Medical device manufacturers and laboratory instrument suppliers face stringent cleanliness and static-control requirements that rule out many traditional packaging materials. Shredded foam generates dust and static charge, while bubble wrap can trap moisture against sensitive surfaces.
Aircosan's PT30 desktop strip-cut unit offers an elegant solution: it converts clean, recycled cardboard into soft, sinuous paper strips that provide gentle, non-abrasive cushioning for items like diagnostic analysers, surgical robots, and optical measuring instruments. Operating at a comfortable 10 metres per minute with a 55cm cutting width, this machine handles board up to 10mm thick- ideal for the lighter-weight cartons typical of medical supplies.
What sets Aircosan apart is our factory-direct manufacturing heritage: we design and produce our own cutting blade assemblies, heat-treating them to maintain sharpness over thousands of hours of operation. For a company packaging MRI coil sets or electronic blood-pressure monitors, the PT30 eliminates the need to purchase pre-formed foam inserts, reducing lead time and allowing custom-length strips for each shipment.
Compared to anti-static bubble film, paper strips are inherently static-dissipative, biodegradable, and acceptable for cleanroom-adjacent packing areas. Aircosan's technical team has also incorporated an adjustable tension system that prevents over-stretching of the input board- a detail born from our experience serving high-precision industries.
With our capacity to build systems up to 120cm wide, the PT30 represents just one tier of a comprehensive product line, all backed by our in-house metallurgical and mechanical engineering expertise. This machine empowers medical packagers to turn waste cartons into a premium, contamination-free protective material while enhancing their sustainability credentials.