Sensitive products such as bottles, glass or porcelain need protection in transit that adapts to their shape. A paper cushioning mat is a paper-based solution for exactly this task. One example is the PaperMat by LiKa Pack. It is made from BRANOseal KS, the cold-sealable paper from BRANOpac. We produce the paper, and LiKa Pack processes it into the finished mat and sells it. In this article, we show how the application works, which properties BRANOseal KS offers and where you can obtain the material and the finished PaperMat.
Key Facts About the PaperMat Made from BRANOseal KS
- BRANOseal KS is a plastic-free, cold-sealable kraft paper that adheres only to itself and seals at room temperature.
- The PaperMat by LiKa Pack is a flexible paper cushioning mat made of coated kraft paper and is made from BRANOseal KS.
- Typical applications include shipping bottles, glass, porcelain and other fragile items.
- You can obtain the paper from BRANOpac and the finished PaperMat from LiKa Pack.
What Is a Paper Cushioning Mat?
A paper cushioning mat is a flexible mat made of coated kraft paper. It serves as protective and cushioning material for shipping and is placed or wrapped around the product. In doing so, it adapts to the contours of the product.
During shipping, impacts, pressure and friction act on the goods. Glass, porcelain and bottles in particular therefore need protection that holds them in place and absorbs vibrations. Many shippers look for paper-based solutions that are easy to process and can be disposed of with waste paper afterwards.
The PaperMat by LiKa Pack is one such cushioning mat. It is made from BRANOseal KS.
BRANOseal KS: The Cold-Sealable Paper Behind the PaperMat
What Does Cold-Sealable Mean?
BRANOseal KS is a plastic-free, single-side coated kraft paper. The coating adheres only to itself and not to the packaged goods. Two layers can therefore be sealed together with light pressure. No heat-sealing equipment or great effort is needed, as the paper seals at room temperature.
With this type of closure, additional sealing materials such as adhesive tape or strapping are not required.
Who Does What?
Two companies share the work on the PaperMat. BRANOpac produces the paper BRANOseal KS. LiKa Pack processes it into the PaperMat and offers the finished end product.
Please send enquiries about the paper, grades, formats or customer-specific requirements to us. For the finished PaperMat, LiKa Pack is your point of contact.
Advantages and Applications of the PaperMat
Advantages of the Cushioning Mat
The PaperMat is easy to shape and can be adapted to different products. There is no need to cut or fold it, as the mat is simply placed in or wrapped around the product. It also has a high resilience, which contributes to its cushioning effect.
The mat is made from 80 g/m² coated kraft paper and, according to LiKa Pack, is particularly suitable for online retail.
On the material side, BRANOseal KS offers easy handling. Precisely fitting packaging also helps to avoid unnecessary waste.
Typical Applications
Typical applications include shipping bottles, glassware and porcelain as well as other fragile items.
Whether the cushioning mat is suitable for a particular product depends on weight, shape and shipping route. We recommend testing the packaging on a case-by-case basis.
Technical Properties of BRANOseal KS at a Glance
BRANOseal KS is unbleached kraft paper and is available in grammages of 50, 80, 130 and 210 g/m².
The key data in brief:
- Delivery form: roll, 220 cm wide with a diameter of approx. 80 cm, other roll formats on request
- Processing: seals at room temperature and is suitable for machine processing
- Storage: dust-free, cool and dry, recommended at 15 to 25 °C, shelf life of 12 months
- Coating: meets the requirements of FDA 175.105
- Occupational safety: not a hazardous substance under the REACH Regulation, so no safety data sheet is required
Individual Requirements
Would you like to use BRANOseal KS for your own packaging or converting solution? We develop tailor-made solutions on request. Please contact us to discuss format, grammage and your requirements.
Sustainable Product Protection with Paper-Based Packaging
Paper is a renewable raw material, and sustainability has a firm place at BRANOpac. BRANOseal KS has a plastic-free coating and is classified as technically recyclable in a recycling plant using conventional processes in accordance with CEPI Version 3.
The paper can be disposed of with waste paper or residual waste. If recycling via waste paper is not possible in exceptional cases, local official regulations apply. BRANOseal KS is also available with FSC and PEFC certification on request.
The information on recycling and disposal refers to BRANOseal KS. BRANOpac is certified to ISO 9001 and ISO 14001.
Would you like to use BRANOseal KS for your own packaging or converting solution? Please talk to us about format, grammage and your individual requirements. You can obtain the finished PaperMat directly from LiKa Pack.
Cold-sealable paper is a single-side coated paper that adheres only to itself and not to the packaged goods. It can be sealed with light pressure at room temperature, so no heat-sealing equipment is needed. BRANOseal KS is one such paper.
A paper cushioning mat is suitable for protecting fragile shipments such as bottles, glassware and porcelain. It is placed or wrapped around the product and adapts to its shape. Whether it is suitable for a particular product depends on weight, shape and shipping route. We recommend testing the packaging on a case-by-case basis.
BRANOseal KS is classified as technically recyclable in a recycling plant using conventional processes in accordance with CEPI Version 3. The paper can be disposed of with waste paper or residual waste. This information refers to the paper BRANOseal KS.
You can obtain BRANOseal KS from BRANOpac. The paper is available in grammages of 50, 80, 130 and 210 g/m², and other roll formats are possible on request. Please contact us and we will discuss your requirements with you.
The finished PaperMat is offered by LiKa Pack. You can find further information and ways to order directly on the LiKa Pack website. BRANOpac supplies the paper BRANOseal KS that is used for the PaperMat.