DeKulum
DeKulum is a cushioning material shredder designed to keep plastic off ships and protect the marine environment. By using cardboard as cushioning material, it helps reduce microplastics, enables reuse as protective packaging, and allows both cardboard and cushioning to be recycled together. Let’s start with what the maritime industry can do now to prevent ocean pollution.
Why DeKulum?
Start eco-friendly cushioning today
The DeKulum cushioning machine reuses discarded cardboard to create eco-friendly cushioning. It helps reduce the use of disposable plastic fillers, minimizing waste and promoting resource efficiency. Strengthening environmental efforts also enhances corporate image and contributes to a more sustainable society.
Sustainable Packaging Built on the Traditional 3Rs and Expanded to 5Rs
DeKulum is a packaging solution that supports not only the traditional 3Rs of Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle, but also Refuse and Replace. By processing available cardboard only as needed, DeKulum helps reduce excess material purchasing and storage while supporting circular packaging operations that do not rely on plastic cushioning.
Reusing Cardboard Cushioning as Oil Absorbent Mats
Oil and chemical leaks that occur during rough weather or work are major challenges for deck safety and environmental compliance. Traditionally, a large number of rags were used, leading to high costs. Dekulum enables the reuse of cardboard and cushioning materials used in packaging delivered parts as oil absorbent mats. Simply laying down the scraps allows them to absorb oil and liquids.
Specifications
| Size | 420 × 290 × 280 mm |
|---|---|
| Weight | 32 kg |
| Power Supply | AC 110 V, 50/60 Hz |
| Power Consumption | 180 W |
| Max Continuous Operation Time | 30 minutes |
| Operation Modes | Forward / Reverse / Stop |
| Max Cutting Width | about 325 mm |
| Max Cutting Thickness | about 8 mm |
| Cutting Speed | 3 m/min |
| Safety Features | Emergency stop button, thermal fuse, current fuse |
| Cable Length | 約 3000 mm |
| Warranty Period | 1 year |
Cushioning Material Comparison
| Type | Shock Absorption | Environmental Impact | Cost Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| DeKulum | |||
| Loose Fill | |||
| Paper | |||
| Bubble Wrap | |||
| Air Cushion | |||
| Urethane Foam |
FAQ
- Samples are shipped cash on delivery only.
- You may request up to 20 sheets at a time. Sheet size cannot be specified.
- Shipping usually takes about 3-5 business days, excluding weekends and holidays.
Comparison of Cost with other cushion
| Other Cushion | DeKulum | |
|---|---|---|
| Material Source | Purchased | Discarded Cardboard |
| Electricity Cost | - | Approx. JPY 3-5 |
| Storage Space Required? | Yes | No |
| Applications | Cushioning Material Only | Cushioning Material, Oil Absorbent Pad, Cleaning Rag |
| Onboard Disposal Method | Sort before disposal | Incinerate as industrial waste |
Comparison of Yearly Cost with other cushion
| Other Cushion | DeKulum | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Box/Day | JPY/Day | JPY/Year | JPY/Day | JPY/Year | Annual Cost Reduction |
| 1 | 200 | 50,000 | 30 | 7,500 | 42,500 |
| 3 | 600 | 150,000 | 90 | 22,500 | 127,500 |
| 5 | 1,000 | 250,000 | 150 | 37,500 | 212,500 |
| 10 | 2,000 | 500,000 | 300 | 75,000 | 425,000 |
| 20 | 4,000 | 1,000,000 | 600 | 150,000 | 850,000 |
| 50 | 10,000 | 2,500,000 | 1,500 | 375,000 | 2,125,000 |
| 100 | 20,000 | 5,000,000 | 3,000 | 750,000 | 4,250,000 |