Types of Corrugated Box
Corrugated boxes can be divided into 2 main categories, according to the production and characteristics of each box. It is divided into:
1. Non-Diecut or Slotted Carton
2. Die-cut box
Slotted Carton boxes are divided into 2 other sub-categories
Regular Slotted Carton Box (RSC)
It is one of the most popular type of corrugated box used today. RSC box is a square box with 4 open-close lids on the top and bottom. When packing the products, you must fold all four lids down and use the tape to close the box.
The advantages of this type of box: strong and cheap
What kind of product is suitable for this type of box: Postal box, Industrial products such as beverage, ready-made food, furniture, and more..
Overlap Slotted Carton Box (OSC)
It is a rectangular box with 4 open-close lids, both top and bottom, like RSC box. However, the different is that when closing the lid, the outer lid will overlap with another. This outer lid width is the same as the box.
The advantages of this type of box: The outer box lid is made to be as wide as the width of the box. Which helps strengthen the box.
What kind of product is suitable for this type of box: Product with longer dimension than the width. Such as, picture frames or long-handled products, like mops.
Die-cut boxes can be divided into 9 types
Full Telescope Design Style Box (FTD)
The Full Telescope Container consists of a separate top and bottom that fit over each other. The two-piece box is made from two scored and slotted rectangular blanks, with minimal manufacturing waste. The full-depth cover slides completely over the body, providing extra thicknesses of the board on all side and end panels.
The advantages of this type of box: Compression strength suitable for high stacking strength of fragile articles. It is also easy to open-close.
What kind of product is suitable for this type of box: Shoes Box, gift Box, and other fragile products.
Lock- Bottom Construction Box with Tuck Top Tab Lock (Flat Blank)
It's a square box In which the top of the box has a tab lock. While the bottom has the snap lock.
The advantages of this type of box: Easy to open-close. It can be closed without glue or tape.
What kind of product is suitable for this type of box: General lightweight products, such as cosmetics, soaps, and more.
Built-in Handled Box (Lock-End )
The advantages of this type of box: Designed with a handle making it easy to move around. Can be used to package product without the plastic bag.
What kind of product is suitable for this type of box: Popularly used for product presentation. Wine, fruit, other produce, and more.
Tab Lock & Added Handle Box
It is a corrugated cardboard box with lid, insert tab. The box is drilled with holes to insert the plastic handle. The box has the same construction as the Lock- Bottom Construction Box with Tuck Top Tab Lock, but with an additional plastic handle.
The advantages of this type of box: Easy to carry
Which type of product is suitable for this type of box: Products that are quite heavy, bulky, and need to be easily carried.
Postage Box
It's a parcel box for postal delivery widely used along with the RSC box.
The advantages of this type of box : The box is designed to be easily constructed by user when packing. No tapes or glue needed. It is quite strong and help prevent damage in transit.
What kind of product is suitable for this type of box: smaller product for mailing but it can handle some weight. Many use it when mailing baked goods.
Fruit Crate Box
It has the same construction as RSC box, but with additional ventilation holes to prevent the fruit to spoil prematurely.
The advantages of this type of box : The box is made of corrugated paper with special hardness. To prevent bumps during transportation It can also be used to replace wooden crates. And plastic to help reduce transportation costs as well
What kind of product is suitable for this type of box : delivery produce, such as fruits and vegetables.
Pizza Box / Food Delivery Box
A pizza box is commonly used for take-away or home delivery. Pizza boxes can be used to contain different types of food.
The advantages of this type of box: Easy to construct, convenience for food deliveries or take away. No glues or tape needed.
What kind of product is suitable for this type of box : pizza, seafood, bakeries, sushi, steak and more.
Moving Box with Lid and Handles
This type of box is best for storage purpose. It is a rectangular box with two holes for easy carrying and a lid. It is made with 3 ply corrugated sheet, making it strong and durable and able to support a medium weight.
The advantages of this type of box: Strong, durable, able to support the weight of a large number of documents. User friendly. No glues or tape needed.
What kind of product is suitable for this type of box : Store documents or other items that needed to be organized or put away.
Straight Tuck Box
This box is rarely seen in the form of corrugated paper. Most will use cardboard instead for small, and very light-weight product. However, the corrugated version provides an extra strength to this type of box.
The advantages of this type of box: Stronger than cardboard. Easy to construct.
Which type of product is suitable for this box: Suitable for products that are relatively small and light, such as key chains, cosmetics, stationery, and other premium products.