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Cartons by load capacity

Cartons by load capacity

Are you looking for a box that is precisely tailored to the weight of your products? Corrugated cardboard shipping packaging with different load capacities? Discover cartons by load capacity from Labelprint24.com!

  • Exact load capacity for high stability and efficient transport
  • Printed and unprinted in different corrugated types
  • High recycled content for sustainable packaging

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  • Production Time
    Starting from 5 days
  • Material
    E / B / EB flute
  • Size
    100% customizable
  • Load capacity
    22 / 44 / 66 lbs

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Cartons by load capacity at Labelprint24

What materials are used to make particularly resilient cardboard boxes?

Corrugated board is divided into different categories and used depending on the application. Various criteria or properties come into play here. The main characteristics of a cardboard box are its printability and its load-bearing capacity. Depending on the requirements, different types of corrugated board are available. These are basically divided into two classes, single wall and double wall corrugated board.

Single wall corrugated board

Here, a corrugated sheet is glued between two smooth cardboard sheets. These sheets serve as the outer or inner cover of the construction and ensure that the corrugated sheet retains its structure in the middle. This structure is the main reason why corrugated board has such a high load-bearing capacity - with a very low dead weight. 

The larger the waves and the wider the distances between them, the higher the load limit. This is referred to as "wave height" and "wave pitch". This increases the spaces between them and creates air cushions that also act as buffers and protect the contents from pressure, shocks or falls. During this, however, the evenness of the surface structure decreases. This means that the larger the flutes and the gaps, the more difficult it is to print on the corrugated board.

Double wall corrugated board

With this material, two single wall corrugated board sheets are glued to an intermediate cover. Typically, corrugated cardboard with a high load-bearing capacity is used as the inner surface. Corrugated cardboard with a flat surface is used for the outside. By combining two flutes, a new product is obtained that has a very high load-bearing capacity and printability. 

Why are cartons differentiated according to load capacity?

Products are diverse and differ not only in their type but also in their weight. To transport and store goods as cost-efficiently but safely as possible, it makes sense to differentiate their cartons according to load capacity. The more resistant and stable a carton is, the more expensive it usually is. So, it makes just as little sense to use comparatively expensive packaging with a load capacity of up to 30 kg for handkerchiefs or a cheaper carton with a load capacity of up to 10 kg for a hi-fi system.

The basic prerequisite for not exceeding the maximum load capacity is always the even weight distribution of the products within the box. The heavier the goods are, the more the use of additional filling material is recommended. This not only ensures an even load, but also fixes the products inside the box.

Cartons with a load capacity of up to 10kg

This packaging is made of single wall corrugated board of the type "E-flute". This type of corrugated board is also called "microwave" and is excellently suited as packaging for light goods such as containers of coffee, tea, other foodstuffs or even model kits or headphones. Goods weighing up to 10 kg are excellently protected despite the low load capacity of the box and can thus be transported and stored safely and cost-efficiently. 

Cartons with a load capacity of up to 20kg

For medium-weight products such as bottle containers, music equipment, cast iron cooking utensils or small dumbbell sets, boxes with a load capacity of up to 20 kg are the best choice. At Labelprint24 we manufacture these variants from B-flute. This single flute type of corrugated board is also called fine flute. The strength of the material prevents products from slipping through the bottom or bending the packaging so that it can no longer be stored efficiently. 

Cartons with a load capacity of up to 30kg

If your products are machine parts, large televisions or professional speakers, our boxes with a load capacity of up to 30 kg are ideal. Only double flute corrugated board is used here. Our EB flute is a combination of E flute and B flute. Here, both types of corrugated board are glued together with a smooth intermediate flute. The result is not only particularly robust but can also be printed excellently - because the fine and thus smoother E-flute is used here as the outer wall, while the more stable B-flute represents the inner wall of the EB-flute. This makes cartons with a load capacity of up to 30 kg perfect for attractive product packaging. 

