Void fill & air

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Void fill machines and air pillow machines can…

Make your operation fast, efficient and flexible

Automated paper void fill and air pillow machines can dramatically reduce the time and hassle involved in packing your products securely, increasing throughput for effortless dispatch.

 
Keep your products safe and secure for shipping

Protective automation systems dispense paper void fill and air pillows to ensure your product has all-round protection for safe transit. Most paper materials are recycled or recyclable and the inflatable plastic systems protect your products with air so pack weights are low.

 
Save space and help you control labour costs

Void fill and air pillow machines come in a range of brands, specs and sizes to suit all operations and environments. The speed and efficiency they offer can also help you reduce labour costs and reallocate resources.

Improve your product protection with automated paper cushioning, void fill and air pillow machines

Maximise efficiency with a protective automation solution from Macfarlane Packaging

 

Our automation experts can seamlessly integrate protective automation machines into your packaging operation.

 

  • A wide range of protective automation machinery available.
  • Choice of equipment brands includes Ranpak, offering paper void fill and cushioning systems, Sealed Air and Pregis for air pillow machines and other inflatable systems.
  • Consumable papers and films can be supplied alongside protective automation equipment.
  • Packaging experts are on hand to tailor solutions to your operation and integrate them into existing packing areas.
  • Range of financial options on offer to spread the cost on larger purchases.

Browse void fill and air cushion machines available from Macfarlane Packaging

This is just a small range of the protective automation systems we can provide. If you can’t see what you’re looking for, contact us today to arrange an appointment with one of our automation experts. We can deliver tailor-made solutions for your operation.

Sealed Air Fill-Air Rocket® Inflatable Air Pillow Machine

 

The Fill-Air Rocket® inflatable void fill system is an air pillow machine that’s ideal for producing on-demand protective material. Enjoy up to 100ft of void fill cushions per minute, ensuring you can keep up with demand in even the most high-paced packing environments.

 

  • Plug-and-play machine, that does not require compressed air to operate.

 

  • Rapidly provides protective material, helping you pack your products with ease.

 

  • Compact footprint, so it can be integrated into existing packing stations.

 

  • Simple and easy to operate, this void fill machine features an ergonomic design that improves film feed and bag length detection for optimally inflated air pillows.

Buzz n’ Pack

The Buzz n’ Pack is a semi-automated packaging machine that firmly wraps products to a cardboard tray, creating a suspension pack that can be put into an outer cardboard box for shipping.

There are two models available – the Buzz n´ Pack 600er and Buzz n´ Pack 400er.

 

What are the benefits?

 

  • Up to 4 packaging cycles per minute

 

  • 4 standard size trays and boxes to go with the machine S, M, L, XL – so it can pack a wide range of products

 

  • Easy to adjust, minimising downtime between size changes

 

  • Provides a consistent packing process, helping reduce packing material consumption and waste for the end user

 

  • Quick and easy to use – employee training takes 5 minutes

 

  • Helps secure products for transit and enables dust-free shipping

 

  • Can be used with 65% recycled content film to boost sustainability

 

  • Machines are easy to install – they’re ready to use and are compact, fitting in even small spaces

Airsac® Inflatable Packaging Automation Systems

 

Ideal for environments that need to combine superior product protection and speedy dispatch, Airsac inflation machines work with our Airsac inflatable packaging.

 

  • Choice of semi and fully automated Airsac cushioning machines and tabletop systems.

 

  • Inflate Airsac bags and Airsac on a Roll in seconds, including our popular wine bottle Airsacs, electronics Airsac, and Airsac end caps, many of which contain 50% recycled content.

 

  • Designed to offer consistent inflation pressures, these protective packaging machines can reduce waste associated with overinflation compared to manual processes.

Ranpak® Paper Void Fill machines & Cushioning Systems

 

Macfarlane Packaging can supply a wide selection of Ranpak paper void fill and cushioning systems. Machines we can offer include:

 

  • Geami HV® and new Geami MV® converted for Geami WrapPak paper

 

  • FillPak®, FillPak Trident™, FillPak® M, FillPak TT® and FillPak TTC® on demand paper void fill machines

 

  • PadPak Guardian®, PadPak® LC, PadPak CC®, PadPak JR® and PadPak® SR paper cushioning machines 

 

  • The WrapPak® paper padding system

Sealed Air NewAir I.B Flex™ Void Fill Machine

 

An innovative bubble wrap on-demand system, the Sealed Air New Air I.B. Flex™ machine can produce up to 90 feet of inflatable packaging every minute. It works with a wide range of films, including recycled content options.

