Pregis Complete Packaging Guide 3-2012

COMPLETE PROTECTIVE PACKAGING GUIDE

At Pregis, our goal is to provide customers with a

deep breadth of high quality, superior protective

packaging solutions while remaining on the forefront

of R&D and technology. We strive to continually

bring new, innovative protective packaging offerings

to the marketplace and are committed to promoting

business practices that respect both the earth and

the environment.

Pregis Corporation is a leading global provider

of innovative protective packaging materials and

systems. The company offers solutions for a wide

variety of consumer and industrial market segments

including food, beverage, healthcare, medical

devices, agricultural, e-commerce, retail, automotive,

furniture, electronics, construction and military/

aerospace. Pregis currently operates 25 facilities in

10 countries in North America and Europe

THINK PREGIS.For innovative protective packaging.

Think PregisThink Sustainability

THINK PREGIS.For innovative protective packaging.

THINK VERSATILITY.Our goal at Pregis is to provide customers with an assortment of high quality protective packaging products developed to fulfill a wide range of product protection needs. Our expert sales and customer service teams are available to help determine the proper protective packaging for your custom application.

SUSTAINABILITYPregis’ comprehensive waste-reduction strategy combines recycled and post-consumer material, with efficient transportation and logistics. Our conservation programs include internal office paper and supply recycling as well as proactive reductions in energy use.

CONTAINMENTApplications that require support and padding during transit, protective encapsulation and cushion support will be safe in one of the many containment solutions that Pregis has to offer.

SURFACE PROTECTIONFor products with delicate finishes and surfaces that abrade, scratch or mark easily, Pregis offers a wide spectrum of wrapping materials that protect products from surface damage during storage and transport.

CUSHIONINGPregis protective packaging options provide superb internal cushioning to prevent damage from shock and vibration. Our versatile range of cushioning products also provides protection from unavoidable motion and vibration between the packaging and its contents.

VOID FILLPregis offers a number of protective solutions designed to produce interior-fill materials for stock packaging components such as boxes. Our AirSpeed and GeoSpeed™ systems are fast, environmentally sensible and easy to use, preventing products from shifting during transport or handling.

BLOCK AND BRACEPregis blocking and bracing protective packaging options position and restrict products within the interior of a secondary package to prevent them from unwanted movements. We offer customizable solutions that are cost effective and efficient to use.

• SUSTAINABILITY • CONTAINMENT • SURFACE PROTECTION • CUSHIONING • VOID FILL • BLOCK AND BRACE

AIRSPEED® INFLATABLE VOID-FILL SYSTEMS

AirSpeed Smart™ machine ••• Small, flexible footprint.• Simple start/stop operation.• Perfect for small or decentralized work stations.

AirSpeed 5000 high speed machine ••• Fast! Runs at 75’ per minute.• Full functionality, yet quick to load, and easy to operate.• Multiple film grades and pillow sizes maximize flexibility.

AirSpeed void-fill film ••• Multiple sizes and grades of market leading film. • Wider, true width film yields 10–20% more void-fill

than competitive films.• Excellent puncture resistance and sealability;

non-abrasive surface.• Recyclable; recycling category #4.• EP-Flex™ Renew™ film: recycled content, recyclable

and biodegradable.

AirSpeed 3000 adjustable void-fill system •• Variable pillow sizes from the same roll.• Heavy duty film.

AirSpeed 1000 inflatable bags •• Perfect for smaller volume operations, or large voids.• Economical, clean and easy to use.


AIRSPEED® INFLATABLE CUSHIONING SYSTEMS

AirSpeed HC Hybrid Cushioning systems •••• Fast! Runs at 75’ per minute.• Adjustable air pressure and multiple film sizes.• Easy to load, and operate.• Lower total cost compared to other packaging materials. • HC AutoFlow™ dispenser separates cushions without tearing.• Multiple machine options provide operational flexibility.

AirSpeed HC Hybrid Cushioning film •••• Multiple film choices to maximize performance.• Excellent film clarity and configuration.• High yield configurations provide reduced material consumption.• All films are recyclable as a category #4. • HC Renew™ film: recycled content, recyclable

and biodegradable.

ChamberPak™ cellular cushioning system ••••• Outstanding air retention, puncture resistance and cushioning. • One-step process reduces labor.• Saves warehouse space.• Reduced cubing saves freight.• Custom designs available.• Recyclable as #7 mixed plastics.

GeoSpeed 100 paper packaging system •••• Full functionality including auto-cut and photoeye paper advance for added efficiency.• Creates tight crumple pattern for maximum protection.• Recyclable, and renewable material resource.

