Please explain the pricing of my boxes?
Our industry prices items per 1000. This is due to our base raw material. Corrugated board is measured and priced to us per 1000 square feet. When you see the prices of your boxes (i.e. $4500/m) to compute the each price divide the price by 1000. This means in our example the each price would be $4.50.
What is oyster board?
Oyster board is another name for white board.
Please explain the reasoning behind the industry standard under run /overrun of 10%?
The reason for the 10% under run/overrun is the fact that when our suppliers run the corrugated board the corrugator run speed does not allow for exact quantities to be run and therefore they are allowed a 10% under or over run on the sheets. Due to this under or over run we are allowed the same 10%
Can my company logo be printed on my boxes?
Yes, your company logo can be printed on the box; we also have multi-color capabilities.
What does ECT stand for?
ECT, or Edge Crush Test, is the testing method used to predict the vertical strength of the corrugated board. The vertical strength has a direct relationship to the stacking strength of the box.
How do I measure a box?
Box sizes are measured by using inner dimensions unless otherwise specified. Dimensions are based on the opening of an assembled box. Looking at the opening, the longer of the two sides is considered the "length." The shorter of the two sides is the "width." The side perpendicular to the length and width is the "depth" of the box.
What are flutes?
The waves or ripples on the corrugated medium are flutes. Flutes can provide stacking strength or cushioning, depending on the direction and distance between them.
Three standard flute shapes:
C – 41 flutes per foot and 11/64” in thickness. This is the most commonly used material.
B – 49 flutes per foot and 1/8” in thickness. Good puncture resistance and less bulky than C
flute. Good printing surface.
E – 95 flutes per foot and 1/16” in thickness. Lightweight, excellent printing surface, easily folded, used for die-cut boxes and retail packaging.
