FAQ's
Q: How big is the PAKIT100™ machine?
A: Total Length of the PAKIT100 is 22 m (72 feet).

Q: How much does the PAKIT100 cost?
A: Cost depends on specific customer requirements; please contact PAKIT directly for a quote.

Q: What is so special about the PAKIT process?
A: PAKIT’s patented screen-free forming process produces fibre based packaging with qualities that were previously impossible to achieve. The finished products have smooth surfaces on both sides, are thin walled and very strong.

Q: How many pieces can I make on it?
A: This depends on the size of piece; the active platen area on the PAKIT100 is 1320 mm x 670 mm (52 inches x 26.4 inches).

Q: How fast does the PAKIT100 run?
A: The PAKIT 100’s drop rate is 5 – 7.5 drops per minute (350-450 per hour).

Q: What will the pieces cost?
A: Depends on the fibre source, package size and chemical formulation.

Q: What is nominal Moulded Board™ thickness?
A: The nominal thickness of Moulded Board is 0.6 mm (24 pt.).

Q: What is Moulded Board™'s nominal basis weight?
A: Moulded Board nominal basis weight using virgin CTMP pulp is 375 GSM but we can work between 250 - 500 GSM.

Q: What type of fibres can you run?
A: Many types of virgin and recycled natural cellulose fibres including wood, bagasse, kenaf, hemp, palm, etc.

Q: What is the maximum height of a product?
A: Currently the PAKIT100 maximum product height is 100 mm (3.94 inches).

Q: What is the recommended maximum draw angle?
A: For most products 15 degrees; however, we can produce steeper angles for products that are not too deep.

Q: Can you make it water, oil, and grease resistant?
A: Yes, a variety of product characteristics can be achieved through modern paper chemical technologies.

Q: What oven temperature can Moulded Board withstand? Will it discolour?
A: Packages have been tested in a 150°C (300°F) oven without any packaging breakdown or discolouration. With modified formulations, higher temperatures can be achieved.

Q: How quickly can I get a new machine?
A: The current lead time from order date to commissioning is 7 months.

Q: How quickly can I get new tooling?
A: New tooling has a 4 week lead time, and replacement tools have a 2 week lead time.

Q: How much does tooling cost?
A: Tooling costs depend on customer requirements, please contact PAKIT directly for quote.

Q: How much water does the system use?
A: Very little; the PAKIT100 process can be configured as a closed-loop which recycles almost all water both during the forming and drying processes.

Q: What utilities do I need to have available?
A: Electricity: The required power supply for a one line plant is 720 kW (with pulper and compressor). For a four line plant, the power supply needs to be 2370 kW. These figures are approximate and will depend on the final configuration.

Water: For filling up the system a water supply of 200 litres/minute instantaneous flow is preferred.

Q: How many containers does the basic equipment product offering fit into?
A: The Machine Tank, Forming Unit, Microwave Dryer, White Water System, Chemical Tanks (5), Vacuum Pumps, and Water Separation Tank fit into seven containers.

Q: How much energy is needed to dry the products?
A: 2610 kWh/tonne of production.

Q: How many people are needed to control a machine? How many machines can one set of operators control?
A: Two operators can run as many as four machines.

Q: How many machines can one pulper support?
A: Up to 4 machines.

Q: What do I get for my money if I just buy the minimum machine set-up?
A: You receive the Machine Tank, Forming Unit, Microwave Dryer, White Water System, Chemical Tanks (5), Vacuum Pumps, and Water Separation Tank.

Q: What other after-treatment options can I add?
A: A variety of after-treatments are available. Some of these options include trimming, punching, printing, stacking, bagging and laminating.

Q: Do your formulations meet FDA and equivalent regulatory requirements?
A: They can, depending on the particular customer requirements in chemical formulations.

Q: Are your products compostable (according to DIN and ASTM standards?)
A: Generally yes; however, it is dependent upon the additives included in the formulations. The natural fibres are by their nature compostable and biodegradable.

Q: What is so special about your tooling?
A: PAKIT's tooling process is critical to the development of Moulded Board’s surface smoothness and product stiffness. Additionally PAKIT's tools are screen free.

Q: Will you sell your tooling separately?
A: Not at this time.