Cardboard Box Information
1- Corrugated Board Flute Size Combinations - Corrugated board flute size combinations refer to the different options available for combining layers of corrugated board with various flute sizes to create different types of corrugated packaging materials
2- Double wall Corrugated Board – It is made up of three layers of paper: two flat outer layers and a wavy inner layer, which is called the corrugated or fluted layer. The corrugated layer is positioned between the two flat layers and gives the material its strength and durability.
3- Single wall Corrugated Board – It is made up of two layers of paper: one flat outer layer and a wavy inner layer, which is known as the corrugated or fluted layer. The corrugated layer is sandwiched between the two flat layers and gives the material its strength and rigidity.
4- Triple wall Corrugated Board – As the name suggests, it consists of three layers of paper, including two flat outer layers and three inner corrugated or fluted layers. The corrugated layers are positioned between the two flat layers and provide exceptional strength and durability, making it suitable for packaging heavy or large items that require superior protection.
CORRUGATED BOARD GLOSSARY
Across Flute - A unit of measurement to measure corrugated boards. This is the measurement of the width of the flute.
Backing Liner - A compressible material adhered to the liner to improve finish, water-resistance and strength.
Blank - A flat piece of corrugated board that has been cut and scored, ready to make a box.
Carton Board - Board with a medium to high compression and moisture resistance. Unlike cardboard, it is solid, and not fluted.
Clay Coat - A thin layer of kaolin (soft white clay) coated onto corrugated board to improve printing.
Crush - A measurement of a board’s resistance to being crushed.
Double Wall Board - Two layers of corrugated material which are combined to give the overall cardboard extra strength.
Edge Crush Test - A corrugated board strength test of vertical crush resistance.
FEFCO – The European Federation of Corrugated Board Manufacturers are a non-profit organisation representing the interests of the corrugated industry.
FEFCO Case Codes – Standard design patterns used within the corrugated industry.
Flute – The central layer in corrugated board separating the liners and providing strength and rigidity.
Grammage (GSM) – The weight of paper in terms of grams per square metre.
Light-weighting – The design of packages to reduce material use, weight, cost and environmental burden.
Mottled – A paper liner with an off-white appearance.
Single Wall – Corrugated board consisting of one fluted paper sandwiched by two liners.
Test Liner – Recycled liner board.
Virgin Material – A previously unused and unrecycled material.