Products
SquAIR-timber® is an innovative skid system that is characterized by its low weight and high flexibility.
Products
squAIR-timber® was specially developed for air freight transportation and is lighter and therefore easier to handle. At the same time, squAIR-timber® also offers a high load-bearing capacity and stability. Thanks to the modular system, squAIR-timber® can be used flexibly and stored in a space-saving manner.
This is squAIR-timber®
squAIR-timber® is a sustainable transportation aid for freight. The production according to the carbon principle with specially matched cold glue compounds and cardboard fibers, in combination with coated kraftliner paper, makes squAIR-timber® enormously resilient, with an amazingly low weight. After curing, the material can be processed like wood, is weatherproof and at the same time 100% recyclable.
Weight saving1
Fully recyclable3
Weatherproof due to wet strength glued kraftliner
3x more time saving2
10.000kg
High load capacity4
High load capacity4
ISPM15/IPPC compliant5
- Weight saving of 80% compared to conventional wooden solutions.
- The weight advantage over wood enables considerable time savings during use. Only one person and no forklift truck is needed to “underbore” the air freight.
- The material consists mainly of recycled raw materials and is easy to dispose of with paper waste.
- Regular tests confirm the static load capacity of 10 tons of a pallet in EUR format, built from squAIR-timber® material, or 6.8t dynamic load capacity on a PMC pallet
- No treatment is necessary.
Air freight product line
We manufacture squAIR-timber® in different versions depending on requirements and customer wishes.
The specifications of our air freight product line are:
- Certified according to Lufthansa Cargo BUP Standard 2020
- Made from coated white kraftliner
- Standardized for use on air freight pallets with 10 sleeves per meter, with a load capacity of 500kg per sleeve
- Logo imprint e.g. of the airline: enables multiple use
Air freight product line - with optional adhesive surface
We manufacture squAIR-timber® in different versions depending on requirements and customer wishes.
The specifications of our air freight product line are:
- Certified according to Lufthansa Cargo BUP Standard 2020
- Made from coated white kraftliner
- Standardized for use on air freight pallets with 10 sleeves per meter, with a load capacity of 500kg per sleeve
- The 4-lane adhesive surface is covered with silicone paper, which is removed before application. The hotmelt adhesive used works very efficiently, both at high outside temperatures and at sub-zero temperatures, and is odorless.
Brown product line
We manufacture squAIR-timber® in different versions depending on requirements and customer wishes.
The specifications of our air freight product line are:
- Made of coated brown kraft liner, color-coordinated with packaging cardboard.
- The number of sleeves per meter is variable and is adapted to the desired application from an economic point of view.
- The length is freely selectable up to 3,000 mm.
Brown product line - with optional adhesive surface
We manufacture squAIR-timber® in different versions depending on requirements and customer wishes.
The specifications of our air freight product line are:
- Made of coated brown kraft liner, color-coordinated with packaging cardboard.
- The number of sleeves per meter is variable and is adapted to the desired application from an economic point of view.
- The length is freely selectable up to 3,000 mm.
- The 4-lane adhesive surface is covered with silicone paper, which is removed before application. The hotmelt adhesive used works very efficiently, both at high outside temperatures and at sub-zero temperatures, and is odorless.
Customer reviews
The benefits of our products are best understood through the stories of our customers. Take a look at how our products are revolutionizing work in these companies.
squAIR-timber® in use
squAIR-timber® can be used to support freight on air freight pallets instead of wooden beams, wooden boards or Euro pallets. Here it is important to build up squAIR-timber® as follows:
1. Step
2. Step
3. Step
4. Step
5. Step
6. Step
1. Step
The PMC pallet is prepared for assembly. The net, which lashes the freight in the final step, is fastened at the specified points.
2. Step
The film is spread out on the PMC pallet in such a way that it encloses everything after the freight has been assembled and protects the freight against the weather and dust.
