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Dunnage Bags

Dunnage Bags by X-Pak: Elevate Cargo Safety and Efficiency with our Woven Inflatable Solutions – Secure, Reliable, and Environmentally Friendly.

Securing Your Cargo with Inflatable Dunnage Bags by X-Pak

Safeguarding your goods during transportation is paramount. Beyond traditional load restraint methods like timber bracing, strapping, and lashing, one aspect significantly influences cargo safety: the inflatable dunnage bag. Dunnage bags, also known as inflatable dunnage bags or dunnage air bags, are inflatable devices placed between freighted items, playing a crucial role in preventing movement during transit. They absorb shock, prevent vibrations, and ensure stable cargo arrival. Dunnage bags are inflated to high pressure, filling gaps in containers and bracing the cargo. When not in use, dunnage bags are deflated, making them space-efficient and lightweight. Minimise shipping damage and ensure your load is stabilised with X-Pak’s Inflatable Dunnage Bags. Offering outstanding load-stabilising capacity, our dunnage bags can withstand significant pressure, resist load shifting, and are reusable, making them a cost-effective investment to safeguard your products.

Why Use X-Pak Dunnage Air Bags?

  • Customisable Dunnage air bags can be customised to meet specific cargo and shipping requirements. This includes tailoring the size, shape, and inflation capacity of the bags to ensure optimal performance for different types of goods. X-Pak Global can create custom solutions for your dunnage bag requirements.
  • Enhanced Load Stability Dunnage bags enhance load stability by providing additional support to the cargo. This stability is crucial, especially for goods that are sensitive to movement or require precise positioning during transit.
  • Compliance with Regulations Using dunnage air bags helps companies comply with industry regulations and standards for cargo securement. Adhering to these regulations is essential for ensuring the safety of the shipment and avoiding legal issues during transportation.
  • Cost-Effective Solution Inflatable dunnage bags are a cost-effective solution compared to other methods of securing cargo. They provide reliable protection at a reasonable cost, making them an economical choice for businesses looking to prevent product damage. Woven bags’ durability and reusability reduce the demand for raw materials.
  • Versatility Dunnage bags are versatile and can be used in various modes of transportation, including shipping containers, trucks, and rail cars. Their adaptability makes them suitable for different types of cargo and shipping scenarios.
  • Resilience and Longevity Woven bags are crafted for strength, withstanding pressure without rupturing. They exhibit a longer lifespan and enhanced reusability compared to paper, reducing waste.
  • Weather & Moisture Resistance Woven bags resist weathering and caustic chemicals, offering superior durability against wear and tear, even in challenging shipping conditions. The moisture-resistant fabric preserves cargo integrity and extends bag lifespan, protecting goods from humidity and dampness.
  • Space Optimisation Dunnage bags can be deflated and stored efficiently when not in use. This space-saving feature is valuable in warehouses and storage areas, allowing for optimal space utilisation.
  • Reduced Product Damage The primary purpose of dunnage bags is to prevent movement and shifting of cargo during transit. By securing the load in place, dunnage bags help reduce the risk of product damage caused by friction, impact, or vibrations during transportation.
  • Quick and Easy Installing dunnage bags is a straightforward process. They can be quickly inflated and placed in position, saving time during the loading and unloading processes. This efficiency can contribute to overall supply chain productivity. If you use a handheld machine such as our Portable Air Master (PAM) unit, you can inflate a bag in half the time (30 secs to 1 min) than by using a compressor.

Key Features of X-Pak Dunnage Bags

Our woven dunnage bags are constructed from 100% woven material ethically sourced. We supply the Australian market with Level 0 through to Level 5 bags, as well as many custom solutions. Providing the correct solution for your unique requirements is important. At times this can mean a specific size may be required, and we work closely with our factory to manufacture bespoke solutions. We have a large focus on quality control – 10% of our level one bags are pressure tested and all bags from level two upwards undergo a 19-day pressure and burst test before they enter the market.

Main features

  • Ultimate protection – keep loads secure
  • Durable – made from tough woven materials.
  • High quality – pressure tested to extreme quality standards.
  • Quick & easy to use – fast inflation with battery operated tools.
  • Re-usable – better for the environment and reduces waste.

Single and Dual bags of all sizes

We have a range of different-sized Dunnage Bags to meet your needs, including dual bags. The Dual Bag system has been developed to fill voids between cargo greater than 400mm. Dual Bags are certified and an ideal alternative to timber dunnage framing. They are a light and cost-effective way to fill large voids and can be custom-made for your requirements.

How to choose the correct Dunnage Bag?

A variety of sizes are available for various applications. A dunnage bag will perform best with maximum surface coverage on your product without protruding above the products or touching the floor. Bags protruding above product, in most cases, will ‘wriggle’ themselves upwards during transit, therefore rendering themselves ineffective and compromising your load.

Dunnage Bag Tools

Inflate-X Pro

X-Pak’s portable Inflate-X Pro unit is a unique, air inflation tool for our range of bags. The Inflate-X Pro is a first of its kind. With a 6000mAh rechargeable lithium-ion battery, it has a continuous run time which can inflate up to 80-bags in one session. The Inflate-X Pro puts out an extremely powerful 28 Cubic feet per minute, which is a much higher output compared to most air compressors.

