Cranston Machinery Co., Inc. products

Strength – Water resistant – Recyclability – wire’s round cross section and uniform flexibility has made it the traditional media for wood pulp retention for several decades.  All Cranston wire (on shore or off shore) is manufactured in compliance to Cranston’s CS003 wire specifications and in addition, Unitizing grade wire is recommended for top attachment lifting per specification CS001. Target coil weight is 815kg (1800#) and Cranston offers the choice of shipment with or without the use of typical returnable wire stands.

Eco Friendly – Operator Friendly – Repulpable Paper strapping made of multiple twisted paper cords (renewable and sustainable) assembled into a ribbon using a cold water repulpable adhesive which is compatible with most typical pulping processes. RapStrap is manufactured in compliance with Cranston’s CS004 specifications as well as FDA 21CFR175.105 regulations and is bagged and sealed in Jumbo Coils containing 4876 Meters (16,000ft) of strapping. Coils are packed (9) coils to a pallet. Shipping materials are recyclable and include a heat-treated pallet per ISTP-15 specifications. The load arrangement has been tested and approved for Truck, Rail, Air and Ship transportation per ISTA-3E standards. A standard 40′ van or container will hold up to135 coils, a 53′ van will hold 180 coils. An ultra Hi-density (18 coil) package is available for large shipments.

Eco Friendly – Operator Friendly – Cold water repulpable adhesive is sprayed onto the bales wrapper and is compatible with most typical pulping processes. RapBond is available in White or tinted in Blue or Green. RapBond is manufactured in compliance to Cranston’s CS008 specifications as well as FDA 21CFR175.105 regulations and is sealed and shipped in 205kg/450#) fiber barrels (4 to a pallet). Larger totes can be quoted. Freezing must be avoided. Working together, the RapPress machine system, RapBond adhesive and a well presented, quality wrapper create a surprisingly durable package for many types of sheeted dry pulp. The result is a well wrapped, easily re-pulped bale with a uniquely smooth clean appearance. Using Cranston’s typical coverage estimate of approximately 11,000 bales per barrel, RapBond is the most cost-effective form of bale wrap and retention in use today.

Ink for Cranston Ink Jet Printers (utilizing Matthews Printheads) are available in 19-liter/5-gallon or 1-liter containers in various colors. Direct food contact ink, available only in Black, offers full compliance with the regulation FDA 21 CFR Parts 172, 182 or 184. Ink for Cranston Drum, Stamp and Unitizing Safety Factor Printers. Available in 3.78 liter/1 gallon plastic containers. Six containers per case. Available Colors: Black, Red, Green.