3. Step
6 squAIR-timber® runners, each 3.00 m long, are arranged parallel to each other on the foil of the PMC pallet. The sleeves must be upright (vertical). On request, assembly instructions on the direction of loading can be printed.
4. Step
Two additional squAIR-timber® runners with a length of 2.40 m are arranged at a 90° angle on the upper and lower end of the 3.00 m squAIR-timber® runners.
5. Step
The cargo is now placed on the previously constructed substructure.
6. Step
It is important to note that the construction is set up as shown in the illustration above.
The cargo unit now only needs to be packed with the film overlapping at the bottom and lashed to the PMC with the safety net.
Sustainability
The squAIR-timber® material was developed in-house and contains only raw materials from sustainable sources. Our product therefore offers an excellent economic and ecological basis for replacing the use of wood in the long term and sustainably.
squAIR-timber® compared to wood
If you compare squAIR-timber® with wood, our product not only saves a lot of weight, it also convinces with many other advantages:
80% lighter
Net weight
15min time saving / PMC
Assembly time
Less expensive to buy
Price
Advantages at a glance
Our specially developed lightweight solution for air freight offers enormous advantages for all users involved in the process chain. At the same time, it is kinder to the environment and helps you to reduce emissions.
Safer
As the world's first loading aid squAIR-timber® certified for air freight, according to Lufthansa Cargo BUP - Standard 2020.
Lighter
Our material saves 80% of the weight of the PMC structure compared to its wooden counterpart.
Faster
Thanks to its low weight, employees save up to 15 minutes per air freight assembly. The individual and simple application options also ensure smooth assembly.
Cheaper
squAIR-timber® is cheaper than wood even when purchased. Less weight reduces dead freight, saves kerosene and enables more payload. In addition, self-assembly reduces your storage space by 80% which saves costs.
Areas of application
Air freight superstructure
With squAIR-timber® it is possible to assemble substructures for air freight transportation quickly and easily. This is not only more efficient and space-saving, squAIR-timber® also saves a lot of weight during assembly. On the one hand, this is more sustainable, and on the other, it makes it easier for employees to set up the freight.
Transportation of bulky goods
squAIR-timber® makes it possible to transport bulky goods more efficiently and cost-effectively. The special design not only ensures a high level of stability and load-bearing capacity, the space in the cargo hold can also be optimally utilized.
squAIR-timber on the road and rail
Although squAIR-timber® was specially developed for air freight, the flexibility of our product means that it can also be used for road and rail transportation.
Successful applicationpossibilities
The easy handling and customization of our cardboard pallets opens up countless individual possibilities for using our squAIR-timber pallets. Let our previous customers and their application examples inspire you.
Frequently asked questions
How does squAIR-timber® behave when exposed to moisture?
squAIR-timber® consists of a cardboard fiber composite. We manufacture the material in Germany according to the principles of the carbon process. In this process, several layers of coordinated cardboard are compacted under the effect of cold-glue compounds and high pressure. These elements are then immediately glued together wet-strength and, after a curing time, become extremely resilient and weatherproof. This manufacturing process is complex, but enables a moisture-resistant product without the use of plastics that are difficult to recycle.
Is the material suitable for air freight?
Safety is the key issue in aviation. squAIR-timber® was developed as a loading aid specifically for air freight and has been used successfully by leading airlines and ground handlers since 2017. It has been extensively tested by international airlines over long periods of time and approved for the respective applications.
Do you also supply fully assembled EUR pallets?
No. A major advantage of the material is that it saves storage space. A pallet is ready for use in around 30 seconds. At the same time, the customer saves a lot on transportation costs compared to ready-made wooden pallets.
What is the difference between using squAIR-timber®?
The decisive difference to similar-looking products lies in the lack of air freight certification and application safety. In the past, competing products often had their origins in Eastern Europe and contained varying raw material qualities. squAIR-timber® has been able to demonstrate a consistent level of quality since 2017, without exception. In addition to quality made in Germany, we offer our customers security of supply through pre-production and stockpiling. Our local location is also an advantage, especially when things need to move quickly.
