Bookstores and publishing distributors ship books, magazines, and printed materials to customers, retailers, and libraries. Books are heavy and easily damaged by corner impacts and surface scratches. Dust jackets and covers require protection during transit. Traditional void-fill materials can create dust or leave marks on book surfaces. Packing areas in bookstores are often small, with limited space for packaging supplies.
The Aircosan PT20 provides clean, protective packaging for book shipments. This desktop unit converts waste cardboard into uniform strips at 45cm width, 10mm thickness capacity, and 10 meters per minute speed. The strips provide gentle cushioning without leaving dust or marks. Workers produce material on demand as orders are packed, ensuring fresh, clean strips for each shipment.
Aircosan builds this equipment in our own facility, also manufacturing systems up to 120cm wide. The PT20 shares engineering standards with our larger equipment. The cutting mechanism produces clean strips without loose fibers. The strips maintain consistent dimensions, providing predictable protection for books of various sizes.
For bookstore and publishing distribution managers, the PT20 eliminates packaging supply storage in limited backroom spaces. Compared to keeping bubble wrap and foam on hand, the unit produces material from cardboard arriving with book shipments. The clean strips protect book covers and dust jackets without leaving residue. The PT20 helps book businesses protect their products while reducing packaging costs and freeing valuable storage space.