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Box Basics

We know box terminology can be confusing, that’s why we’ve included a cheat sheet for understanding the basics of boxes.

 

Corrugated Flute Sizes:

 

 

             “A” Flute

                         33±3 Flutes/Linear Foot

                         Approximately 3/16” thick

             Thickest flute size

             Good stacking strength and cushion protection

 

             “B” Flute

                          47±3 Flutes/Linear Foot

                          Approximately 1/8” thick

                          Extremely resistant to crushing

                          Slots and scores easily

                          Good printing surface

 

             “C” Flute

                          39±3 Flutes/Linear Foot

                          Approximately 11/64” thick

                          Good cushioning, stacking strength, and printing surface

                          Most widely used

            

“E” Flute

              90±3 Flutes/Linear Foot

                          Approximately 1/16” thick

                          Thinnest and most crush resistant

                          Flattest surface

 

Terminology:

             AFM       All Flaps Meet Container

             CSBC      Center Supported Bridge Container

             DST        Design Style Tray

             FOL        Full-Overlap

             FPF        Five Panel Folder

             HSC        Half Slotted Container

             OPF        One Piece Folder

             RSC        Regular Slotted Container

             RTE        Reverse Tuck Ends

             SLB        Snap Lock Bottom

 

                         

 

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