Dear swisscheese-ga;
Thank you for allowing me an opportunity to answer your interesting
question.
If you haven’t seen this ultra cool little invention yet it’s
certainly worth a look. In fact, it’s become such a leader in the
market that it would be difficult to research any list of liquid foam
shipping components without finding this one on the list. This dandy
is called Instapak Quick Foam and it’s clean, functional and super
easy to use. (Be sure to see their “movie”). You simply burst the
capsules where the pre-measured compounds are stored inside the bag
and massage it and the foam inflates the bag filling the vacancies in
the box surrounding your item. That's it. Their flier says that it
contains “Instapack liquid components” and it basically works on the
same principle you are seeking, with the exception that it is
pre-measured,ready to go and there's no need to handle any chemicals
or smell any fumes. It comes with manuals, a CD, goggles and fifteen
packs of the stuff (13 lbs shipping total) for $199.00. The packages
are sold in lots and get significantly cheaper when purchased in
volume.
INSTAPAK® QUICK FOAM
http://www.sealedair.com/products/protective/instapak/quick/instapakquick_works.html
movie http://www.sealedair.com/products/protective/instapak/quick/instapakquick_works.html#
If its a lot of this stuff you need and you are interested in their
industrial strength machine, this thing can put it out. Watch this
movie and take special note of how the flat “bag” of liquid compound
is automatically activated in seconds and how quickly it expands when
it is placed in the box. Within seconds of being filled by the machine
the compounds do their thing and virtually wrap around your item
filling every crevice of the packing box. A few seconds after that the
pack of expanded foam sets up and forms a molded cushion tailored
specifically to the item being shipped.
SPEEDYPACKER® SYSTEMS: THE COMPLETE FOAM-IN-BAG PACKAGING SOLUTION
http://www.sealedair.com/products/protective/instapak/default.htm
movie
http://www.sealedair.com/products/protective/instapak/speedypackervideos.html
L&R SHIPPING SUPPLY
http://lnrshippingsupplies.com/instapak.htm
PRICING (the more you buy the cheaper they are in volume)
http://www.sealedair.com/products/protective/instapak/quick/instapakquick_cost.html
PURCHASE
http://www.sealedair.com/products/protective/instapak/quick/instapakquick_purchase.html
This article explains how the product uses a liquid polyurethane foam
that can expand up to 200 times its liquid volume, which confirms that
it does work in much the same was as the old measure-and-mix method.
Once activated and expanded to its maximum size, the foam holds its
shape throughout the duration of its use. In addition it’s
environmentally safe. It contains no “chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) or
hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs), which have been associated with the
depletion of the ozone layer. After use, the foam compacts to
approximately 10 percent of its volume in a landfill. Biostable, the
material will not degrade to pollute air or ground water.”
PACKAGING DIGEST
http://www.packagingdigest.com/articles/200211/44.html
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The concept of mixing and pouring the compounds yourself is rapidly
going by the wayside. Here is another company that hopes to give
Instapak a run for its money:
NCFI
http://www.ncfi.com/packaging.htm
Packing techniques http://www.ncfi.com/packaging_techniques.htm
You can contact them and find out more information but at the moment
they are running the trade show circuit with their product.
North Carolina Foam Industries
Div. of Barnhardt Mfg. Co.
P.O. Box 1528, Mount Airy, NC 27030
800-346-8229
fax 336-789-9586
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As an alternative, this company produces a two-part resin used
primarily to create faux scenery for theater and hobbyists. If it’s
only a small amount that you need and you don't mind getting your
hands in the mix yourself, this might very well be adaptable to suit
your purposes:
GEODESIC FOAM
http://web2.iadfw.net/toolman/bragdon/item1.htm
Below you will find that I have carefully defined my search strategy
for you in the event that you need to search for more information. By
following the same type of searches that I did you may be able to
enhance the research I have provided even further. I hope you find
that that my research exceeds your expectations. If you have any
questions about my research please post a clarification request prior
to rating the answer. Otherwise, I welcome your rating and your final
comments and I look forward to working with you again in the near
future. Thank you for bringing your question to us.
Best regards;
Tutuzdad-ga
INFORMATION SOURCES
INSTAPAK® QUICK FOAM
http://www.sealedair.com/products/protective/instapak/quick/instapakquick_works.html
SPEEDYPACKER® SYSTEMS: THE COMPLETE FOAM-IN-BAG PACKAGING SOLUTION
http://www.sealedair.com/products/protective/instapak/default.htm
L&R SHIPPING SUPPLY
http://lnrshippingsupplies.com/instapak.htm
PACKAGING DIGEST
http://www.packagingdigest.com/articles/200211/44.html
NCFI
http://www.ncfi.com/packaging.htm
GEODESIC FOAM
http://web2.iadfw.net/toolman/bragdon/item1.htm
SEARCH STRATEGY
SEARCH ENGINE USED:
Google ://www.google.com
SEARCH TERMS USED:
LIQUID POLYURETHANE FOAM PACKAGING
RESIN POLYURETHANE EXPANDS SHIPPING
POLYURETHANE FOAM SHIPPING
POLYURETHANE FOAM KITS SHIPPING |
