Key Differences Between Machine-Applied and Hand-Applied Stretch Films
Stretch films play a crucial role in securing pallets and boxes for both storage and shipping. They protect the products inside from damage, dust, and moisture, ensuring your goods arrive at their destination in perfect condition. There are two main methods for applying stretch films: machine-applied and hand-applied. Each method has its own advantages and […]
How to Design the Perfect Packaging Line
Designing the ideal packaging line is a complex but crucial endeavor for manufacturing business owners and packaging facility managers. A well-designed line can increase productivity, reduce costs, and ensure your products are protected throughout their journey to the end user. Here’s how to create a packaging line that works seamlessly from start to finish. Understand […]
7 Tips for Packaging Machine Maintenance
To ensure your packaging machines run smoothly and you avoid costly downtime for repairs, it’s essential to have a solid maintenance plan in place. Regular inspections, proper testing, and routine adjustments help your packaging equipment last longer and function at peak performance. Here are key tips to maintain your packaging machinery effectively: 1. Create a […]
The Right Tool for the Job: Achieve Consistent Packaging Quality with Better Machinery
Consistent quality is critical in packaging. It can enhance brand perception and improve product protection during storage, shipping, and distribution. To maintain the highest standards, businesses need to have the right packaging machinery in place. Whether you use automatic or semiautomatic packaging equipment, investing in the best tool for the job is key to achieving […]
How to Integrate Packaging Automation Solutions into Existing Production Lines
Upgrading equipment and integrating automated systems into an existing packaging line can be challenging. However, for manufacturers aiming to modernize production processes, minimize waste, optimize costs, and enhance operational efficiency, packaging automation is a smart investment. The process of integrating automation-based solutions with older equipment requires careful planning and execution. In this article, we’ll explore […]
Go with the Flow: A Guide to Automated Flow Wrappers
In today’s fast-paced manufacturing environment, packaging efficiency and consistency are critical factors. Companies need to package their products quickly and reliably while maintaining a high standard of quality. This is where machines like automated flow wrappers can make a significant difference. This equipment offers a streamlined, cost-effective solution for wrapping products in protective films, revolutionizing […]
Your Guide to Corrugated Packaging
Corrugated packaging materials have long been a cornerstone of shipping and product protection. However, there’s more to corrugated cardboard than meets the eye. Composed of multiple layers of paper, its design and construction contribute to its strength, lightweight nature, and versatility. This affordable material offers excellent impact protection, making it a popular choice for individual […]
Automated Packaging Machines: More Cost-Effective than You Think!
Many packaging facilities are hesitant to add automated packaging machines and technology. They look at the bottom line and are unsure about the initial costs for the equipment and installation. We regularly hear “we’d like to automate, but we can’t afford it” when we suggest automatic and semiautomatic packaging machines. Yes, this equipment isn’t cheap, […]
The One-Stop Shop for All Your Packaging Needs
There is so much more to packaging than boxes and bubble. Every aspect of the process must be optimized for quality, consistency, efficiency, and cost. Even the smallest packaging mistakes could cost you thousands of dollars per year. This is why First Packaging Systems exists. We focus on assisting our clients with every single facet […]
9 Different Types of Packaging Tapes and Adhesives
Whether your sealing solutions are automated, or you still use a manual process, adhesives will always be needed in packaging. You must seal packages and bulk cases to ensure your products are properly protected throughout storage, shipping, and distribution. A failed seal can lead to lost loads and product damage—not to mention a potentially poor […]
