Abstract: Blow unit for an apparatus (1) for making air-filled bags from a film material (F) having chambers (12), wherein the blow unit (8) comprises a body (26) having an outlet opening (28) for introducing air into the chambers, wherein the blow unit comprises a guiding element (30) for guiding the film material towards the outlet opening, wherein the blow unit (8) comprises an air guiding space (32) that extends from the outlet opening (28) over a distance (D) at least partly along the guiding element, wherein a length (L) of the air guiding space (32) is such that in use, during introducing air into the film material (F), the air guiding space enables introduction of air into two adjacent chambers (12a, 12b) at the same time. The invention further relates to an apparatus comprising such a blow unit, a system comprising such an apparatus and a method for making air-filled bags.

Abstract: A separating apparatus is described for separating interconnected cushions by breaking weakening lines provided between these cushions. To this end, the apparatus includes at least one circulating element and a conveyor for carrying the interconnected cushions along the circulating element. The circulating element is arranged for engaging the interconnected cushions at least once during a circulating movement of the circulating element, in order to carry one of these cushions along over a part of the circulating movement at a carrying speed which is higher than a conveying speed of the conveyor. An apparatus is described for manufacturing cushions by filling chambers formed in film material with a gas and then sealing them.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for heat sealing two layers of foil material. To that end, the device comprises two blocks arranged opposite each other and conveying means for guiding the foil material between these blocks. Between the blocks, at least one heating element is provided, for heating the foil locally, and at least one circulating belt (20), which, in use, is guided along the blocks. The circulating belt (20) is built up from at least one layer of resilient material, so that a force applied by the blocks to the foil material is uniformly distributed over the sealing seam to be formed. The invention further relates to a circulating belt for use in a device according to the invention.

Abstract: An apparatus for inflating film for manufacturing packaging material in situ, wherein the apparatus comprises an inflating unit, a film conveying provision, a sealing unit and a film receiving means for receiving a film roll, wherein the apparatus is a compact apparatus with a relatively small footprint and wherein the inflating unit, film conveying provision and the sealing unit are provided in a central unit on the apparatus and are operatively positioned with respect to a center of the film to be inflated and sealed viewed in a direction at right angles to a film conveying direction, wherein the film to be inflated is operatively engaged only in or near the center thereof by the central unit, for inflating the film from or from near the center, then sealing the film tight and conveying it, as well as a method for manufacturing packaging material.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for heat sealing two layers of foil material. To that end, the device comprises two blocks arranged opposite each other and conveying means for guiding the foil material between these blocks. Between the blocks, at least one heating element is provided, for heating the foil locally, and at least one circulating belt (20), which, in use, is guided along the blocks. The circulating belt (20) is built up from at least one layer of resilient material, so that a force applied by the blocks to the foil material is uniformly distributed over the sealing seam to be formed. The invention further relates to a circulating belt for use in a device according to the invention.

Abstract: An apparatus is described for dispensing a deformable web, comprising a transport element rotatable under the influence of a drive, and a web guide disposed opposite thereto. The transport element and the web guide are arranged to cooperate, for the purpose of transport and deformation of the web. Moreover, the drive is fully integrated into the transport element.

Abstract: An apparatus for inflating film for manufacturing packaging material in situ, wherein the apparatus comprises an inflating unit, a film conveying provision, a sealing unit and a film receiving means for receiving a film roll, wherein the apparatus is a compact apparatus with a relatively small footprint and wherein the inflating unit, film conveying provision and the sealing unit are provided in a central unit on the apparatus and are operatively positioned with respect to a center of the film to be inflated and sealed viewed in a direction at right angles to a film conveying direction, wherein the film to be inflated is operatively engaged only in or near the center thereof by the central unit, for inflating the film from or from near the center, then sealing the film tight and conveying it, as well as a method for manufacturing packaging material.