Packing Automation

Packing is more than just the final step in order fulfilment, it’s where businesses can win or lose customers. Delivering the right product, in the right packaging, with accurate paperwork and labelling is essential. 

While manual packing processes may suffice for smaller operations, they can quickly become a bottleneck as order volumes grow and customer expectations rise. This is especially true for businesses fulfilling direct website orders alongside online marketplace sales, such as Amazon, where precision and timely delivery are non-negotiable to avoid costly penalties. 

Packing automation eliminates the need for manual recording and execution of each step, allowing businesses to scale efficiently while boosting accuracy and productivity. Breathe Technologies are experts in warehouse packing with a proven portfolio that supports our customers to achieve their commercial objectives.  

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Wearables for packing: enhance efficiency with ProGlove technology

ProGlove’s wearable technology brings integrated barcode scanning and real-time feedback to your packing operations, significantly improving productivity. With hands-free operation and optimal movement, these wearables are an excellent entry point for streamlining manual packing processes. 

Why Choose Wearables for Packing? 

  • Affordable Automation: A low-cost solution to boost efficiency. 
  • Labour Savings: Achieve 25-30% reduction in packing-related labour costs. 
  • Optimised Workflows: Enhanced with Breathe Technologies’ shipping label auto-printing and pack process optimisation. 
  • Improved Ergonomics: Lightweight, comfortable design for seamless use. 
  • Seamless WMS Integration: Works effortlessly with your existing systems. 
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Semi-Automated bagging

Semi-Automated bagging provides a compact, cost-effective solution for automating much of the packing process. Ideal for businesses transitioning from manual to automated operations, these systems are perfect for small items and offer the flexibility of manual or automatic bag loading. With options for paper or recyclable PE bags, they also support your sustainability goals. 

Why Choose Semi-Automated Bagging? 

  • Labour Savings: Reduce packing-related labour costs by 25-30%. 
  • High Throughput: Process up to 600 bags per hour. 
  • Optimised Workflows: Powered by Breathe’s shipping label auto-printing and pack process optimisation. 
  • User-Friendly Design: Easy bag loading and quick replacement minimise downtime. 
  • Space-Efficient: Compact systems save valuable warehouse space 
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Carton Erector and Sealing

Carton Erectors and Sealers offer a cost-effective solution to enhance efficiency, consistency, and scalability in your packing operations. These systems automate carton forming, packing, and sealing, ensuring reliable throughput even during high order volumes.  

Why Choose Carton Erection and Sealing? 

  • Labour Savings: Reduce manual effort by 30-40%. 
  • Customisable Solutions: Multiple models tailored to your specific packing requirements. 
  • Integrated Automation: Seamless WMS integration powered by Breathe Technologies’ Orquestr8 software platform. 
  • Rapid ROI: Achieve a return on investment in under 12 months. 
  • Enhanced Functionality: Includes options like shipping label printing, weight check and validation, and document printing and insertion, all optimised through Orquestr8 warehouse control system. 
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Autobagging

Autobaggers deliver exceptional efficiency, accuracy, and productivity for packing operations. Designed for high-speed, continuous operation, these machines precisely measure and fill bags, minimising errors and waste. Their ability to handle a variety of bag sizes, materials, and product types makes them a versatile solution for diverse packaging needs. 

Why Choose Autobaggers? 

  • Labour Savings: Reduce labor requirements by 70-90%. 
  • Enhanced Productivity: A high-performance packing automation solution. 
  • Sustainability Options: Choose between paper or poly bags. 
  • Rapid ROI: Achieve a return on investment in under two years. 
  • Operational Flexibility: Easily switch between different products and packaging requirements. 
  • Integrated Automation: Seamless WMS integration powered by Breathe’s Orquestr8 software platform for streamlined operations. 
2D Cardboard Packing

A high-productivity packing solution, 2D cardboard packaging is ideal for operations requiring custom packaging at scale. Perfect for a wide variety of product shapes and sizes, these systems enable precise box sizing, reducing excess padding and enhancing product protection. 

Why Choose 2D Cardboard Packaging? 

  • Labour Savings: Achieve 79-90% reduction in manual labour. 
  • Automated Cutting & Creasing: Boost speed and consistency with automated flat cardboard processing. 
  • Sustainability Focus: Efficient cardboard usage minimises waste and promotes eco-friendly packaging practices. 
  • Advanced Technology: Includes 2D height reduction for optimised packaging. 
  • Integrated Automation: Powered by Breathe Technologies’ Orquestr8 warehouse control system for seamless operation. 
Fit-to-size Packing

With the capability to tailor-make up to 1,100 packages per hour, for multiple or single item orders, Sparck’s packaging systems offer automated solutions for e-commerce operations challenged by increasing order volumes, labour shortages and growing demands for sustainable packaging solutions.  

Using 3D scanning technology, these award winning automated packaging solutions will build, seal, and label a fit-to-size shipping box around each unique order in just a matter of seconds. From the smallest of garment items that can fit through a letterbox, right up to products the size of a vacuum cleaner – flexibility that offers over 40 million different box sizes.  

  • High Labour Savings: Reduce labour requirements by 70-90%. 
  • Custom Box Creation: Fit-to-size technology creates packaging tailored to each order, from small items to large products. 
  • Sustainable Solutions: Use recyclable cardboard for eco-friendly packaging. 
  • Rapid ROI: Achieve a return on investment in under three years. 
  • Seamless Integration: Powered by Breathe’s Orquestr8 warehouse control system for optimized operations.  

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