Archive for May, 2010

Corrugated packaging is the most effective and widely used material for packing heavy as well as fragile goods. Since environment conservation is one of the major global concerns, corrugated boxes are now being made with eco-friendly materials. These boxes are commonly used for packing fresh vegetables and fruits.

Corrugated cardboards are manufactured through special processes that give them their high burst, tensile, and tear strength. Also known as brown boxes, corrugated packaging boxes are significantly different from ordinary cardboard boxes. There are three or more layers of cardboard in the corrugated boxes and sheets. These cardboard layers form the outer lining while the inner lining is made up of a hard material that prevents any kind of damage. The layers enclose rows of air columns which provide a cushion-effect so that the goods packed inside can resist shocks and jerks during a journey. The final layer on corrugated packaging sheets and boxes is called the fluting medium. The fluting medium provides durability to the sheet by withstanding heavy pressure of the packed goods.

The chief raw material used to make corrugated packaging sheets comes from pine trees. The sheets are made with a fibrous pulp extracted from pine trees. Strong adhesives are then used to make the layers.

Using this material for packaging goods has the following advantages:-

Corrugated packaging materials are made from recycled cardboard boxes. Hence, you can purchase this effective packing tool at minimum possible cost.

This material has no sharp edges that can harm you while you are packing goods with it.

As stated earlier, these boxes and sheets are environment friendly, as they are made of recycled paper. Moreover, raw materials used for manufacturing are these materials are organic hence you don’t have to worry about their disposal.

The outer surfaces of these boxes are smooth and can be painted it easily. This feature of corrugated packaging materials is beneficial in two ways. First, you can label packed goods easily with a regular marker. Secondly, you can easily print on such boxes and use them for marketing purposes.

The boxes made of this stuff come with a long lasting guarantee and can be used for a long time.

You can get quality corrugated packaging materials at Industrial Packaging Supplies (IPS). Visit their online store to know more about their products. Apart from such sheets and boxes, you can also get straps, labels, industrial fasteners, stretch wrappers etc. at the store.