Wrapping skids correctly can prevent claim returns, product damage and eliminate lost items during shipping. Try to find a pallet that fits the amount of boxes you are palletizing. This prevents the stretch wrap ripping on corners of the pallet. These boxes on the skid were first secured with stretch wrap. Corner blocks and a stretch roping technique were added for further support. Additional stretch wrap was applied to connect the boxes to the skid thus providing a tight and secured wrap. You know the skid is secured my giving the upper boxes a slight push if the boxes shift, you’ll need to add more shrink wrap shift.

 

Once the skid is secured, rip the film apart from the dispenser and tuck it under the edge of one of the shrink wrap layers. This will prevent your wrap from undoing. Sometimes packages are damaged when skids are double stacked in transit. In order to avoid this, add do not stack stickers and even a pallet cone to the skids to serve as reminders. Often people do not put enough thought into preparing skids for transit. Sure all this takes a little extra time in the shipping department but it’s time well spent.

 

Pyramid Packaging is a supplier of flexible packaging supplies. Visit us at www.pyramidpackaging.com or call 847-272-3400.

Shrink wrap film rolls, and bags are a polymer plastic film and are a cost effective way to package products so they can stand out when displayed. Shrink wrap is applied over or around package products. Depending on the application, the film may or may not entirely cover the packaged item. Shrink film is used to stabilize items or group products. It’s used to package gift baskets, dry goods, frozen foods, toys, literature, and soaps.  For heavy duty bundling it’s used for beverages like bottled water. Shrink film keeps products free of debris, and provides a tamper resistance barrier. Sometimes it’s even the primary covering for foods such as meats, and vegetables.

For high volume packaging, shrink wrapping machine are used to automate this process. When heat is applied to the shrink film via a shrink tunnel, the film shrinks and tightly conforms to the shape that it’s covering. Shrink wrappers will also wrap, cut and seal the shrink film automatically. Polyolefin is the most popular type shrink wrap film but PVC, polyethylene and polypropylene films are also used for shrink wrapping. Shrink films come in rolls and bags and in a variety of thicknesses, colors, and strengths.

Pyramid Packaging is a stocking supplier of shrink wrap films and bags. Call us at 847-272-3400 for more information or click here for a quote on shrink wrap film needs.

Flexible packaging and void fill supplies are plastic based films which are used to package, protect and ship products for an array of industries. Remember when grocery store items mainly consisted of rigid packaging such paperboard boxes, glass and plastics? Have you ever received a box filled with messy polystyrene filled peanuts? Today many of these rigid packaging products has been repackaged with flexible plastic pouches and other types of flexible packaging supplies. Items like meats/poultry, snacks, drinks, dry foods condiments, detergents and even alcohol are packaged in flexible pouches. Because of their advantages, flexible plastic supplies are the fastest-growing type of packaging.

Flexible packaging supplies and void fill packaging provide several advantages over rigid packaging such as: light weight resulting in lower shipping cost, less solid waste, requires less storage space and environmentally friendly because it is recyclable and also takes up less space in a land fill. Our flexible packaging supplies include bags on a roll, specialty poly bags, stand up flexible pouches, packaging films, stretch films, and shrink films.

For more information on our flexible packaging supplies, click here or call Pyramid Packaging at 847-272-3400.

 

Pyramid Packaging Inc will be attending the 2014 Pack Expo International Show. PackExpo is the packaging and processing premier event showcasing the latest packaging machinery and supplies. The show takes place November 2-5 at Chicago‰Ûªs McCormick Place Lakeside, North and South Halls.

Many of our product lines that Pyramid Packaging represents will be exhibiting at the show. Our experienced packaging sales executives will be working the ARPAC, AutoBag and LoveShaw Pack Expo exhibits. Contact us ahead of time at 847-272-3400 or e-mail us at  [email protected] to schedule an appointment at any of the following exhibits. Our sales experience sales reps will be eager to meet with you to discuss your packaging needs.

ARPAC Pack Expo Exhibit: booth #2948 South Hall
Automated Packaging Systems (AutoBag) Pack Expo Exhibit: #2442 South Hall
LoveShaw – Little David Case Sealers and Case Erectors Pack Expo Exhibit: #3100 South Hall

 
Pyramid Packaging is a Chicagoland and national supplier of business to business flexible packaging supplies and machinery.

If you plan on attending #PackExpo 2014, be sure to stop by Automated Packaging System’s exhibit #2442. The show takes place in Chicago and runs from November 2-5 at McCormick Place’s South Hall. Since Pyramid Packaging is a Chicagoland APS dealer, our sales engineers will be at their exhibit during the show. APS will be displaying all their latest bagging, mail order fulfillment and void fill equipment.

While visiting APS, be sure to take a break and relax in their hospitality area and enjoy complimentary refreshments. They’ll feature cappuccinos on Sunday, baked cookies on Monday, roasted almonds on Tuesday and breakfast items on Wednesday. Also be sure to ask one their sales associate how you enter for a chance to win an Apple iPad mini. Click here for FREE registration to Pack Expo International 2014 and use code 28G52.

