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What are paper fillings?
Paper fillings are a type of protective packaging material that uses variously processed paper to fill empty spaces in boxes and protect goods during transport. Special machines, depending on the type of filling, are most commonly used for their preparation.
What are the basic types of paper fillings?
The basic types include single-layer and double-layer paper fillings. These are supplied in the form of rolls or packages, from which the machine removes the paper, crumples it and then separates the required length of paper.
Single-layer paper filling is suitable for lighter shipments. The double-layer version is suitable for heavier loads.
Honeycomb (wrap/mesh) paper is also gaining popularity. It is a perforated paper that increases its volume by manual or machine tension and can be used for product wrapping, similar to bubble wrap.
You can find more about crumpled paper as a box filling material on a separate page.
Single-layer
- Basic processing of single-layer paper
- Widht: 381mm
- Lenght: 500, 360m
- Grammage: 50, 70 g
- In rolls or folded packages with perforation
- Made by machine PA2000/4000
Single-layer PAD
- Advanced processing of single-layer paper
- Widht: 381mm
- Lenght: 500, 360m
- Grammage: 50, 70 g
- In rolls or folded packages with perforation
- Made by machine PA4600
Multi-layer PAD
- Number of layers: 2, 3
- Widht: 700mm (fanfolded to 300mm)
- Lenght: 170, 220, 350m
- Grammage: 70, 70+70, 120 g
- In roles for small and medium-sized businesses
- Made by machine PA5000
Multi-layer PAD
- Number of layers: 2, 3
- Widht: 700mm
- Length: 335 m (pack), 7,600 m (continuous pallet)
- Grammage: 70, 90 g
- Fanfold for big businesses
- Made by machine PA6000
Wrap paper
- Width: 395, 500 mm
- Length: 100, 250 m
- Grammage: 70, 90 g
- Colours: Natural, white, red, black
- Option to insert a white silk layer
- Made by machine AW8000
Bubble wrap paper
- Width: 400-600mm
- Bubble diameter: 12 mm
- Colour: Natural
- Bubble height: Approx. 5 mm
- Made by machine AB1000
What materials are used?
To fill the space, both kraft paper and recycled grey paper of various weights are used. The most commonly used weights are 50/70/90g. The weight significantly affects the behaviour of the filler. While the lowest weight is suitable for the lightest products, higher weights, due to their greater stiffness, can withstand heavier loads.
What machines are used to prepare paper filling?
Unlike machines for air cushioning, each type of paper filling has its own specific machine.
PA2000/4000
The PA4000 is a basic machine for preparing single-layer paper filling. However, it offers advanced features such as automatic paper cutting or an automatic mode that prepares the next batch of filling immediately after the previous one is removed.
Possibility of attachment to the table top.
- Dimensions: 910x910x1620
- Weight: 19/25kg
- Voltage: 230V
- PA2200/2400
- Widht: 381mm
- Lenght: 500, 360m
- Grammage: 50, 70 g
- In rolls or fanfold with perforation
PA4600
The PA4600 is an advanced machine for preparing single-layer paper filling with a much more compact design. It offers advanced features such as automatic paper cutting or an automatic mode that prepares the next batch of filling immediately after the previous one is removed.
- Dimensions: 630x400x1370
- Weigth: 39kg
- Voltage: 230V
- PA2200/2400
- Widht: 381mm
- Lenght: 500, 360m
- Grammage: 50, 70 g
- In rolls or fanfold with perforation
PA5000
The PA5000 is capable of preparing both single- and double-layer paper fillings. The resulting filling is processed into a stronger PADs. Automatic paper cutting and automatic mode are standard.
- Dimensions: 750x500x1260
- Weight: 78kg
- Voltage: 230V
- PA5400/5500
- Number of layers: 2, 3
- Widht: 700 mm (fanfold)
- Lenght: 170, 220, 350m
- Grammage: 70, 120 g
- In rolls
- Craft paper possible
PA6000
- Dimensions: 1220x850x1570
- Weight: 85kg
- Voltage: 230V
- PA2602
- Widht: 700mm
- Lenght: 7600m
- Grammage: 90g
- Fanfolded with perforation on pallet
Package version available
- PA2402
- Wight: 760mm
- Lenght: 335m
- Grammage: 70g
- Fanfolded with perforation
AW8000
The AW8000 is an automatic device for preparing mesh paper.
A manual version of the machine is also available.
- Dimensions: 730x420x350
- Weight: 23kg
- Voltage: 230V
- Width: 395, 500 mm
- Length: 100, 250 m
- Grammage: 70, 90 g
- Colours: Natural, white, red, black
- Option to insert a white silk layer
AB1000
The B1000 is an automatic device for preparing bubble paper.
- Dimensions: 530x320x350
- Weight: 21kg
- Voltage: 230V
- Width: 400-600mm
- Bubble diameter: 12 mm
- Colour: Natural
- Bubble height: Approx. 5 mm
What to choose: paper, machine or another void fill
By goods and need:
| Goods and need | Recommended solution |
|---|---|
| Light goods, filling empty space in the box | single-ply paper (PA2000/4000, PA4600 machines) |
| Heavier and fragile goods, fixing and cushioning impacts | two- or three-ply paper in firm strips (PA5000, PA6000 machines) |
| Wrapping the product itself, replacing bubble wrap | honeycomb wrap paper (AW8000 machine) |
| Goods with sharp edges, or an all-paper package | paper, not air pillows |
| Lowest weight and material use for the same volume | air pillows |
More details, questions and answers about crumpled paper are on the crumpled paper page, and about air void fill on the air void fill page.
How to choose a paper machine
Each type of paper void fill has its own machine. The machines in one place:
| Machine | Paper | Dimensions (l x h x d, mm) | Weight | Power supply |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PA2000/4000 | single-ply | 910x910x1620 | 19/25 kg | 230 V |
| PA4600 | single-ply, more compact machine | 630x400x1370 | 39 kg | 230 V |
| PA5000 | single-ply and multi-ply, firmer strips | 750x500x1260 | 78 kg | 230 V |
| PA6000 | multi-ply pads, also on a pallet | 1220x850x1570 | 85 kg | 230 V |
The machine is chosen according to the type of paper and the packing volume. Space at the packing table: the largest, the PA6000, also needs room for a pallet of paper. Wrap paper is made by the AW8000 (automatic; a manual version is also available) and bubble paper by the AB1000. If you are not sure which machine to choose, tell us how many parcels you pack per day and what goods.
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