging from Pyramid Packaging Inc. […]
Deciding on Packaging Films from Pyramid Packaging Inc. […]
Deciding on a packaging film for your product can be a difficult process. There are many variables to consider during the film selection process. Not selecting the proper film can create many problems including reducing the life of the item. Established in 1968 Pyramid Packaging is a value-added, and ISO 9001 compliant supplier of packaging […]