October 7, 2005 - Optimizing production without operator input, AIRplus® Cactus uses dispensing hopper with level sensor to monitor reserve of air pillows, then triggers production when low-level threshold is reached. Cactus Transport provides floor-mounted blower stand with up to 2 transport ducts, allowing 2 different sized pillows to be used. Standard sized hoppers include single outlet, or 10, 14, or 16 outlets. Ducting is available in 10 in. diameter and lengths of 5 or 10 ft.

Related categories: Packaging Products & Equipment

Archive Press Release
(Products mentioned in this Archive Press Release may or may not be available from the manufacturer.)

Release date: September 26, 2005

NEW AIRplus® Cactus Transport and Dispensing System from Storopack Automates Production & Delivery of Air Pillows

Cincinnati, OH - Storopack, Inc. introduces the AIRplus® Cactus - a revolutionary system which automatically manufactures and transports air pillows, optimizing production without operator input. Dispensing hoppers are equipped with level sensors to monitor the reserve of air pillows, and trigger the production when a low-level threshold is reached. At the heart of the system is the Cactus Transport - a floor mounted blower stand with up to 2 transport ducts, which allows 2 different sized pillows to be used within the system to maximize film usage and reduce packaging waste. For single-pillow operations, two different dispensing hoppers can be filled by moving one Excel machine between locations, or by using 2 Excel machines to produce the air pillows. Using 2 machines enables a large dispenser to be filled faster than can be accomplished with a single machine.

Air pillows are produced using Storopack Excel machines, and include stands with casters for transport between filling stations, and multiple spindles, to accommodate additional pillow sizes or larger quantities of pillows.

The floor-mount Cactus Transport is pre-wired and ready to plug-in to 120V service. System kit includes all pipe frames, fittings, ducting and installation hardware. Five Velcro patches to cover unused outlets are provided on hoppers with multiple outlets. The system can accommodate virtually any customer supplied horizontal distances between the transport blower and the dispensing hopper.

Standard sized Dispensing Hoppers include a single outlet, or 10, 14 or 16 outlets. Nordfab ducting with 10" diameters comes in 5-foot lengths and 90-degree elbows, to accommodate any application requirement. Standard ducting is available in 10" diameter in either 5-foot or 10-foot lengths.

Storopack engineers are available to assist with installation and application questions, as well as provide no-cost consulting.

Storopack, Inc. is the world's largest manufacturer, converter and recycler of expanded polystyrene (EPS) whose primary activities include the conversion of EPS, natural starch and paper cushioning products. In addition to providing the industry's broadest line of protective packaging, Storopack also designs and supplies loose-fill storage and delivery systems. For more information visit www.storopackinc.com, or call (800) 827-7225, or e-mail, info@storopackinc.com.

Contacts:

Public Relations:
Wahl Marketing Communications
Jim Wahl
USA
Phone: 513-259-3809

E-mail this person

General Information:
Jim Foley
USA
Phone: 513-874-0314

E-mail this person

Company Information:
Name: Storopack Inc.
Address: 4758 Devitt Dr.
City: Cincinnati
State: OH
ZIP: 45246 1106
Country: USA
Phone: 513-874-0314
FAX: 513-874-2955
http://www.storopackinc.com

Story Tools

Go Back |

E-Mail | Print | Post

	Contact company
	View Company Profile at ThomasNet.com
	Company web site
	More news from this company
	Search for suppliers of: Air Pillow Packaging Machinery
	Join the forum discussion at: Tools of the Trade

Related Stories:
Mar 21, 2008	Air Cushion Machine produces on-demand protective packaging.
Jul 26, 2007	Air Cushion Machine meets needs of small shippers.
Nov 24, 2006	Packaging System creates inflatable cushioning on-demand.
Nov 9, 2006	Inflatable Packaging System creates custom-sized cushions.
Feb 8, 2006	Benchtop Machine inflates void-fill packing pillows.
Jun 8, 2005	Packaging System dispenses 21 sq ft of cushioning/min.
Aug 13, 2003	Inflatable Packaging System creates cushions on demand.

More New Product News from this company:
Mar 12, 2008	Air Pillows provide cushioning for small items.
Feb 22, 2007	Machine provides on-demand air cushioning.
Mar 14, 2006	Collection System captures loose-fill packaging for re-use.
Sep 9, 2005	Air Pillow Machine offers portable, benchtop solution.
Oct 27, 2004	Polystyrene Material cushions electronic parts.
Apr 29, 2004	Moldable Packaging offers foam-like protection.
Dec 8, 2003	Bin Air Cushioning System produces air pillows.
Nov 18, 2003	Packing Machine provides paper cushioning.

Other News from this company:
Feb 17, 2008	Storopack Introduces Hybrid "Fit for Purpose" Packaging
Mar 22, 2007	New Filling Material with High Padding Effectiveness

Brought to you by Thomasnet.com Browse ThomasNet Directory

News provided by ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom^® (TIN). TIN is a comprehensive source of new and timely product information in the industrial marketplace. TIN supplies new product information to the web sites, e-marketplaces and print publications that serve the industrial marketplace. For press release submissions please go to http://news.thomasnet.com/submitpr.html. BY ACCESSING, BROWSING AND/OR USING THIS WEB SITE AND/OR ANY WEB SITES PROVIDED BY ProductNews.com, YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS OF USE AGREEMENT.