GeoSpeed Quantum™ paper packaging machine •••• Intuitive design, simple controls, ergonomically adjustable, quick and easy loading.• Reliable, patented design minimizes paper jams, optimizes productivity. • Fast! Industry leading speed of 150” per second.• Durable, long lasting parts made in the USA.• Lightweight, compact and easy to move for portability.• Available on a floor stand or table mount.

GeoSpeed Quantum paper packaging material •••• Ergonomically friendly loading.• Soft on the hands and easy tearing and packing.• Less abrasive to products than standard kraft paper.• Quantum Renew™ paper: 100% recycled content, recyclable, and renewable.

GEOSPEED™ PAPER PACKAGING SYSTEMS

INTELLIPACK® FOAM-IN-PLACE SYSTEMSOnly IntelliPack® systems come equipped with Telemetry and Bar-coding technology to help companies run their business smarter.

• TELEMETRY: self-monitors system performance, tracks the usage of chemicals eliminating costly downtime.

• BAR-CODING enables operations with diverse product lines to deliver consistent amounts of foam and film every time.

SmartBagger® Foam-in-Bag System ••• Ergonomic, user-friendly, intuitive machine design.

• Easy-to-thread film.

• Easy-to-replace sealing wires and edge seal arbors—installs in just 5 seconds!

• Long lasting mixing module, zero maintenance expense, minimal downtime to change parts.

• Consistently creates the optimal performing foam.

• Bagger options include: SmartTRAX pads or SmartCUSHION system.

SmartSHOT® Handheld System ••• Special mounting plate allows for flexible mounting options.

• Tapered dispenser provides greater access, more precise dispensing.

• Heated dispenser minimizes cold-shots.

• Consistently creates the optimal performing foam.

• Engineered for maximum reliability: Long lasting mixing module, zero maintenance expense, minimal downtime to change parts.

• Insulated handle stays cool maximizing comfort and safety.

SmartSHOT® Hybrid Hand-Held/Bagger Machine ••• All in one hand-held/bagger machine–same maximum SmartSHOT benefits.

• Small footprint, cost effective bagger option for low volume users.

Astro-SupraBubble® Coex Barrier Air Cushioning ••• Thick center layer of co-extruded nylon provides superior strength for fragile or heavy

products that have extended storage and shipping cycles.

• Offers long-lasting air retention, vapor-barrier properties, and maximum light-weight protection.

• Meets all requirements of Federal Specification PPP-C-795D

Astro-Cell® Air Cushioning ••• Keeps products of all shapes and sizes securely in place.

• Cushioning qualities protect items from shock, vibration and abrasion.

• Bubble transparency provides easy product identification.

• Astro-Cell Plus barrier bubble, coextruded with Nylon, provides high performance protection. Meets CID AA-549E.

Astro-Bubble Green™ Air Cushioning •••• Made with 25% recycled content.

• Easy-to-identify light green color.

• Manufactured using reusable polyethylene resin.

• Designed to provide puncture resistance, exceptional elongation and tensile strength.

• Environmentally-sensible alternative.

Astro-Bubble® Renew™ Air Cushioning •••• Contains 25% recycled content.

• Economical protection for lighter-weight products with relatively short storage or shipping cycles.

• Designed to provide puncture resistance, exceptional elongation and tensile strength.

• Environmentally-sensible alternative.

EZ™ Bubble-Out® Bags-on-a-Roll •••• Dispense cushioned bags at point-of-use.

• Feature self-seal closure, product identification and air cushioning.

BUBBLE Pregis offers a full line of strong, flexible and lightweight air cushioning products to meet all your protective packaging needs. Our Astro-Bubble Green and Astro-Bubble Renew lines provide cost-effective protection while minimizing the impact on the environment.


Astro-Foam® Polyethylene Sheet Foam •••• • Provides high cushioning and compression strength for repeated use.

• Flexibility and resilience make it easy to use.

• Sheets can be laminated to a number of substrates to meet specific application needs.

• Offers high cushioning, compression strength and tear resistance.

• Anti-static, density, lamination and bag options provide appropriate protection for your product.

Astro-Foam® Renew Polyethylene Sheet Foam •••••• Made with 15% recycled pre-consumer content.

• High cushioning and compression strength, flexible and resilient.

• Environmentally sensitive solution at no extra cost.

• Bag options provide appropriate containment and protection for your product.

Astro-Sheeter® and Astro-Sealer® Systems ••••• Systems control waste and increase operational efficiency by providing automatic,

pre-formed, pre-cut packaging material on demand.

Microfoam® Polypropylene Sheet Foam ••••• High coefficient of friction.

• Low density, lightweight (half the weight of polyethylene sheet foam).

• Photodegradable; recyclable as category 5.

• Available in White or Green.

• Thermal and vapor transmission properties.

• Stability across a wide temperature range.

• Outstanding breathability; mildew, moisture, fungus resistant.

• Superior buoyancy characteristics.

