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françaisAre corrugated material and cardboard the same thing?
Corrugated boxes and cardboard boxes are often confused, but they are not the same thing. Cardboard is a heavy-duty paper stock that is commonly used to make folding cartons and other items. It is often used for packaging items that are displayed on store shelves, such as cereal boxes or packages of mac & cheese. However, if you were to send one of these boxes in the mail, it would likely arrive in poor condition due to its lack of strength.
In contrast, corrugated boxes are designed to be strong and durable, making them ideal for transport and storage. They consist of a liner and a medium, which are bonded together to create a sturdy material. The liner is the outer layer and can be found on the outside or inside of the box, depending on the type of box. The medium is a wavy layer in the center and provides the box with its strength. Corrugated boxes are often made up of three layers of fiberboard, but can be thicker depending on their intended use.
Some benefits of using corrugated boxes for shipping include:
1.Excellent durability
2.Small weight
3.Low shipping costs
4.Recycle
5.Strong protection
6.Comes in a wide variety of customizable shapes and sizes.
Corrugated boxes are available in four different strengths. These include:
Single Face: A single sheet of fiberboard is glued to a single fluted corrugated medium. Most often, this form is utilized as a heavy-duty packing material and not in the construction of an actual box.
Single Wall: This form is your basic everyday corrugated box – the two layers of fiberboard glued on either side to the fluted corrugated medium. Single wall corrugated boxes are the standard for the vast majority of shipping needs.
Double Wall: With an additional layer of protection – three sheets of fiberboard alternated with two fluted corrugated mediums – double wall boxes significantly increase a box’s durability and protection. Although it offers increased protection for bulky or heavy items like electronics, it also adds to your shipping costs.
Triple Wall: As you might have guessed, a triple wall corrugated box is some heavy-duty stuff. It adds another layer of fiberboard and a corrugated medium to the build. The strength is on par with wooden crates. Do you need to ship industrial or medical equipment, big appliances, or large panes of glass? This is what you use to do it.
Taking the construction a step further, there are five different fluted corrugated mediums. The flute variances are based on flutes per square foot and thickness. You can combine different flute styles in custom packaging to adjust the thickness and durability based on what you’re shipping.
A-Flute: 33 flutes per square foot and 3/16 inch thickness. Ideal for shipping fragile items.
B-B-Flute: 47 flutes per square foot and 1/8 inch thickness. Ideal for items such as canned goods or for use as interior packing dividers.
C-C-Flute: 39 flutes per square foot and 5/32 inch thickness. Ideal for basic shipping needs and is the most common flute size.
E-Flute: 90 flutes per square foot and 1/16 inch thickness. Ideal for smaller fragile items and high-quality printing (think cosmetics packaging or for small glass products).
F-Flute: 125 flutes per square foot and 1/32 inch thickness. Ideal for small retail packaging items.
Understanding the Various Corrugated Box Styles for Shipping
There are countless types of boxes available, but there are six basic box styles that are widely used.
These include Slotted, Telescope, Rigid, Folders, Self-Erecting, and Interior Forms. These different box styles can provide the necessary protection for your product while minimizing shipping costs.
When it comes to box sizes, there are between 1,500 and 2,000 different options to choose from, depending on where you look. However, it's important to ensure that you order the right size box for your needs, and that you understand the difference between the interior and exterior measurements.
Measuring to the closest 1/10th of an inch is recommended for precise measurements. It's also crucial to remember that the exterior measurement of a box is important because it will determine your shipping costs.
Anything that falls outside of standard pricing guidelines could be subject to even higher costs.
When it comes to corrugated boxes, there are a variety of styles available. Some of the most common include:
1.Regular Slotted Container (RCS): This is the most commonly used corrugated shipping box. It has two sets of flaps, each being half the width of the box, which meet in the middle. You’ll need tape to close it.
2.Half Slotted Container (HSC): Similar to the regular slotted option except that there’s only one set of flaps instead of two.
3.Overlap Slotted Container (OSC): This box resembles the regular slotted box, but the two sets of flaps are of equal length, providing an overlapping enclosure instead of ones that meet in the middle. You’ll commonly see these boxes fastened with staples instead of tape.
4.Full Overlap Slotted Container (FOL): Like the overlap box, all flaps have an equal length but measure the entire width of the box. Not only are these boxes more secure, but they stack easier due to a seamless flat bottom when closed. Both the overlap and full overlap are more expensive to procure.
Slotted boxes also feature center slotted varieties with inner flaps that meet and other flaps with various degrees of overlap. The snap-lock bottom or 1-2-3 bottom offer a quicker set-up than a regular slotted container and can feature a top tuck or regular slotted enclosure. There’s also a bellow style top that includes a folding top instead of flaps to secure the box’s top portion.
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