  • Improved efficiency – reduces inflation time by up to 50% (in comparison to compressor hoses).
  • Removes the risk of trip hazards & improves health and safety.
  • Fills bags to a set pressure so there is no chance of over-inflation.

Inflate-X Ultimate

X-Pak’s portable Inflate-X Ultimate unit is an advanced digital air inflation tool for our range of dunnage bags. As the evolution of the Inflate-X Pro, it is designed for operations requiring faster inflation speed and precise pressure control. Featuring a calibrated digital display, the Ultimate allows operators to view both set and actual pressure during inflation, ensuring consistent results across every container load.

  • Improved speed – higher output delivers faster bag inflation compared to standard portable units.
  • Digital pressure control – displays set and actual pressure for accurate, repeatable inflation.
  • Eliminates compressor hoses – removes trip hazards and improves workplace safety.
  • Prevents over-inflation – calibrated pressure settings ensure controlled bag performance.
  • Integrated deflation key – enables safe, controlled air release during unloading.
  • Trigger lock function – allows easier bag positioning while inflating.

Digital Inflator for Dunnage Bags

This inflation tool simply plugs into an air compressor hose or airline. It has a digital gauge to enable you to set the required pressure in your dunnage bags where required. The inflator comes with a system where it will shut off additional inflation when the set pressure is reached. Consistent inflation: Set your desired pressure every time. Can be used as a standard inflator (no set pressure). Light weight and robust design.

We can help you select the right dunnage bags solution for your needs with our free site visit. Contact us on 1300 551 281 to discuss your load restraint needs or chat with us for more information.

What Our Customers Say

Any Questions? We’ve Got You Covered.

These are the most commonly asked questions. Here’s everything you need to know about how our products work in your industry.

What are dunnage bags made of?

Dunnage bags are typically made of layers of kraft paper or polyethylene with an inner layer of an inflatable plastic bladder. The materials used are chosen for their strength, flexibility, and ability to resist punctures.

The X-Pak range of dunnage bags contains 8% of recycled material. As we are the only vertically integrated manufacturer, we are continually looking at ways to reduce the use of virgin material in our bags, without compromising on quality.

 Yes. Our dunnage bags are re-useable up to several times if in good condition. Our valve allows for simple deflation so they can be re-used. Wherever you have a ‘closed loop’ supply chain, we always suggest implementing the recyclability and re-use of dunnage bags.

 The size of the dunnage bag depends on the void space between the cargo and the walls of the container. Measure the gaps accurately and choose a dunnage bag that can fill those voids when properly inflated. X-Pak can come to your site and conduct a free assessment to  ecommend the best size bags for your cargo.

No. There are generally 5 or so different types of dunnage bag valves on the Australian market, each depending on the manufacturer. Some of the more common valves are interchangeable. If in doubt, contact X-Pak today to find out if your bags or inflation tools will fit an existing setup.

Although this is a common way to fill the void at the end of a container (between your product at the doors), from a load-restraint perspective, it’s not recommended. The main reason being due to the rating of dunnage bags not typically able to withstand the full force of a significant load shift in transit. To fill a large gap at the container doors, we’d suggest a container tarp or form of rated lashing system.

Yes, there are different types of dunnage bags designed for specific applications. For example, there are single or dual bags of different sizes, each addressing different void spaces within a container.

Typically, in one of two ways. Firstly, the traditional method of inflation is an air compressor. We provide gauged inflators that fit onto an air hose and can inflate container bags to a set pressure. The other alternative is a Portable Inflation or battery powered unit (like our Portable Air Master PAM). These are a fast, easy way to inflate your container airbags.

Dunnage bags range from a Level 0 dunnage bag right through to a Level 5 bag. Using the correct bag for your products and in the correct manner can help secure loads up to 30 tons inside a container. In almost every case, airbag failures or bursting is from using an incorrect product or a poor quality bag.

 Yes, depending on minimum volumes and your specific requirements. There are situations where you may have an odd shaped product or large void to fill, for example, where you will require a specifically manufactured dunnage bag. The expert team at X-Pak will willingly be able to assist you, no matter the void you’re hoping to fill.

A dunnage bag can secure a load up to 30tonne.

The PAM inflates an average 80-90 dunnage bags per battery charge.

No – the PAM unit will inflate to a maximum of 1.2 PSI.

No

The Portable Air Master (PAM) units are designed to be used exclusively with X-Pak bags.

Yes when using a compressor, however you can never over inflate a dunnage bag when
using a Portable Air Master (PAM) unit.

Yes, they can however adequate protection needs to be used such as a core flute sheet in between the dunnage bag and sharp edge if necessary.

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Please note we only supply products Australia-wide. We do not provide international shipping unless requested by the customer.

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We are confident in the quality of our products – 100% of our customers are satisfied! Want to try prior to purchasing? An X-Pak load restraint expert will be in touch and can arrange for a sample to be sent to you. *T&Cs apply*

Tom McHugh

National Business & Account Manager

Tom has built years of hands-on experience in logistics and load restraint across multiple industries. In his role as Business & Account Manager, supporting customers nationally, he combines strong sales and account management capability with a commitment to delivering high-quality customer outcomes.

Through ongoing professional development, Tom ensures his advice reflects current industry best practice and evolving compliance standards.