SHEET FOAMPregis’ line of sheet foam provides superior cushioning and surface protection during storage and transport. Our variety of options ensures the proper material for wrapping products with delicate finishes and surface protection needs.


MAILERS Pregis’ mailer line offers an efficient, environmentally conscious alternative to corrugated shippers.• Less material used to manufacture vs. alternative packaging, such

as corrugated.

• More mailers can be transported per square foot so total shipping weight is reduced.

• Takes up less storage space than corrugated cartons for less transportation-related energy and fuel consumption.

Pregis helps to meet the protective packaging needs of our customers. All of Pregis’ mailers are designed to high-quality specifications:• Engineered for reliable, user-friendly product protection.

• Feature tough construction and dependable performance.

• Economical method of guarding and containing products.

• Padded and bubble-lined mailers are lightweight and provide cushioning.

Air-Kraft® Renew™ Bubble-Lined/Kraft Mailers ••••• Environmentally sensible Renew bubble contains 25% recycled pre-consumer content.

• Simple-to-stack, pack and close for better truck utilization, fuel savings and decreased environmental pollution.

• Lightweight mailer uses less energy during its transport life cycle.

Pad-Kraft® 100% Paper Padded Mailers •••• An environmentally preferable way to protect items during shipment.

• FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) certified and easily recycled.

• An inexpensive protective packaging option with excellent cushioning properties for reliable containment.

Armor-Lite® Mailers •••• Strong, durable poly-bag mailer provides optimum moisture, puncture and tear resistance, as well as

cushioning protection.

• Can be utilized to reduce overall weight and packaging dimensions, cutting shipping costs and reducing environmental footprint.

Gator-Pak™ Rigid Mailers ••• Designed to protect products from bending, creasing with side impact protection.

• Made with 100% recycled content and offers superior puncture resistance.

Gator-Pak™ Lite Mailers ••• Manufactured from a lightweight chipboard as an economical alternative to Gator-Pak mailers.

• Easy-to-load and close, and easy for the recipient to open.

Poly-Lite® Mailers •• Three-layer film construction provides moisture and puncture resistance; exceptional tear and burst strength.

• White outer layer enhances clean outer surface aesthetics, while the Silver-Shield™ opaque inner security layer keeps contents confidential.

Tuff-Kraft® Natural Mailers ••• Made with a heavy-duty 100% paper linerboard, which is recyclable in mixed paper recycling programs.

• Mailer is repulpable and biodegradable in compost facilities.

• Double-glued bottom flap uses nontoxic adhesive and contains 50% post-consumer recycled paper.

PolyPlank® EXT Engineered Foam Plank ••• Produced via an extrusion process which

creates a uniform foam with excellent dimensional stability.

• Cushions against repeated impacts and can be engineered with anticipated performance.

PolyPlank® LAM Engineered Foam Plank ••• PolyPlank is extruded in 1/2” thicknesses

and laminated to create varied total thicknesses.

• Laminated product provides maximum cushioning, excellent dimensional stability and the added benefit of an economical foam plank.

PolyPlank® Renew™ Engineered Foam Plank •••• Made with 60% recycled pre-consumer

content.

• Sustainable solution with no extra cost.

PolyPlank® MDL™ Multi-Density Laminated Foam ••• Patented design combines a thin-gauge,

high-density PE top-skin with a high-performance, low-density PE foam base for a uniquely designed custom solution.

PolyPlank® Plus™ Two-Step Protective Plank Foam ••• Made by combining various substrates (foil,

films, paper, nonwovens, scrim, etc) with thicker, multilayer foam to form a custom foam block.

• Wide variety of substrates opens doors to innovative applications and new markets.

PolyPlank® SFT™ Foam Plank ••• Specially formulated to provide a “softer”

polymer to reduce abrasion protecting “Class A” surfaces.

• Unique foam die cuts and slices more easily than cross-linked foams and is generally more economical.

The PolyPlank family of closed cell polyethylene plank foam products provide customers with a variety of protective solutions designed to meet packing needs across multiple industries and markets. All PolyPlank products are manufactured to high-quality specifications:• Clean, nonabrasive material properties provides superb surface protection–no scratching or marring.

• Maximum shock absorption and vibration dampening for excellent cushioning and blocking and bracing.

• Uniform product with uncompromised dimensional stability is easy to fabricate into a wide range of shapes, forms, and die-cuts.

• Available in varying lengths, densities and thicknesses for precise protection for each application need.

• Homogeneous LDPE (mono material facilitates recycling in the #4 waste stream).

ENGINEERED FOAM

ProFlex® Profiles •• Able to conform to nearly any product contour.

• Excellent resiliency, flexibility and shape memory.

