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The flute designation calls out the thickness of the overall corrugated board and the flute size. There are a variety of flute sizes available for different applications
For more info see Understanding Corrugated Board Grades.
The RSC is the most common box style, and is a popular choice for shipper boxes. All flaps are the same length, with the long flaps meeting in the middle.
Good for:
shipper boxes • heavy products
This is an RSC minus a set of flaps on the top or bottom. Two correctly sized HSCs can also be used as a top and bottom telescoping set.
Good for:
storage boxes • shipper boxes (with cover)
A variation of the RSC, the top & bottom flaps completely overlap to the edge of the box for additional strength and protection. Good for storing or stacking very heavy items.
Good for:
shipper boxes • very heavy items • long boxes
All of the box flaps are connected and pressing down folds all flaps at once. The bellows box style is easy-folding with a strong closure.
Good for:
shipper boxes • heavy products
An RSC or FOL that has been flipped to allow for end loading. Corrugation direction can also be changed to maintain strength.
Good for:
shipper boxes • long items
The bottom flaps are pre-glued and fold together automatically when the box is flipped open. Costs more than other closures, but saves in assembly.
Good for:
large runs • heavy products
This design creates a sealed container out of a single unglued sheet, excellent for shipping small to large flat items & books.
Good for:
shipper boxes • books • picture frames
The telescoping tray body and lid is a two-piece box style that can allow for some variation in the depth of the item you are packaging.
Good for:
shoe boxes • clothing boxes
This design is quick and easy to assemble. When sealed, three of the sides are double thickness. Great for long items.
Good for:
shipper boxes • long items
One of the toughest die-cut mailers around. Great protection for shipping and can be configured with a variety of different closures, flaps, tabs, and locks. How to fold »
Good for:
electronics • e-commerce
This resealable mailer has many different names and applications. The tabs and flaps (a.k.a.- dust flaps, dog ears or cherry locks) can be changed to suit your needs. How to fold »
Good for:
e-commerce • subscription boxes
A tray that folds together without the use of tape or adhesive. It is a flexible design with many possible variations.
Good for:
canned products • product display
This tray is supplied with the corners preglued and folded inside. It can be set up instantly, saving labor and without the need for tape or adhesive.
Good for:
plants • beverages
This box works when done out of thinner board for small retail items. It can be done as reverse tuck (depicted) or straight tuck.
Good for:
retail items • lighter products
Also called a snap-lock bottom, this style can carry more weight than a tuck-bottom. The bottom panels fold to lock together, so no tape is needed. How to fold »
Good for:
retail items • heavier items
