Flexible packaging supplies and equipment are needed to securely wrap construction products and supplies. Stretch wrap binds stone, bricks and shingles to skids. Plastic films, wraps and sheeting (also known as visqueen) are used on construction sites. They are used to prevent dust contamination, construction enclosure, ground erosion control and vapor barriers for concrete & […]
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Bags on an Autobag Roll
Have you ever wondered how many bags are on an Autobag roll or how many rolls are in a box? Well it all depends. Autobags are pre-made plastic bags on rolls designed to improve a companyÛªs packaging efficiency. These bags are ideal for low to high volume packaging operations. The plastic bags come in stock […]
ShurSEAL Packaging Tape
Have you ever been frustrated opening up a box sealed with packaging tape? Most of the time it requires a box cutter or knife to cut the tape in order to open up the box. Using a sharp edge object can result in damaging the content inside the box or risk the possibility of cutting […]
Autobag – Pack Expo 2015
Check out the products Pack Expo will be exhibiting at Pack Expo 2015. Autobagå¨ 850S㢠Mail Order Fulfillment System The widest, newest and most technologically-advanced system for mail order fulfillment bagging. This uniquely designed wide bagging system provides enhanced packaging productivity for mail order fulfillment applications. Capable of running bags up to 22Û wide, […]
Advantages of On Demand Bubble Wrap
Bubble wrap is used by shipping departments,mail order fulfillment depts. and 3rd party logistics to wrap a protect items during shipping. Bubble wrap comes in large rolls which takes up lots of storage space and difficult to move around. On demand bubble wrap can be made when needed which reduces storage space. On demand wrap […]
Advantages of Air Pillow Packaging
Void fill packaging uses material such as peanuts, paper or air pillows to fill spaces in packages. This eliminates the voids within a package and prevents the packaged item from moving around and possibly causing damage. The time spent each day loading stored peanuts, and cleaning up the mess at each packaging station creates quite a […]
Why Recycle Stretch Wrap?
Stretch wrap also called stretch film is a highly stretchable plastic film. It’s commonly made of linear low density polyethylene (LLDPE). Because of it elasticity, it keeps skidded packages tightly bound or protects wrapped items from moisture and debris. Warehouses and distribution centers are filled skids and pallets wound in stretch wrap. Once the stretch […]
Void Fill Air Pillow Packaging Advantages
Void fill packaging uses material such as peanuts, paper or air pillows to fill spaces in packages. This eliminates the voids within a package and prevents the packaged item from moving around and possibly causing damage. Void fill paper packaging creates dust & although reusable, most of the time it gets thrown out. Peanut packaging […]
Deciding on a Case Erector
Case erectors are used to either automatically or semi-automatically erect corrugated boxes. Case erectors can save time & money, improve throughput, provide consistently formed boxes and reduce labor cost. If you are using over 500 boxes a day or dedicating a full labor shift to manually erect boxes, then you will probably benefit from a case […]
Horizontal Flow Wrappers
Horizontal flow wrappers are used to automatically wrap and seal food products such as baked goods, candy, and also electronic and hardware items. Flow wrapping equipment will form the shape from the roll of packaging film, fill it with the product, seal and discharge the finished package at speeds up to 120 packages per minute. […]
UV Protective Bags
UV protective bags protect light-sensitive items such as medications, electronics and films from ultraviolet rays and other contaminants. Our Autobag UV protective bags on a roll uses AMBR translucent material that provides 90% UV (a) and UV (b) resistance while allowing the product to be seen though the bag. Our AMBR bags are durable, have […]
Flexible Packaging Equipment
Flexible packaging equipment is used to increase the packaging efficiency of flexible packaging materials such as poly bags/pouches, stretch wrap, shrink wrap, bubble wrap and void fill supplies. Flexible packaging supplies are plastic based films, which are used to package, protect and ship products for an array of industries. Flexible packaging supplies provide several advantages […]
Understanding Plastic Food Films
Understanding the different types of food packaging films and their applications can be confusing. With names like Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE), Cast Polypropylene (CPP), Metallized Oriented Polypropylene (MET-OPP) or Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET), one might think you need to be a chemistry major. Read our “Understanding Food Films” to better understand the types of food films […]
Fresh Produce Packaging Films
Recently vegetable – fresh produce shrink wrapping has become popular among retailers. Flexible packaging films like shrink wraps are used to individually package fresh produce such as fruits and vegetables. Initially one may think it’s a waste of packaging material. Individually wrapping fresh produce items provides a number of benefits including prolonged shelf life, and […]
Recycling Flexible Bags and Films
