Automated Mailing & Bagging Solutions
Pregis Automated Mailing & Bagging Solutions are engineered to optimize processes, solve labor challenges, and drive operational output. Backed by the power of Pregis engineering and service support, our automated solutions portfolio will seamlessly fit into packing operations and immediately impact throughput.
Industry-Trusted Automated Bagging Machines
Purpose-built to enhance packing processes, our Pregis Sharp™ automated bagging machines are designed with operators in mind. Their simple yet powerful configurations allow a single operator to produce the same output as four manual packers. These automated bagging systems are calibrated to run seamlessly with both Pregis paper and poly mailing solutions, allowing for a tailored, sustainable approach to fulfillment.
Quality Automated Bags and Mailers You Can Trust
Pregis proudly manufactures curbside recyclable paper and recycled content poly solutions in-house, ensuring we can deliver high-quality products tailored to unique needs. Robust domestic production enables reliably fast turnaround, helping to minimize downtime during high-volume peak seasons.
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Automated Bagging Systems Solve Fulfillment Challenges
Automated bagging solutions are a game-changer for companies facing fulfillment challenges, such as keeping up with high order volumes, and offers a crucial advantage for companies experiencing rapid growth. It supports operations during peak seasons and enables companies to maintain efficiency and productivity even during periods of rapid expansion. By automating the packaging process, these systems ensure that companies can meet demand without sacrificing quality or efficiency.
Increasing Efficiency Through Automation
Automatic bagging systems handle the same volume as four manual packers, requiring only one operator; these machines make a significant difference when labor is scarce. They also significantly impact labor overhead, providing a cost-effective solution for streamlining fulfillment processes.
FAQ
What is an automated bagging machine?
An automated bagging machine is a semi-automated piece of equipment that drives operational efficiency and solves labor challenges by allowing a single operator to pack and seal products into bags or mailers.
What are the benefits of an automated bagging system?
Automated packaging systems, like bagging equipment, allow for optimized operational output. Bagging machines, like the Pregis Sharp line, can produce the same throughput with 1 machine and 1 operator as 4 manual packers, maximizing volume while solving labor and process challenges.
How do automatic packaging machines work
Automated packaging machines connect with your warehouse management system (WMS) to transfer product details or shipping information onto mailers or bags. The warehouse system signals to the bagger that a new consumable or item needs to be packed; the bagger then prints the pertinent information and presents the open bag to an operator to pack. Once a product is packed and the operator hits a button, the bag is sealed and ready for inventory or shipment.
Can a bagging machine print shipping labels?
Yes, you can think of a bagging machine as an advanced printer that also happens to help pack products. Pregis Sharp™ machines utilize Zebra printers, the market's most commonly used warehouse printers, meaning the baggers will easily connect to warehouse management systems (WMS) to build on your existing packing process. When a label is sent from your system, it is instantly transferred to the printer on the bagging machine and can be processed and packed in real time.
How do I choose a packaging machine?
When choosing a bagging machine, consider what bag sizes it can handle, whether it integrates easily into your warehouse system, if it's designed to be operator-friendly, and if it comes with service and assistance to ensure the continuity of your packing operations.
How many bags can the machine run per minute?
Output will depend on many factors, such as WMS, bagger connections, labor processes, and product type, but typically, adding a bagger to your operations will push your throughput to about 8-12 bags per minute. These varying factors are why selecting a bagger that easily integrates into your warehouse processes is crucial.
What kind of bags can I use in a bagging machine?
Different types of automated bagging machines are compatible with different materials. The most versatile machines should be able to handle poly bags and mailers. Newer, more advanced bagging equipment, like the Pregis Sharp™ MaxPro series, can also run poly and paper consumables.
What are automated poly bags used for?
Automated Poly Bags are consumables that help companies optimize their fulfillment and inventory processes. They run on automated bagging machines that utilize a single operator and print shipping details or product information on the poly bags or mailers. Automated poly bags typically have a pre-set width and length and are pre-sealed on three sides, with the final side being sealed by the bagger once an operator has loaded the product. Poly bags can come in a variety of film blends and can have special features, such as return strips, vent holes, and hang holes.
Why Pregis Automated Mailing & Bagging Solutions?
Comprehensive Solution Portfolio
- Reliable, purpose-built machinery designed to support a variety of industries
- Innovative, functional design shaped by real-world market and operational needs
- Intuitive, safe operation that simplifies training and accelerates adoption
- Material-neutral platforms providing flexibility across systems and applications
Vertically Integrated Manufacturing
- Consistently low lead times to support predictable planning and execution
- A single point of accountability for both consumables and machinery, ensuring quality and coordination end to end
- Peak-ready stocking programs designed to protect supply during demand surges
Value-Added Partnership
- A consultative partnership grounded in your operations, goals and constraints
- Hands-on, application-specific engineering support, including sampling and virtual demos to validate fit
- Tailored ROI analysis and sustainability impact reporting available to quantify your total cost of ownership
- Remote service support with rapid troubleshooting to minimize downtime and protect throughput
Ease of Integration
- A high-touch installation support ensures a smooth go-live
- Designed for seamless integration within existing warehouse operations
- A modular portfolio that enables custom configurations as needs evolve
- Comprehensive operator and maintenance training
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