When you are choosing a box for your project, don't forget
the importance of choosing the right flute, too. They do
differ and, like boxes, each offers specific advantages.
FLUTE is merely the inverted "S" formation that
comprises the board's corrugation.
First lets look at a cross-section profile of three basic
types of flutes: C, B and E. |
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C FLUTE |

Flutes Per Foot: 39
Thickness: 11/64"
Advantages:
* Good Stacking Strength
* Crush Resistant
* Common Material
* Uses include Glass, Furniture and Dairy |
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B FLUTE |

Flutes Per Foot: 47
Thickness: 1/8"
Advantages:
* Good Puncture Resistance
* Takes Up Less Warehouse Space
* Uses include Canned Goods & Displays |
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E FLUTE |

Flutes Per Foot: 90
Thickness: 1/16"
Advantages:
* Light Weight
* Strong Alternative to Paper Board
* Excellent Printing Surface
* Great for Custom Die Cut Boxes
* Uses include Displays & Point-of-Purchase Boxes |
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Corrugated Fibreboards
Now lets look at corrugated fibreboards.
There are three basic types: Single
Wall, Double Wall
and Triple Wall.
These fibreboards are built from a combination of flutes.
Each one has individual strengths and advantages. |
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Single Wall Corrugated
Fibreboard
* A popular choice because of its wide range
of strengths.
* It is available in strengths
125 lb. - 350 lb.
test. |
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Double Wall Corrugated
Fibreboard
* Made up of B and
C Flutes.
* It is available in strengths
200 lb. - 600 lb.
test
and
is great if you are stacking heavy items.
* If you need extra padding and strong boxes -- double wall
is your choice. |
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Triple Wall Corrugated
Fibreboard
* Made up of two layers of A Flute
and one layer of C Flute.
* This fibreboard is obviously very strong and crush
resistant due to its makeup. This board is excellent for
storage and transit projects. |
Copyright Tecumesh
Corrugated, www.tcbox.com
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