You would like to know more about the materials we use?

In our blog, you can learn everything about corrugated board - from its history to its various uses. Here you can also compare the different types of corrugated board in a clear table and read interesting facts from the world of packaging.

The special thing about cardboard boxes according to load capacity

Differentiating cartons according to their load-bearing capacities offers several advantages:

Protective function

For light goods that are also not particularly fragile, single flute cardboard is usually the best and most cost-effective choice. The so-called fine flutes have a flute height of 3.0 mm and a flute pitch of 4.8 mm. The load-bearing capacity is a maximum of 10 kg for the E flute, and 20 kg for the B flute, if the weight is evenly distributed. This provides sufficient protection for the goods inside. However, due to the small air cushions of the microwave and the fine flute, this type of corrugated board does not offer as much protection against pressure or falls as a larger flute. Here, the double flute EB corrugated with a maximum load capacity of up to 30 kg has a clear advantage.

Storage

Cartons are usually stored in stacks. The load capacity of a carton also affects how well they can be stacked and how much pressure they can withstand. Therefore, it is also important and sensible from a logistical point of view to differentiate cartons according to their load capacity. If a carton with too low a load-bearing capacity has been selected for a product, the bottom may break when it is lifted. If too many of these cartons are stacked on top of each other, it can also happen that the lower cartons cannot withstand the weight of the upper ones. As a result, this can lead to damage, delays and unnecessary extra costs. 

Costs

Cost efficiency is a central point in every company that must be constantly optimised. In logistics, for example, it can be checked whether the product or shipping cartons have been sensibly selected according to their load capacity or whether there is potential for savings here. If cartons are selected for robust and light goods that are oversized in terms of their load capacity, this decision will result in considerable cost-saving potential. Therefore, always calculate exactly how high the load capacity of your cartons must be to achieve the best result - in terms of protection, storage and costs. 

What distinguishes Labelprint24 from other packaging manufacturers?

Our long company history and the highly specialised know-how of our employees make us packaging experts for all industries. We find the right solution for every challenge, no matter how big.

Thanks to our state-of-the-art IT, our processes can be linked to any external ERP system. This means that orders and productions can be automatically forwarded from your company to our production. This makes the entire process lean, clear and time- and cost-efficient. Hundreds of top brands around the world rely on this special IT and our many years of experience and special competence.

Do you need a partner in the field of packaging and labels who can produce even large quantities reliably and cost-efficiently?

Then contact us, we look forward to hearing from you!

Our large selection of boxes by load capacity

At Labelprint24 you will find a large selection of cartons with different load capacities, which in turn result from the material selected in each case. For all models you can choose between E-, B- and EB-flute.

The folding box with tuck-in flap is one of the classics in the field of product packaging. This is due to its easy handling, because it can also be filled automatically and is used, for example, for foodstuffs such as noodles or cornflakes. At Labelprint24 you can also get this variant with offset flaps (FEFCO 0211) or with opposing flaps (FEFCO 0211). 

Our hinged lid box is even easier to open thanks to the hinged lid, which makes it particularly popular on the customer side. The unboxing experience is thus optimally supported and can even be extended by fully printing the flap lid from the inside. It is perfect for higher-value goods such as cosmetics or jewellery. 

Due to its design, the FEFCO 0215 folding box with insertable base is suitable for particularly heavy goods. The bottom is plugged together and thus offers excellent stability. This model is used, for example, as product packaging for spirits. 

The folding box with automatic bottom of type FEFCO 0713 is similar. However, the bottom is already glued in place and automatically erects when folded out. This model thus offers the same stability as the folding box with push-in bottom but is even easier to handle. 

Our shipping carton with automatic base and adhesive strip is particularly well suited for e-commerce. This is sealed before dispatch by the adhesive that has already been applied. The customer only must tear open the packaging along the punched line to open it. 

Our corrugated board types

We use a selection of different types of corrugated board for our boxes, which differ not only in their resilience but also in their printability.