 

  • Fast, efficient inflation of packing material.

 

  • A small and compact void fill machine, that works well in cellular packing environment.

 

  • Optimal inflation reduces excess material by up to 50% and provides superior damage protection.

 

  • Quality-made machine with high-performance materials and coating to ensure a long lifespan and reduced downtime.

 

  • Works with extensive choice of films, including pouches and quilts of different sizes and specifications to suit your protection requirements.

Pregis MINI PAK’R® Inflatable Air Pillow Machine

 

The MINI PAK’R® is a small, easy to use air pillow system that allows you to produce protective void fill on demand. Choose different types of air cushions to suit your protection requirements.

 

  • Easy-to-use - plug in the machine, load the film and it’s ready to go!

 

  • Quick and versatile, this void fill machine can dispense up to 7.5m of air cushions per minute.

 

  • Wide range of films available, choose from 50% or 30% recycled content options, as well as different air pillow sizes and styles.

 

  • Perfect for space-limited environments, the MINI PAK’R® will fit almost anywhere!

 

  • Choose from a range of accessories to make your packing process as efficient as possible, including a mobile mount and hopper, as well as a top fill hopper that can be integrated into packing areas.

FAQs about void fill machines and air cushion machines

FAQs
Air pillows are a lightweight way to fill void spaces efficiently, providing effective cushioning to absorb shocks, impacts and prevent product movement within the pack. Inflated on demand they are quick to produce and easy to use, enhancing packing efficiency and taking up minimal space in storage before use.
An air cushion machine is a device used to produce inflatable cushions and air pillows for protective packaging. These machines inflate various sizes of polyethylene or biodegradable film to create air-filled cushions, effectively securing and cushioning products during shipping and handling. They reduce packaging material waste and storage space compared to traditional packing materials like Styrofoam peanuts or paper.
Void fill refers to materials used to fill empty spaces in packaging to prevent items from shifting and getting damaged during transit. Common void fill materials include air pillows, foam peanuts, bubble wrap and crumpled paper. These materials provide cushioning and stability, enhancing the safety of products during shipping and handling.
Always choose the right size box to ship your products, you need to reduce the need for void filling as much as possible however, fragile items should be cushioned to prevent damage in transit. These can be wrapped individually in bubble wrap or packing paper.   For any space left in the box, add your void fill material to ensure there is no potential for products to move around in the pack. You can fill the void with materials such as air pillows, loosefill (packing peanuts) or packing paper.   Be sure not to overfill the box as this can reduce the shock absorption properties of the protective materials.

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Void fill machines wholesale available across the UK and beyond. You can have Automatic bagging machines delivered to you from one of our regional distribution centres. UK delivery is available to and around the following locations:

Aberdeen, Aylesbury, Banbury, Barnsley, Bath, Bedford, Bicester, Birmingham , Bolton, Bradford, Bridgewater, Bridport, Bristol, Burton-upon-Trent , Cambridge, Chelmsford , Cheltenham, Chester , Chichester, Colchester Cornwall, Coventry, Crewe, Derby, Devon, Dewsbury, Dudley, Dundee, Durham, Edinburgh, Essex, Exeter, Fareham, Gateshead, Glasgow Glossop Gloucester, Grantham, Harlow, Heathrow, Hemel Hempstead, Hereford, High Wycombe, Horsham, Hull, Inverness, Isle of Wight, Kent, Kidderminster, Lancaster  Leamington Spa, Leeds, Lincoln, Liverpool , London , Luton , Manchester, Middlesborough, Milton Keynes, Newbury, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Norfolk, North Wales , Northampton, Nottingham , Oldham, Oxford , Plymouth, Reading, Salisbury, Sheffield, Shrewsbury, Shrewsbury, Slough, Somerset , Somerton, South Shields, South Wales, Stafford, Stockport , Stoke-on-Trent , Stratford-Upon-Avon, Sudbury, Sunderland, Surrey, Sussex , Teesside, Telford, Uxbridge, Wakefield, Walsall, Warrington, Warwick , Watford, Wigan, Windsor, Wolverhampton, Worcester, Wrexham, Yeovil, York.

You can also have automated bagging machines from Macfarlane Packaging delivered across Ireland and Continental Europe. Click to find your closest UK location or nearest Continental European site.