What is IntelliPack?
IntelliPack® On-Demand Foam-in-Place Machines & Systems. On-demand foam or “foam-in-place” is made in real-time by combining two liquid foams in a bag or liner. The expandable foam packaging mixture rapidly surrounds the product creating a custom, protective mold.
How does foam in place work?
This technique consists of injecting the two foam chemicals into a pre-made mold. If you put certain foam materials around a product with a sharp edge and it drops, the edge will cut right through. Foam In Place morphs into a hard protective case that sharp-edged products won’t break through.
What is foamed in place insulation?
One type of insulation that is being used more frequently today than in the past is plastic that is foamed in place. The most common of these is polyurethane foam. Polyurethane foam is made by mixing a polyol (a form of alcohol) with one or more isocyanates or di-isocyanates.
How do you make foam packaging?
Custom Foam Packing Insert
- Step 1: Wrap the Object. Wrap the object in plastic wrap.
- Step 2: Create a Cardboard Divider. Cut some scrap cardboard to about the shape of the cross-section of your container.
- Step 3: Mix the Polyurethane.
- Step 4: Pour Foam.
- Step 5: Remove From Container.
- Step 6: Trim and Pull Apart.
What is foam in place used for?
Surface and Shock Protection Foam-in-place is ideal for shipping fragile products because it protects your package contents from shock. The foam fills the surrounding spaces, creating a tight-fitting cushion that molds itself around the item.
Can open cell foam get wet?
Yes, there are open cell spray foams on the market that will absorb water, but that doesn’t mean they all do. The spray foam used here at RetroFoam of Michigan does get wet and water even moves through it, but it doesn’t trap moisture indefinitely. Open cell spray foam is also a porous material.
How does the Intellipack foam in place system work?
IntelliPack’s cellular telemetry automatically collects, monitors and measures critical information, such as liquid foam and film usage, temperature, pressure and other system parameters each time the equipment is operated. This data is monitored remotely through Pregis’ proprietary PX3 technical service platform.
How is foam in place made in real time?
On-demand foam or “foam-in-place” is made in real-time by combining two liquid foams in a bag or liner. The expandable foam packaging mixture rapidly surrounds the product creating a custom, protective mold. IntelliPack systems feature the most cost-effective, time-efficient foam-in-place packaging technology in the industry.
Which is the most efficient foam in place system?
IntelliPack® systems feature the most cost-effective, time-efficient foam-in-place packaging technology in the industry. The intuitive equipment design and responsive controls simplify the packaging process, reduce cost and increase productivity.
How does Maxwell on demand foam cushions work?
Maxwell Intelligent Interface empowers packers to create foam cushions on demand. This simple, intuitive touchscreen allows for quick agile bag creation or programmable bag sequences with barcoding that dispenses the exact sequence of bags for ideal product protection every time.
