Small machine shops and metal fabricators operate in crowded spaces where every square foot matters. Lathes, milling machines, and welding equipment occupy most of the floor area. Packaging supplies compete for the remaining space, often creating clutter that interferes with production workflows. Purchased void-fill materials require dedicated storage areas that could otherwise hold work-in-progress or finished products.
The Aircosan P20 solves this space constraint with compact design and on-demand production. This desktop unit converts waste cardboard into honeycomb mesh cushioning at 45cm width, 10mm thickness capacity, and 10 meters per minute speed. The machine sits on a standard workbench, producing material only when needed-eliminating the need for bulk storage of purchased supplies.
Aircosan operates our own manufacturing facility, where we also build equipment up to 120cm wide. The P20 shares engineering standards with our larger industrial systems, ensuring reliable performance in workshop environments. The unit requires minimal floor space and operates quietly enough for use near machining operations. Workers can feed used boxes and produce protective material while other production activities continue.
For machine shops shipping finished components-custom brackets, machined housings, fabricated assemblies-the P20 provides consistent protection without consuming valuable floor space. The mesh conforms to irregular shapes, providing reliable cushioning for metal parts. Compared to buying and storing bubble wrap or foam supplies, the P20 reduces storage requirements and eliminates the cost of purchased void-fill. The machine also eliminates the disposal cost of cardboard waste, turning it into a production resource. For small shops where space is at a premium, the P20 delivers protection without the overhead.