Automated Packaging Systems introduces extra-wide, breakthrough in bag packaging

Automated Packaging Systems (Booth 4747) has introduced its newest and most advanced bag packaging system – the Autobag 850STM Mail Order Fulfillment Bagger. The Autobag 850S marries state-of-the-art engineering and superior ergonomics to create a mail order fulfillment system with a small footprint that is easy to use and inherently safe.

The Autobag 850S runs mail bags up to 22 inches wide. Innovative bag opening technology grabs and securely grips the bag in load-ready position, creating a pass-through up to 11 x 11 inches, making it ideal for bulky or multi-item orders. This arrangement also enables the use of a smaller, more completely filled bag to reduce material costs.

An AutoTouch control screen provides quick access to job setup parameters, on-board diagnostics, data retrieval, performance monitoring, and a help system with operator tutorials.

“The ergonomic design and engineering technology of this new system will revolutionize how bag packaging systems are used to improve productivity and accuracy of mail order fulfillment operations,” says Chris Rempe, director of product management. “The entire system has been designed to improve operator efficiencies with several built-in functions that increase total system throughput.”

A compact thermal transfer imprinter is positioned in line with the next bag to be loaded and prints high resolution graphics, text, bar codes, and personalized data directly onto the bag, eliminating the cost of printing and affixing separate shipping labels. The Autobag 850S fully integrates with customer databases for personalized 1:1 mail order fulfillment packing and shipping.

Bag size changeovers are easily accomplished in less than five minutes with simplified threading and a new tension control system that automatically centers and monitors the film throughout the bagging process. A modular bag storage shelf built into the bagger conveniently supports genuine Autobag pre-opened bag-in-box materials.

Mail order fulfillment and shipping applications that can benefit from this next generation bag packaging technology include apparel, sporting goods, shoes, fashion accessories, automotive parts, hardware and plumbing accessories, nutraceuticals, pharmaceuticals, and a range of internet-based products in medium to large volumes.

ProMat 2015 is scheduled to be held March 23-26, 2014 at Chicago’s McCormick Place. The tradeshow will showcase the latest manufacturing, distribution and supply chain solutions in the material handling and logistics industry. Modern’s complete ProMat 2015 coverage.