Our Boxes
Board Grades
Deciding on the board grade is a very important part of the process and hopefully you will find the following information of assistance when making your choice.
We pride ourselves in saving you time, your space, waste, worry and of course the most important saving of all is the environment. All board utilized in the manufacture of our cases are part recycled and can be recycled again or totally bio-degradable.
Further information and board samples are available upon request.
Board Grades
Deciding on the board grade is a very important part of the process and hopefully you will find the following information of assistance when making your choice.
We pride ourselves in saving you time, your space, waste, worry and of course the most important saving of all is the environment. All board utilized in the manufacture of our cases are part recycled and can be recycled again or totally bio-degradable.
Further information and board samples are available upon request.
Solid board is measured in micron thickness, the most commonly used grades are 500, 750 & 1000 micron, but all interim grades are also available. White or grey available, offering an excellent surface for printing in all methods. When requesting a solid board quote and you are unsure of the grade then call for advice or send a sample, so we can quote like for like.
A fine fluted board, available in different strengths 125, 150 and 200 micron. This is an excellent board for intricate die cuts and smaller boxes. Ideal for point of sale and display packaging offering an exceptional printing surface.
B flute board is available in 125, 150, 200 & 300 Kraft, 125, 150 & 200 mottled Kraft and 125, 150 & 200 White. B flute is the most commonly used single wall fluted board. Perfect for smaller lightweight products in either a standard 0201 or 0203 design or die cuts, offering a very printable finish.
This is a slightly more robust material than the B flute offering a little more protection at an economical price.
Double wall uses both B & C flutes to offer excellent protection to your products and has greater stacking strength.
A material which will give you all round protection and support, supplied in various fluting combinations to meet all your requirements.
This material is available in different fluting combinations, ie: AA, BA, CA etc. Designed to give maximum stacking strength and burst strength properties, ideal for heavy items or items which will not accept stacked weight.
Box Styles
Fefco are the regulatory body for style design of boxes/cartons.
Please read our system descriptions below, or to view for the full Fefco range click here.
Box Styles
Fefco are the regulatory body for style design of boxes/cartons.
Please read our system descriptions below, or to view for the full Fefco range click here.
Slotted-type boxes consist of basically one piece with a glued, stitched or taped manufacturers joint and top and bottom flaps. They are shipped flat, ready to use and require closing using the flaps provided.
Telescope-type boxes consist of more than one piece and are characterised by a lid and/or bottom telescoping over the body of the box.
Folder-type boxes and trays usually consist of only one piece of board. The bottom of the box is hinged to form two or all side walls and the cover. Locking tabs, handles, display panels etc., can be incorporated in some designs.
Slide-type boxes consist of several pieces of liners and sleeves sliding in different directions into each other. This group also includes outside sleeves for other cases.
Rigid-type boxes consist of two separate end pieces and a body and require stitching or a similar operation before they can be used.
Ready-glued cases consist of basically one piece, are shipped flat and ready to use by simple setting up.
Interior fitments such as inside liners, pads, partitions, dividers etc., whether tied to Case Design or as singular items. Any shown number of panels is arbitrary and may be increased or decreased as required.