Shipping large industrial equipment such as CNC machining centres, injection moulding machines, and turbine housings presents a persistent challenge: uneven weight distribution and sharp edges easily puncture conventional foam padding.
Many logistics managers have discovered that paper-based cushioning, generated on-site from waste corrugated sheets, offers superior conformability and shock absorption. Aircosan's P80 industrial-grade unit, engineered and manufactured entirely in our own factory, processes cardboard up to 20mm thick at 15 metres per minute, producing a dense honeycomb structure that cradles heavy metal components without shifting during transit.
Unlike polyethylene foam, which compresses permanently under sustained load, this paper mesh retains its resilience through multiple impact cycles. For a company shipping 5-ton press brakes, the P80 reduces packaging material costs by approximately 55% while eliminating the need to store bulky foam blocks.
Aircosan's R&D team has specifically optimised the feed rollers for extra-thick, double-wall cardboard commonly found in industrial crate packaging, ensuring jam-free operation even with moisture-affected boards. As a manufacturer capable of producing 120cm-wide systems, we bring precision engineering to every model- the P80's hardened steel cutting drums are ground to micron-level tolerances in our own machine shop, not outsourced.
This machine turns a waste liability into a protective asset, allowing workshops to recycle their incoming packaging materials and immediately reuse them as outgoing protection. The result is a closed-loop system that lowers disposal fees, reduces virgin material consumption, and demonstrates environmental responsibility- all while providing better protection than virgin plastic alternatives for heavy, awkwardly shaped industrial cargo.