Cardboard Box Guide
When packing an item for transport or storage, a corrugated cardboard box is very often the product of choice.
There are so many to choose from it’s sometimes difficult to know what you need. Hopefully these frequently asked questions will help you decide exactly what you need.
How do I measure a cardboard box?
There is often a misunderstanding on how to measure a cardboard box. All our boxes are measured internally in length x width x height (LxWxH) as displayed below.
This means – the longest side panel x the shortest side panel x the height of the box. Remembering to use a tape measure inside, not outside the box.
Do I need a single wall or double wall box?
Single Wall Boxes
If you are sending items through the post, single wall boxes are better because they are lighter, especially if you use a quality void fill to prevent internal movement. For void fill, we would recommend large bubble wrap, loose fill or air filled cushions.
Single wall boxes consist of the three components; the outer layer, inner layer and fluting medium (as pictured). Single wall boxes are suitable for the vast majority of items being packaged and stored. However, if the item you are sending needs to be stacked for any length of time, a double walled box would be more suitable.
If you are sending items through the post, single wall boxes are better because they are lighter, especially if you use a quality void fill to prevent internal movement. For void fill, we would recommend large bubble wrap, loose fill or air filled cushions.
Double Wall Boxes
Double wall boxes are frequently used for storage- you can stack double wall boxes on top of each other for longer periods of time than single wall.
They are idea for home moving and removal industries. Whether you are making your own home moving arrangements, using a removal company or a courier, it gives you great piece of mind to know that your prized possessions and family heirlooms are being protected by a strong double walled box.
What is a Triple Wall box?
Triple wall material is the strongest and most expensive form of corrugated case. It is a carton made up of Triple Wall or heavy duty board.
Tri wall corrugated cardboard is growing as a material to compete with traditional timber and plywood for heavy duty packaging. With growing legislation on timber products, especially when sending timber cases and crates outside the EU, triple wall can be a cost effective solution. It is relatively cheaper than plywood and also more puncture resistant.
Can I have my logo on a box?
We offer a bespoke printing facility on single, double and triple wall boxes from our manufacturing plant.
Single and double wall boxes are available in a two colour print and triple wall is available as a one colour print.
If you have any queries, regarding anything that you have read or you are looking for a competitive quote, please do not hesitate to contact us – we would be happy to hear from you.
