Inflatable Packaging System creates custom-sized cushions.
Press Release Summary:
Available in 2 models, FillTeck(TM) System enables operators to select length and height of cushioning material at touch of button. FillTeck(TM) 400 uses 16 in. wide film and produces cushioning material at 16 fpm, while FillTeck(TM) 600 uses 24 in. wide film and produces cushioning material at 12 fpm. Four film structures are available to meet requirements of different applications. Cushioning ranges in height from ½-4 in. and is perforated or cut to length operator selects.
Original Press Release:
Sealed Air's FillTeck(TM) Inflatable Packaging System Offers Flexibility
By Creating On-Demand, Adjustable Height and Length Cushioning
SADDLE BROOK, N.J. (Oct. 30, 2006) - Sealed Air's new FillTeck(TM) inflatable packaging system creates custom-sized cushions that provide superior cushioning, and blocking and bracing for products throughout the shipping cycle. The FillTeck(TM) system, available in two models, enables operators to select the length and height of the cushioning material at the touch of a button.
With the easy-to-use control pad, the operator can select the desired cushion height and length and can even change cushion size in mid-production. The FillTeck(TM) system produces cushions in various sizes, ranging in height from 1/2 inch to 4 inches. The cushioning material is perforated or cut to a length the operator selects. This flexibility enables the system to produce cushions for narrow cross sections within the carton and eliminate waste by creating cushioning that is perfectly sized to fit around a product for protecting high-value or fragile items.
The FillTeck(TM) system offers a variety of cushion options for different purposes and for a variety of applications. The operator can choose to program the FillTeck(TM) system to produce one, two or four cushions across the material web and to create different height cushions. For instance, to wrap an item such as a vase or a clock in FillTeck(TM) packaging, operators can use one of the quilted options which allow the material to fit around irregularly shaped products. To provide cushioning for the bottom, top and sides of a carton, and to accommodate larger items including furniture, operators can create a protective pad by choosing an option with long, tube-like cushions. The cushioned pads provide protection at the bottom of a carton and guard against shock, vibration and damage. A range of markets including furniture manufacturers, parts distributors and book publishers can benefit from this versatile system.
With the FillTeck(TM) system, a small amount of material can produce large volumes of cushioning on-demand with limited operator involvement - making the system ideal for batching applications. The system joins two webs of flat film and seals the film into the desired configuration. The patterned film is inflated and then perforated or cut to the desired length. The resulting cushions can be fed onto a roll winder or an overhead conveyor for delivery to work stations.
Four different film structures are available to meet the performance requirements of different applications. FillTeck(TM) Standard is designed for light-duty cushioning applications, and FillTeck(TM) Plus film provides enhanced strength for fragile items. FillTeck(TM) X film is ideal for heavy products that require durable protection, and the FillTeck(TM) Anti-Static Plus film is available for those applications requiring anti-static protection.
The FillTeck(TM) 400 system, using 16-inch wide film, produces cushioning material at
16 feet per minute; and the FillTeck(TM) 600 system, using 24-inch wide film, produces cushioning material at 12 feet per minute.
For more information on the FillTeck(TM) inflatable system, call 1-800-568-6636 or visit www.filltecksystem.com.
About Sealed Air
Sealed Air is a leading global manufacturer of a wide range of food and protective packaging materials and systems. Sealed Air's widely recognized and respected brands include Bubble Wrap® cushioning, Cryovac® food packaging products, Jiffy® protective mailers and Instapak® foam-in-place packaging. The Company's products protect and preserve its customers' products from the plant or warehouse through the rigors of the distribution chain. Sealed Air's industry-leading investment in research and development enables the Company to deliver innovative packaging solutions that add measurable value to its customers' businesses around the world. Sealed Air's commitment to innovation and quality products resulted in it being ranked as America's Most Admired "Packaging, Containers" company in FORTUNE's 2006 survey. For more information about Sealed Air, please visit the Company's web site at www.sealedair.com.