 

APS – Pack Expo 2014 – Featured Products
	FAS SPrint Revolution SidePouch Bagging System Specifically designed for fresh and frozen food packaging applications, this high speed bagging system has a wide loading area of multiple, pre-opened bags for hand load or fully automatic operations. Operates at speeds up to 900 inches per minute  State-of-the-art components and AutoTouch Control Software Stainless steel construction for daily washdown procedures Mounted on casters for mobility
	Autobag Accu-Count 200 This vibratory automatic infeed system will count and batch small parts at speeds up to 2,500 packages per hour. Accuracy for parts from 1/8 diameter to 2.5 long  AutoTouch Control Screen provides easy access to job storage Speed & accuracy increased with Overcount Discharge Funnel  Modular Replace-n-Repair components for maximum uptime
	Autobag Maximizer This packaging conveyor allows a single operator to package individual or mixed parts into kit packs with increased productivity. Easily integrates with the Autobag AB 180 bagger  Variable speed control up to 70 batches per minute Ideal for hand-load, mixed parts kit packaging  Ideal for kit packaging of small parts
	Autobag PaceSetter PS 125 Tabletop Baggers The Autobag PaceSetter PS 125 and PS 125 OneStep Tabletop Baggers are specifically designed to bring simplicity, versatility, quality and value to hand load packaging applications. All-electric system does not require compressed air to run  Compact design is ideal for low- to mid-volume packaging Operates at speeds up to 25 bags per minute Stores jobs for later recall using operator-friendly controls
	AB 255 OneStep Horizontal Mail Order fufillment The Autobag AB 255 OneStep is uniquely designed to provide flexible solutions for the dynamic packaging environments, such as mail order fulfillment. Fast, efficient operation allows increased throughput  Prints the next bag out no product to queue Tilt-back printer head for easy maintenance Available in horizontal or vertical configurations
	Autofulfillment SPrint System The Autofulfillment SPrint System is uniquely engineered to bring automation, speed and flexibility to high-volume mail order fulfillment applications. Automates the order fulfillment process to increase productivity  Easy to use operating system simplifies job changeovers Shipping labels are automatically printed, applied and verified  3-point scanning verification process ensures order accuracy
	AirPouch Express 3 Void-Fill System The AirPouch Express 3 Tabletop Void-fill System provides on-demand, easy-to-use air pillows for high packing productivity, reduced shipping costs and increased customer satisfaction.  Compact and lightweight for portability  Knifeless design eliminates primary wear item  Adjustable air volume and run timer  All-electric design does not require compressed air to operate
	AirPouch FastWrap The next generation AirPouch FastWrap is the industry’s most flexible, reliable and user-friendly on-demand protective packaging system.  Tabletop, all-electric system operates at 65 feet per minute  Designed for easy maintenance and serviceability Highly flexible system produces on demand bubbles or tubes System-matched films: Biodegradable* and Recycled *Biodegrades in one to five years. California currently prohibits labeling any plastic product as biodegradable.

 

 

Pyramid Packaging has moved to 2901 Shermer Road Northbrook, IL 60062. Our new phone number is 847-272-3400.

 

The new office is located only a couple of miles from our old location. The need for a larger warehouse, showroom and office space became more pressing due to the growth of our business and the flexible packaging supplies market. After 11 years of growth, we literally ran out space. Our new larger office allows us to inventory a wider selection packaging films, bags and equipment. We will also have a machine showroom which features the latest packaging equipment (under power) from our leading suppliers like ARPAC, Autobag, LoveShaw and Starview.

 

The move to our new location is an exciting time for all of our employees who are working hard to make the transition seamless for our customers. Since we own our new building, we are able to give it a personal touch and customize it with LED lighting, office decor and outdoor landscape and upgrade our in-house technology.

 

About Pyramid Packaging
Established in 1968, Pyramid Packaging is a value-added reseller of flexible packaging machinery, supplies, and services. We offer the latest in B2B packaging solutions.

Buy Autobag Equipment with 5.9% Financing

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If you’re interesting in purchasing a new bagger and want a great short-term financing, Autobag is offering a limited time 5.9% financing option. It allows you to spread your purchase over twelve equal payments and pay only 5.9% in financing cost. It’s FAST, EASY, and AFFORDABLE!

Here’s how it works:

• After selecting what you would like to purchase simply take the purchase price and add the 5.9% financing to give you the total cost. Divide this into twelve equal payments and this is your monthly payment plus any applicable taxes.
• You’ll make your first & last payment at the inception of the agreement along with a documentation fee of $300.00. To show you how easy it is just look at the following:

o  Example: if you purchased $50,000.00

 å¤   Multiply the purchase price by 1.059 to give you the total cost $52,950.00

夠 Divide this by 12 to give you your monthly payment – $4,412.50

夠 You make your first & last payment plus document fee when you sign the documents $9,125.00

夠 After making your final payment you own the equipment

Promotion Requirements

• Minimum size transaction of $20,000
• Offer good for applications submitted after May 1, 2014 and funded by July 31, 2014.
• Company must be in business a minimum of 4 years under the current ownership to qualify

For more information click here or call Pyramid Packaging at 847-272-3400

Promotion is based on your approved credit

Custom engineered equipment is subject to additional approval. For end-user customers only