EdgeFoam® Protectors •• Flexible L- or U-shape channels enable the

structure to wrap around corners, edges and asymmetrical shapes with a snug fit.


MARKETS SERVED

ELECTRONICSPregis has the broadest product line of electronics packaging in the industry. Our highly versatile Astro-Foam® and Astro-Bubble™ packaging is perfect for shipping delicate consumer electronics and computer components. Pregis’ Astro Foam and Astro Bubble are extremely adaptable to any packaging need, and offer economical, effective answers for void-filling, interleaving, wrapping and cushioning protection.

FURNITUREPregis’ Astro-Cell® air cushioning, Microfoam® and Furniture Guard® foam, as well as our laminations and edge protection, give any delicate finish or upholstery the cover it needs. These products, coupled with our systems, create convenient, on the spot packaging solutions that make protecting your goods easy.

FLOOROur wide range of underlayment products are made from laminated materials which include self-adhesive layers for high performance and fast installation time. Absolute™ flooring underlayments are made from resilient polyethylene foam which provide unique padding, moisture and mold resistance features.

FULFILLMENTOur AirSpeed® and GeoSpeed™ systems, Pregis mailers and Slide-Rite® bags improve performance and lower total packaging costs. Pregis provides its customers products with the premium quality necessary for fulfillment and distribution; high performance packaging and flexible systems allow for a cost-effective, yet efficient method of packaging merchandise.

PRODUCEPregis’ produce trays, bubble, foam and inflatable toppers provide ideal packaging for agriculture, along with our foam interleaving and case lining. Each product stabilizes and protects the ripest produce during packing, transport and handling.

AND MOREOur diverse protective packaging portfolio and wide assortment of products allow our customers to meet a countless number of specialized, customized packaging needs. Below are a few examples of applications that continue to benefit from Pregis’s quality protective packaging.

• AEROSPACE

• AGRICULTURE/PRODUCE

• AUTOMOTIVE

• BOOK PUBLISHERS

• CHEMICAL/HYGIENE

• COSMETICS

• COMPUTERS/ PERIPHERALS

• DOORS/BUILDING MATERIALS

• ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS

• FOOD

• FULFILLMENT/MAIL ORDER HOUSE

• FURNITURE: HOUSEHOLD/OUTDOOR

• GLASSWARE/CHINA

• INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES

• JEWELRY

• MEDICAL/DENTAL SUPPLIES

• MILITARY/GOVERNMENT

• MOVING AND STORAGE

• PHARMACEUTICALS

• PUBLISHING

• RETAIL

• SUPPLY SPECIALISTS

• TRANSPORTATION


Contact Pregis protective packaging solutions:

877.692.6163 www.pregis.com

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Pregis provides each customer an experienced, consultative sales specialist and dedicated Customer Service representative. Not only are our service representatives highly trained to understand the packaging business and customer-specific challenges, but our sales representatives also work with end-users to provide the right material and the right solution for each protective packaging need.

WORLD CLASS CUSTOMER SERVICE

TRUSTED BRANDSABSOLUTE FLOORING UNDERLAYMENT

AIR-KRAFT® RENEW™ BUBBLE-LINED/KRAFT MAILER

AIRSPEED® INFLATABLE PACKAGING SYSTEMS

ARMOR-LITE® BUBBLE-LINED POLY MAILER

ASTRO-BUBBLE® RENEW RECYCLED AIR CUSHIONING

ASTRO-BUBBLE® GREEN™ RECYCLED AIR CUSHIONING

ASTRO-CELL® AIR CUSHIONING

ASTRO-FOAM® PE SHEET FOAM

ASTRO-FOAM® RENEW PE SHEET FOAM

CHAMBERPAK™ CUSTOM CELLULAR CUSHIONING SYSTEM

EDGE-FOAM® PE PROTECTORS

EP-FLEX™ RENEW BIODEGRADABLE VOID FILL FILM

EZ® BUBBLE-OUT™ BAGS-ON-A-ROLL

GATOR-PAK™ MAILERS

GEOSPEED™ PAPER PACKAGING SYSTEMS

INTELLIPACK® FOAM-IN-PLACE

MICROFOAM® SHEET FOAM

PAD-KRAFT® PADDED 100% PAPER MAILER

PANTA-PAK® PLASTIC TRAYS

POLYPLANK® PE FOAM PLANK

PROFLEX® PROFILES

POLY-LITE® ALL POLY MAILER

SMARTBAGGER® FOAM-IN-BAG SYSTEM

SMARTSHOT® HAND-HELD FOAM-IN-PLACE SYSTEM

SMARTSHOT® HYBRID HAND-HELD/BAGGER MACHINE

SMARTMOLD® FOAM-IN-PLACE PRE-MOLD

TUFF-KRAFT® KRAFT PAPER & REINFORCED MAILERS

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