Corrugated cardboard is one of the most common packaging materials. Such popularity is due to a combination of many positive characteristics: strength, environmental friendliness, lightness and affordable price. Containers made of this material can be used for packaging goods of various sizes, shapes and purposes. Moreover, corrugated cardboard is flexible in processing, which makes it possible to create boxes, boxes and trays of different geometries.Features of corrugated iron  Corrugated cardboard is a canvas in which even strips of liners alternate, and between them there are wavy layers - flutings . It is the wavy layer that provides increased strength and cushioning, which guarantees excellent safety of the contents during storage and transportation. The most popular corrugated cardboard sheets for the production of containers consist of three, five or seven layers, which determines their high strength and ability to effectively withstand the load.Corrugated cardboard packaging is divided into three main categories by design:1. Self-assembling Such boxes can be quickly assembled by hand before use without auxiliary fasteners.2. Quick assembly . In addition to paper clips, staples, tape or glue are required .3. Automatic. Multi-component structures that open instantly, which speeds up the packaging process.Boxes and trays made of corrugated cardboard can be equipped with additional inserts, bars, grates and other auxiliary elements to preserve the integrity of the product as much as possible. Containers may include different types of lids, convenient handles, and viewing or presentation windows, etc. In addition, it is possible to order corrugated boxes with individual parameters, which allows you to receive specially designed boxes according to a specific type of goods. In addition to the geometry, you can determine the required thickness of the walls, the type of opening, the degree of protection against moisture, the application of inscriptions, logos, etc.The value of corrugated packaging for business  Today, factories, enterprises, shops and private individuals who produce their own products often use corrugated cardboard as the main packaging material . This is due to a number of indisputable advantages and benefits that the business receives from this type of container.Quality storage The material has a high density, which provides excellent protection of products against the penetration of dust, moisture and ultraviolet radiation. This allows you to create excellent conditions for storing a wide range of goods for different purposes. Moreover, a clear rectangular or square shape ensures an ergonomic arrangement of products in the warehouse, saving useful space.Convenient and safe transportation  The process of transportation and unloading is associated with constant physical impacts that can adversely affect the contents, especially fragile items. The presence of wavy layers in the canvas of corrugated cardboard allows you to level out vibrations and shocks, thereby protecting the contents from damage. In this way, you can minimize the percentage of the battle and thereby prevent excessive losses.An ideal choice for fragile items  Corrugated box is the best option for packing glass products, dishes, electronics and other similar products. Paper boxes surpass all available analogues in terms of reliability and protection: wood, plastic, metal, etc.Ability to demonstrate the productFor food products, there are special trays with transparent lids, which allow not only to store, but also to beautifully present baked goods, candies, meat products, etc. to customers.Personalization and advertising   Inscriptions, images or logos are easily applied to the surface of the boxes, which increase brand recognition . A successful combination of elements makes the container not only a functional means of storage, but also a powerful tool for increasing the recognition of the manufacturer's products. This type of native advertising has an unobtrusive effect on the buyer's subconscious, increasing loyalty.Wide scope of use  Corrugated cardboard is a natural material that can be used for packaging food, medicine, fruit, flowers, seeds, ready meals, loose raw materials, household appliances, equipment, etc. The only restriction is liquids without personal packaging. In other cases, boxes made of corrugated cardboard are universal for storing and transporting any items.Compactness  Boxes made of corrugated cardboard , which are not used, when unfolded, take up a minimum of useful space, which is relevant for production and warehouse premises. Thanks to this, there is no need to allocate additional space for placing containers.Affordable cost  An important advantage of corrugated cardboard is its price. This is the most affordable material compared to wooden or plastic boxes. In addition, cardboard is recyclable, which allows the company to return part of the spent funds after using the container and its disposal.The use of corrugated cardboard as the main packaging material has a number of advantages for any business, providing effective protection of goods from damage, optimizing the cost of packaging and creating a positive impression among customers thanks to an aesthetic and environmentally friendly composition.Types of corrugated cardboard containersModern manufacturers of corrugated cardboard boxes and boxes offer customers a colossal range of products with different geometry, strength, durability, etc. In order to facilitate the selection of the optimal container for a specific project, it is worth using the main classification parameters.By appointment  Cardboard packaging is divided into three categories:1. Consumer Boxes in which the goods are delivered directly to the buyer. Most often, there are images or logos of the manufacturer on the surface .2. Transport. Necessary to protect cargo from impacts and other negative impacts during transportation.3. Production It is used in the process of manufacturing or further maintenance. The dimensions of such a container can be very diverse.All models can be divided into cells of the required sizes due to the presence of partitions.By volume  Taking into account the overall parameters, it is customary to distinguish the following types of boxes and boxes from corrugated cardboard :1. Small-sized. They take up less than half of a European pallet : no more than 60×60×80 cm.2. Oversized Most of the pallet : more than 60×60×80 cm.3. Oversized Parameters exceed 80×120×120 cm.In addition, all these boxes can be disposable, reusable or inventory for internal needs of the company.By design  The container can be individual or group (for placing several goods) and can be divided into the following categories:● open and closed;● non-separable and separable;● standard, non-standard and conical;● box or frame type;● two-fold or with a separate cover.All products can be made of corrugated cardboard of different thicknesses: 2, 3, 5 or 7 layers. Three-layer boxes are the most popular, as they combine high technical characteristics and an affordable price.General advantages of corrugated packaging  Different materials can be used to make product packaging: wood, metal, glass, plastic and their derivatives. However, corrugated cardboard packaging is the most demanded and popular among manufacturers. This is due to the following advantages of the material:1. Environmental friendliness. Boxes are created from natural raw materials, so the material does not affect the human body and the environment. The boxes can be made from secondary materials and are subject to repeated processing, which simplifies the disposal process.2. Wide scope of use. Almost everything can be packed in corrugated cardboard containers, from small items to large production equipment.3. Compactness. Folded boxes require a minimum of usable space for their storage or transportation.4. Ease of use. The process of assembling a container requires a minimum of time and does not require special skills.5. Lightness. Compared to wood or plastic, corrugated cardboard has minimal weight, which simplifies the loading/unloading process and logistics costs.6. Simple processing. The material allows the production of packaging with individual geometric parameters and shape. Moreover, different images or inscriptions can be applied to the outside. For maximum protection against moisture, the shells are additionally covered with films.7. Strength. The primary raw material is paper, while the well-thought-out design of the corrugated canvas provides high technical characteristics of rigidity and resistance to external negative influences.
  None of the packaging materials has such a set of positive characteristics as corrugated cardboard , which makes it unique and in demand in its segment. You can familiarize yourself with the assortment and order corrugated iron of various types and with any parameters at a favorable price on the official website of the "Prydniprovskyi" plant.