Plastic film is thin polyethylene plastic used for shrink / stretch wrap packaging and commercial and retail use bags. Polyethylene (PE) film may carry a #2 HDPE or #4 LDPE mark. If a plastic film stretches when you pull it with your fingers, itÛªs likely you can recycle it. Clean and dry plastic films and […]
Autobag 850S Mail Order Fullfilment Bagger
Autobag’s new 850S㢠mail order fulfillment debut at the Promat 2015 show. Able to run up to 22 in. wide mail bags, Autobagå¨ 850S㢠Mail Order Fulfillment Bagger features AutoTouch㢠control screen, thermal transfer imprinter, and modular bag storage shelf. Bag opening technology grabs and securely grips bag in load-ready position, creating up to 11 […]
Shrink Wrap This
Shrink wrapping is a cost effective way to package products so they stand out when displayed. If you are considering shrink wrapping as a packaging solution, be sure to view our presentation to learn more about the different types of shrink wrap and their applications. Understanding Shrink Wrap Packaging from Pyramid Packaging Inc. […]
Best in Packaging Film
Every year the Oscars take place to honor the best in films. In the packaging industry, films are used to wrap food related items like, candy, snacks, nutritional bars & powders. Plastic films start off as small plastic pellets which are melted and blown or casted into films. This presentation explains the different types of […]
Skid Wrapping Techniques
Wrapping skids correctly can prevent claim returns, product damage and eliminate lost items during shipping. Try to find a pallet that fits the amount of boxes you are palletizing. This prevents the stretch wrap ripping on corners of the pallet. These boxes on the skid were first secured with stretch wrap. Corner blocks and a stretch […]
Shrink Wrap Films
Shrink wrap film rolls, and bags are a polymer plastic film and are a cost effective way to package products so they can stand out when displayed. Shrink wrap is applied over or around package products. Depending on the application, the film may or may not entirely cover the packaged item. Shrink film is used […]
Corrugated Sealing Tape Issues
Not sealing corrugated boxes and folding cartons properly can create an array of problems. An unsecure seal can make the box open unexpectedly resulting in product damage, contamination and returned packages. Weak seals can make it easy for thieves to open the boxes and steal its contents. Selecting the right combination of packaging tape and […]
Advantages of Flexible Packaging Supplies
Flexible packaging and void fill supplies are plastic based films which are used to package, protect and ship products for an array of industries. Remember when grocery store items mainly consisted of rigid packaging such paperboard boxes, glass and plastics? Have you ever received a box filled with messy polystyrene filled peanuts? Today many of […]
Autobag’s DATA Count U-162 Counter
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 up […]
Pack Expo 2014- Autobag-LoveShaw-ARPAC Exhibits
Pyramid Packaging Inc will be attending the 2014 Pack Expo International Show. PackExpo is the packaging and processing premier event showcasing the latest packaging machinery and supplies. The show takes place November 2-5 at ChicagoÛªs McCormick Place Lakeside, North and South Halls. Many of our product lines that Pyramid Packaging represents will be exhibiting at […]
Autobag Pack Expo 2014 Exhibit
If you plan on attending #PackExpo 2014, be sure to stop by Automated Packaging System’s exhibit #2442. The show takes place in Chicago and runs from November 2-5 at McCormick Place’s South Hall. Since Pyramid Packaging is a Chicagoland APS dealer, our sales engineers will be at their exhibit during the show. APS will be […]
Void Fill Packaging
Void fill air pillows are a cleaner, greener and cost effective option than stuffing a box with paper or polystyrene peanuts. The air pillows are inflated with a portable system and take up much less storage space than other supplies. They are available in biodegradable form, recyclable, and also reduce shipping cost. Read our Void […]
The Bagging Race
This funny video from Automated Packaging compares the Autobag PaceSetter PS125 One Step Tabletop Bagger to manual bagging operations. The characters include Print who represents the PS125 OneStep bagger and Pack the manual bagger are dressed as racecar drivers. Autobag’s PaceSetter PS 125 Tabletop Baggers bring simplicity and value to hand load packaging applications. The video […]
We’ve Moved After 11 Years of Growth
Pyramid Packaging has moved to 2901 Shermer Road Northbrook, IL 60062. Our new phone number is 847-272-3400. The new office is located only a couple of miles from our old location. The need for a larger warehouse, showroom and office space became more pressing due to the growth of our business and the flexible packaging […]
Autobag 5.9% Financing Special
Buy Autobag Equipment with 5.9% Financing Short-term financing for your business just got BETTER If youÛªre interesting in purchasing a new bagger and want a great short-term financing, Autobag is offering a limited time 5.9% financing option. It allows you to spread your purchase over twelve […]
I Hate Peanuts
I really don’t like peanuts, not kind you eat at a baseball game but the kind used in packaging. They are also know as expanded polystyrene or EPS. Kids might like EPS peanuts but I find them messy, difficult to clean up and dispose of. Recently I purchased a lighting fixture that was packaged […]