Foam In Place Equipment

SelectPack™ foam-in-place equipments deliver on-demand protective packaging for secure shipping. By creating custom foam cushions that mold around your products, our solutions reduce product damage, minimize storage space requirements, and provide reliable protection during transit.

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Your Source for Foam-in-Place Protective Packaging Systems

Our foam-in-place product line includes handheld dispensers, expandable foam bags, and high-capacity automated systems. This variety allows businesses to choose the right level of protection and throughput, ensuring efficiency whether you ship small batches or run continuous operations.

What is Foam-in-Place Packaging?

Foam-in-place packaging is a protective solution that creates custom-fit foam cushions directly around your product. Liquid foam expands inside a film bag or carton, molding to the exact shape of the item and forming a secure cradle that absorbs shock and prevents shifting during transit. Because the foam is produced on demand, it minimizes storage space and adapts to a wide range of shipping needs.

At SelectPack™, our SELECTFOAM foam-in-place systems combine reliability with flexibility:

TIGER

A fully automated expanding foam machine for high-volume packaging lines.

JAGUAR

a compact, handheld system designed for on-site operations and variable shipping tasks.

FOAMIGO

convenient expandable foam bags that deliver instant protection without machinery.

How Foam-In-Place Packaging Works

Foam-in-place packaging is made by combining two liquid components—polyol resin and isocyanate. When mixed, the liquid rapidly expands up to x times its volume, filling the available space and forming a secure, custom-fit cushion.

As the foam hardens, it molds perfectly around the product. This creates a protective cradle that absorbs shock, prevents movement, and insulates sensitive items during shipping. Unlike loose fillers, foam-in-place surrounds every curve and edge, giving reliable surface and impact protection.

Because of these properties, foam-in-place is widely used to ship fragile and high-value goods such as electronics, medical devices, lighting fixtures, precision instruments, and other irregularly shaped products that need consistent protection.

Benefits of Foam-in-Place Packaging

Custom fit – Foam molds to the exact shape of the product, holding it securely.
On-demand use – Foam is made only when packing, saving storage space.
Damage prevention – Reduces shifting in transit and cushions against impact.
Flexible applications – Works for fragile, heavy, or irregular-shaped items.
Simple workflow – Easy for staff to learn and quick to apply.

Which Foam-in-Place Solution Fits Your Needs?

What you need to know	Tiger — Automatic Foam-in-Place Machine	Jaguar — Handheld Foam-in-Place System	Foamigo — Expandable Foam Bags
Best for	High-volume packing lines that run all day	Flexible workstations and mixed order sizes	Quick jobs, small batches, spot protection
How it works	Automated dispensing with consistent foam output	Handheld dispensing for on-the-spot molding	Pre-made bags expand when activated
Throughput	High — built for continuous use and repeatable output	Medium — fast for varied SKUs and ad-hoc tasks	Low–Medium — simple and immediate
Setup & footprint	Floor unit with integrated controls	Compact workstation; minimal floor space	No machine; store bags on shelf
Control & consistency	Precise, repeatable foam volume per cycle	Manual trigger with good operator control	Fixed charge per bag; very predictable
Training & ease of use	Push-button operation; short learning curve	Easy to learn; great for new staff	Easiest — activate and pack
Where it shines	Standardized packs, high repeat counts, takt-time targets	Irregular shapes, frequent changeovers, rework/repair cells	Returns processing, kitting, field packing, pop-up stations
Space impact (materials)	Liquid components; low storage volume	Liquid components; low storage volume	Flat bags; lowest storage complexity
Cost view (TCO)	Higher upfront, lowest cost per pack at volume	Moderate upfront, balanced running cost	Lowest upfront, higher cost per unit than machines
Pros	Speed, consistency, labor efficiency	Flexibility, small footprint, quick changeovers	Zero setup, portable, no equipment maintenance
Considerations	Plan power & station layout	Operator technique affects pace	Best for smaller runs; keep bag sizes on hand