HOW DO YOU MEASURE A BOX?

It's easy. Just remember box measurements always correspond to the inner dimensions of the box. This ensures a tight fit around your product.

1. Measure the length, width and depth (or height) in that order, of what you would like to pack and express the measurements in millimetres.

2. Allow a minimum of 3mm extra to each dimension for the fitting. Make sure the length and width correspond to the opening of the box.

3. You can also give a board size of the box. To do this, open out the carton until it is a single flat sheet and measure the length and width of the board. This board size is very useful when quoting for die-cut boxes. If entering a quote, enter flute direction as length, and the other direction as width. Leave the depth blank.

THE COMMON BOX

Corrugated Carton: It has fold-over flaps to seal at the top and bottom. It is not only the most common style of box but it is also the most economical style in that it produces very little waste and requires no origination for manufacturing unless it is to be printed.

CUT ABOVE THE REST

Die-Cut: Manufactured with the use of shaped die-cutting tools, this style of box ensures better accuracy in size and consistency, and allows for almost any shape or style of box to be manufactured. When a special size or style is required, a tooling charge will be incurred as a once-off charge.

INTERNAL DESIGN

Internal Fittings: Form an integral part of a packs overall design. The fittings range from simple separator pads to complex multipart die-cut divisions. They perform a key role in the separation and cushioning of products and are fundamental to the overall performance of a pack design. Common types of fittings are pads, divisions and scored separation, and void filling fittings. The use and design of fittings is always driven by the product and distribution requirement.

MATERIAL

There are a number of common Flute Sizes:

A Flute - 5mm - A - Good stacking and protection
B Flute - 3mm - B - Good puncture resistance + Most Common Grade
C Flute - 4mm - C - Good stacking and protection + Very Common Grade
D Flute - 5mm - D - Lightweight fine flute