SEALED AIR® Paper Material Insertion System

The SEALED AIR® brand Paper Material Insertion System automatically inserts paper cushioning material into trays, cartons, or boxes.

 

This cutting-edge system merges the advanced capabilities of the Sealed Air brand ProPad® paper cushioning material converter with a multi-axis robotic arm. Engineered for fast installation and easy integration into existing packing lines, this solution optimizes workflows while ensuring superior product protection.

Operators benefit from a user-friendly interface, selecting pad lengths and placement with ease. Whether padding the bottom of a box or adding cushioning on top of products, the system’s ability to adapt to different box sizes and packaging needs makes it an ideal solution for businesses looking to improve efficiency and package integrity.

Features and Benefits

  • Seamless integration into existing pack lines with ProPad systems
  • Easy-to-use interface with pre-programmed placement options for automated, accurate pad placement in boxes, cartons, and trays
  • Adjustable pad length in 2 widths to accommodate wide range of box sizes and packaging requirements
  • Curbside recyclable padding material made with recycled content, 100% recycled paper option available

Accelerating Fulfillment Capacity for Jerry's Artarama

CUSTOMER CASE STUDY

See how an automated packaging solution helped art supply retailer Jerry’s Artarama improve use of warehouse space and get more packs out the door while minimizing its total cost of order fulfillment.

Specifications

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Electrical:

230 VAC, 1-phase, 50/60HZ
also available in 400 VAC and 480 VAC

Conveyor Height:

26”- 42" (66cm - 106cm)

Carton Size:

Minimum
4” H x 11” L x 7” W (10cm x 28cm x 18cm)

Maximum
17.5” H x 23” L x 18” W (44cm x 58cm x 46cm)

Throughput:

up to 27 single-pad packs per minute

Robotics:

6-axis FANUC robot

Paper Converter:

SEALED AIR® brand ProPad Paper Cushioning System

Pneumatics:

90PSI (6 bar)

Robotics:

6-axis FANUC robot

Paper Specifications:

55# – 1-ply Kraft fanfold (1,100 feet)
44# – 2-ply Kraft rollstock (920 feet)
44# - 2 ply Kraft fanfold

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Frequently Asked Questions

Robotic paper cushion placement helps improve packaging efficiency, reduce material waste, and ensure better product safety during delivery. Applications where robotics will improve packaging operations include e-commerce and retail companies, automotive and electronics manufacturers, warehouses and distribution centers, and third-party packaging companies.

Yes - Sealed Air® paper cushioning materials are made from kraft paper that is 100% curbside recyclable. The ProPad machine converts regular, flat paper into cushioning pads of customizable length.