Corrugated Box Type

 

 

Regular Slotted Containers (RSC)

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This is the most common box style. All flaps are the same length from the score to the edge.  Ideal for: bulk packing items, or for lower volume production runs. 

 

Half Slotted Containers (HSC)

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Half slotted containers are similar to regular slotted containers except that they have only one set of flaps. The opposite side of the box is open, which allows it to slide over an item. Ideal for: large and heavy objects such as refrigerators and washing machines, or for high volume production runs for automotive parts. 

 

Corrugated Trays

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Corrugated Trays are basically trays to hold other objects, or used as lids in the automotive industry for high volume production runs. They are advantageous when product visibility and easy handling are of prime importance. Ideal for: food and beverage industry products such as bottled water, soft drinks, snack foods, and bulk packaged processed foods.

 

Die Cut Custom

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These are custom corrugated boxes developed to exact specifications depending on customer requirements.  TPS can manufacture custom boxes with FULL color, available in all styles and custom sizes.  Ideal for: unique products with special requirements such as cosmetic product boxes, toy product boxes, gift product boxes.

 

Full Over Lap

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The outer flaps overlap the full width of the box making it especially resistant to rough handling. All flaps are the same depth, and their depth equals the width of the box. Ideal for: heavy objects that require extra support such as refrigerators and washing machines.

 

Roll End Tuck Top

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These are simple unglued boxes that need to be folded when assembled. These are great for shipping narrow items. Ideal for: vitamin packaging, retail packaging, coffee packaging, tea packaging.


Corrugated Board Strength

Board strength are all the factors that define how strong the box should be. There are a number of questions you must ask yourself before you can accurately asses how strong a particular box should be manufactured to be such as:

The nature of the products being packaged
The total weight of the box
The size of the box
How the cardboard box will be stacked, stored, and transported.


Edge Crush Test

The Edge Crush Test is simply a method used to determine the "stacking" or "crushing" of a piece of corrugated board. The test is conducted to determine the force that will crush a containerboard standing on an edge. The ECT will determine the probable compression strength of the container made from the board.

Types of Construction         /     Edge Crush Test        /       Maximum Suggested Load Limit (lbs)

Single                                                    23                                                           20

Single                                                    26                                                           35

Single                                                    29                                                           50

Single                                                    32                                                           65

Single                                                    36                                                           75

Single                                                    42                                                           80

Single                                                    44                                                           95

Double-Wall                                          48                                                          100

Double-Wall                                          51                                                           120

Double-Wall                                          61                                                           140