You’ve likely encountered many different types of cardboard throughout your life: cereal boxes, shipping boxes, packaging materials, the list goes on. But with that in mind, what is the strongest type of cardboard? For certain companies like food packaging manufacturers, this question is rather important, as durable, clean cardboard is highly sought after to ensure that products are safe when they’re shipped or stored.
The strongest cardboard is arguably corrugated cardboard’. However, certain kinds of cardboard may be stronger than others, depending on the situation. Here’s a look at the strongest types of cardboard variations available and the benefits of each variety.
Corrugated Fiberboard
When you think about strong cardboard packaging, the first kind that likely came to mind was corrugated cardboard. Corrugated fiberboard consists of two parts called the liner and medium, which are both created from containerboard, which is a specific heavy paper. The liner is located on the outside and inside of the corrugated cardboard, while the medium is used as the arched flute attached to the liner. Several flute variations have been developed over the years, allowing for some degree of customization, but whatever arched shape they have will provide them with dependable strength.
The strength of corrugated cardboard alone doesn’t make it the strongest type of cardboard, as it has numerous other benefits. For example, the liner in corrugated fiberboard can help cushion fragile objects against sudden turns and breaks during shipping. Additionally, they are capable of supporting a considerable amount of weight, allowing companies to utilize them for safely shipping heavy products. Corrugated cardboard is also highly recyclable like other paperboard materials, allowing it to be easily mass-produced. Due to the fact that most people do not know the amount of board options they have, corrugated is often used when there is a much more affordable and better suited option such as chipboard.
Other Kinds of Cardboard
In most instances, the best board is determined by the item being packaged and the weight of the box when fully packed. Other varieties of cardboard are more effective given certain situations. Here is a look at some of those cardboard types and some of their functions.
Chipboard
Chipboard paper is by far the most versatile type of cardboard, 90% of the time corrugated box partitions are being used when chipboard box partitions could be used in their place and provide the same level of protection along with other benefits. Chipboard packaging is created from recycled paper, and it can come in a variety of thicknesses. Before jumping right to corrugated it is always a good idea to look at your chipboard options first. In regard to strength, chipboard comes in a very large variety of thicknesses. If your product is heavy we will increase the thickness to accommodate the weight. This allows us to save you money while providing an equally protective product that is more aesthetically pleasing. Another advantage of chipboard is that it comes with a variety of finishes that can add even more protection to your products. “Smooth finishes” and “Poly Coated Chipboard” are especially good at protecting from scratches and label damage during transit. This versatility lends chipboard packaging to be used in a wide range of purposes, such as:
- Chipboard Dividers
- Chipboard Layer Pads.
- Folding boxes for cereal.
- Die Cuts
- And many other uses!
SBS (Solid Bleach Sulfite)
SBS is always a board worth mentioning. This material is bright white and extremely clean. There are many types of SBS such as Poly Coated, Clay Coated and Milkboard, as well as others.
SBS is an especially good choice for the Food Industry. Certain types of SBS carry FDA approval and are used to package many different types of food products and pharmaceuticals on a regular basis.. The name “Milkboard” is used because it is the material our milk cartons were made out of at school. SBS Box Dividers are a staple in the Pharmaceutical, Food and Nutraceutical Industries.
When it comes to packaging we all want our finished product to look nice and organized. The bright white color of this board provides great aesthetics to your package. If you want to have a clean looking finish that is safe for your food or pharmaceutical products SBS Box Partitions are definitely worth looking into.
If you wish to learn more about cardboard packaging and Box Partitions, contact General Partition Company for more information.