
Automation Shifts From Optional to Essential – MODEX 2026 Insights You Can’t Pass Up
Tension had the pleasure of attending the 2026 MODEX show in Atlanta this year. From April 13-16, we connected with customers,
The Tension SP600-3D is a versatile cold seal packaging machine that automatically creates 3D box-style packages, providing enhanced protection for your customers’ orders. Using durable cold seal material, the SP600-3D forms a secure cavity with the bottom layer to hold products, while the top layer serves as a protective lid with space for shipping labels. Ideal for boosting productivity, this automated packaging system outperforms typical hand-packing operations and includes Seal N’ Apply options for ready-to-ship packages. With touchscreen controls and customizable features, the SP600-3D can be tailored to meet your specific order fulfillment needs, improving efficiency, saving costs, and maximizing warehouse space.
Available in the SP600-18 (6″ high package capability) and SP600-36 (10″ high package capability).
Uses two rolls of cold seal material to form protective pouches.
Fluted, single-face corrugate provides durable protection without the need for other void-fill.
Cost and Space Efficiency
Designed to save money, improve productivity, and better utilize warehouse space.
3D Box-Style Packaging: Automatically creates shipping-ready, 3D-style packages for enhanced product protection.
Customizable Design: Can be tailored to meet specific packaging needs, including scanning, packaging, weight capture, and labeling.
Efficient Sealing Process: Lower web carries the product, upper roll joins to form a pouch, and the end seals and cutoff are done simultaneously.
Preset-Length Counters: Regulates package size for precision and consistency.
High Package Capacity: Supports packages with lengths only limited by what can be supported on the infeed table.
Ideal for Various Industries: Suitable for a range of products including books, trophies, machinery parts, and more.

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Tension Packaging & Automation will showcase the company’s latest advances in automation and celebrate Tension Corporation’s 140th anniversary during MODEX