Maximise product protection with Signode’s Airflex cushioning solutions |
Conventional cushioning solutions lacked standardization and included use of materials such as newspapers, shredded paper, waste corrugated sheets and anything else which was handy and easily available. Needless to say, the cushioning was ineffective and failed to serve its purpose. More recently, EPS (expanded polystyrene) & EPE (expanded polyethylene) foams are being extensively used for cushioning. However, this requires investment in molds and fabrication while providing limited flexibility of usage. Additionally, they occupy large inventory space and are difficult to dispose by the end user. Signode Airflex cushioning solutions are specifically designed for inside the box cushioning applications. The multi-tubes structure provides excellent cushioning, flexibility and high load-bearing capacity at optimal costs thus maximizing product protection during handling and transportation. The Airflex cushioning solutions are based on the principle of using air as a cushioning medium. It is a multi-tubular column structure made by sandwiching two layers of PE films with a valve in between. It can be easily inflated using an inflator attached to pneumatic air supply or a compressor. The ‘non-return valve’ automatically locks the air after inflation enabling each tube to act as an independent air chamber, thereby ensuring that air remains trapped inside each column. It is available in roll form and can also be supplied as customized pouches for specific applications. |
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Applications Airflex cushioning solutions are used for product packaging applications in multiple segments such as Glassware, Durables, Food, E-Commerce, Appliances, Electronic, Testing Instruments Spare parts etc. Depending upon the product characteristics, nature of shipper, packaging process & supply chain, customized solutions are designed to provide optimal packaging. The efficacy of the solutions is established by drop testing, vibration testing & impact testing. |
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Advantages: Airflex cushioning solutions offer multiple benefits in packaging over other cushioning materials. |
Maximum protection Multi-tubes concept provides excellent cushioning and high load bearing capacity, thus maximizing product protection during handling and transportation. No capital investment Airflex solutions come in pre-fabricated designs which can be inflated on demand at the time of application. This does not require any capital investment and significantly reduces the cost in designing the packaging. Inventory space optimization Airflex solutions are supplied in deflated form either in rolls or in pouches. This optimizes storage space and reduces incoming shipping cost. Customization Airflex solutions can be supplied in customized width and film thickness based on application requirement. Pre-fabricated pouches can be made for different SKU’s. Flexibility Airflex solutions are easy to apply. It can be used for packing multiple sizes & variants of products, thereby providing flexibility of usage. |
Table providing comparison with other packaging materials |
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Video link for Airflex cushioning solutions: https://youtu.be/W9WKZd93Kys |
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