E-flute (single wall corrugated board)

This type of corrugated board belongs to the microwave class. Due to the relatively low flute height of 1.5 mm and a narrow flute pitch of 3.0 mm, it can be used for goods with a maximum weight of up to 10 kg. However, these properties also result in a very flat surface. That is why cartons made of E-flute can be printed on excellently. Therefore, this material is perfectly suited as product packaging for light and insensitive goods -flute (single wall corrugated board) 

B flute (single flute board)

This material belongs to the class of fine flute. With a height of 3.0 mm, the flutes are twice as large as those of the E-flute. The distance between the flutes is also significantly larger with a flute pitch of 4.8 mm. This creates larger air cushions, which in turn lead to better stability as well as a higher load capacity of up to 20 kg. Even though the surface is somewhat more uneven than that of the E-flute due to these properties, it can still be printed on well. 

EB flute (double wall corrugated board)

This is a combination of E and B flute. Both corrugated cardboards are glued together with an intermediate layer and thus form a unit. The B-flute with its higher stability and air cushion size serves as the inner wall and the E-flute as the perfectly printable outer layer. 

This results in a flute height of 4.5 mm and a flute pitch of 4.8 mm. This creates a carton with a load capacity of up to 30 kg with even weight distribution. The EB flute can also be printed very well, which is why it is not only suitable as shipping packaging, but also as high-quality product packaging for heavy and sensitive goods.

Materials from which our corrugated board is made

We use various types of paper to produce our corrugated board, which can be differentiated according to the desired resistance, the costs or the intended use.

Bogus paper

This is a lightweight liner paper with a grammage of up to 140 g/m2. It is usually made from wastepaper and is mainly used as an intermediate cover for double wall corrugated board. 

Testliner paper

Also mostly made from wastepaper, but also from corrugated board waste. This type of paper is multi-layered and has a grammage of up to 200 g/m2. 

Kraft liner paper

In contrast to the previously mentioned materials, kraftliner usually has a high fresh fibre content and is thus particularly stable. Compared to fibres from recycled paper, virgin fibres are very long and thus interlock even better and stronger. Kraft liner has a grammage of up to 400 g/m2 and is mainly used for packaging for very heavy goods. Another advantage: the high proportion of virgin fibre means that packaging tape adheres better. Kraft liner paper is also somewhat easier to print on than the other two alternatives. 

Resilience can also be beautiful

To protect your cardboard even better from scratches, you can coat it with a protective varnish or cover it with a laminate. The printed image is then optimally protected and even enhanced: Colours shine vividly and details come out even better. This way you can customise your cartons and get even more out of your packaging from a marketing point of view.

The more refined the visual and haptic impression of a carton, the better and more emotional the unboxing experience will be for the customer. Surprise your target group with noble variations that make your designs and your CI shine.

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Frequently asked questions about boxes by load capacity

  • How do I choose the right material for my shipping or product packaging?

    In our configurator, you can choose between E-, B- and EB-flute for each of our cardboard products. The configurator automatically adjusts the respective properties and the price of your order after you have made your selection.

  • How do I know what size packaging I need?

    If you already know how big your products are and how many of them you want to send in a box, you can easily calculate this and choose the right packaging or material based on the result.

  • How do I know what the load capacity of my box should be?

    Ideally, you can weigh your shipment or the container and find out what the load capacity of the packaging should be. It is always best to calculate a little more generously to be on the safe side. Also make sure that your products are evenly distributed in the box.

  • How do I prevent my products from moving inside the box during transport?

    To fix the contents, you can use our cardboard blanks, for example. Other filling materials made of paper or plastic can also be used for this purpose.

  • What role does the shape of my product play?

    The shape as well as the size of the goods to be shipped always plays a special role if the goods cannot be stacked well or they have asymmetrical extensions, such as the handle of a pan. In such cases, you can use our free formats to configure individual packaging that fits the shape of your products exactly.