Reliable airlaid technology for sustainable packaging production

Sustainable packaging production needs robust, low-impact processes you can scale. If you want in-house fibre-based material, dry fibre airlaid technology gives you a reliable route.

The process forms fibres into a dry web without water-heavy forming. This helps reduce water use, energy demand and wastewater handling.

CAMPEN supplies reliable, easy-to-operate airlaid equipment for cellulose fibres, recycled fibres and bio-binder blends. You get consistent web quality for later shaping, forming and finishing.

Why choose dry fibre technology for sustainable packaging

Airlaid production forms fibres into a uniform web using controlled dry fibre technology. This can support low water packaging production and more efficient material handling.

You can test several fibre recipes on one production route. This helps you develop renewable fibre packaging with controlled quality and cost.

• Low water use can reduce utilities, permits and wastewater costs.
• Recipe flexibility supports cellulose, recycled content and PLA or bico blends.
• Stable basis weight and porosity help improve forming yield and efficiency.
• Dry web output can support thermoforming, press forming and moulding.

Reliable airlaid production lines for packaging material

CAMPEN designs and delivers complete airlaid production lines for fibre-based packaging production. The line can include fibre opening, dosing, forming, bonding and winding or cutting.

Each system is engineered for stable operation and precise web control. This helps you maintain quality during continuous production.

• Accurate fibre dosing helps achieve tight basis-weight control and reduce scrap.
• Efficient forming heads help create a uniform web for downstream conversion.
• Thermal bonding can reduce wet chemistry and simplify workplace handling.
• Inline sensors help maintain quality at speed and support higher OEE.
• Energy-optimised airflow can lower kWh per kilogram of web produced.
• Operator-friendly HMI systems help make changeovers faster and repeatable.

Our modules are robust and easy to maintain. Fast access to key parts helps reduce downtime and service costs.

Designed around your product and conversion route

Your final packaging design defines the right airlaid specification. CAMPEN aligns web width, basis weight, bulk and bonding with your process.

This approach helps you connect dry fibre production with existing conversion equipment. It also supports future changes in materials or product design.

• Controlled web properties can improve forming and reduce breaks in production.
• Additive dosing helps tune barrier, colour and liquid-management properties.
• Edge trim handling and refeed options can improve material utilisation.
• Integration with laminators, embossers or calenders can improve stiffness and surface quality.

We support line layout design for compact and high-capacity installations. Our team can test key settings before commissioning starts.

This helps reduce project risk and supports stable throughput from start-up. It also supports consistent cellulose fibre production at scale.

Nonwovens and airlaid knowledge since the 1970s

CAMPEN has worked with nonwovens and airlaid technology since the 1970s. This gives you proven mechanics, stable process control and reliable operation.

You get a long-term partner focused on uptime and measurable results. We help you match your production route to material, quality and sustainability targets.

• Application engineering helps connect fibre recipes with product requirements.
• Process audits help improve safety, quality and production stability.
• Operator training supports consistent performance across shifts.
• Remote diagnostics and service programmes help reduce mean time to repair.
• Upgrade paths help prepare your line for new fibres and binders.

Measured results for your business case

• Lower water consumption can simplify permits and reduce treatment fees.
• Efficient airflow design helps reduce CO₂ per tonne produced.
• Consistent web quality helps reduce downstream rejects and waste.
• Scalable capacities help you move from pilot to full-scale production.

Plan a sustainable packaging production route

A reliable sustainable packaging production route starts with the product brief. Fibre type, capacity, web structure and conversion method all affect the final line concept.

CAMPEN can review sample specifications, fibre options and forming needs. Trials can also define realistic process settings before the full investment is made.

Considering in-house airlaid production? Talk to CAMPEN about airlaid technology, pilot testing and line configuration before you invest. Learn more about CAMPEN’s airlaid solutions or explore our airlaid test center.