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Different Types of Products And The Requirement of Box Packaging.

Different Types of Products And The Requirement of Box Packaging.

The first type of box that started the box packaging industry is the folding carton. This industry was started a hundred years ago. Now this industry is worth billions of dollars. We see that almost every type of product is packed in packaging. These products include electronics, toys, cosmetics, food and bakery products and many other products.

Most boxes are made by folding different types of paperboards. Such boxes are also known as cartons. You can also add windows in these boxes so that the consumer can have a view of the product inside the box. Some boxes also made on the locking mechanism. These product boxes packaging is the best way to pack products.

Some commonly used types of packaging boxes:

There are two mainly used formats of boxes which are as follow

 

Folding cartons:

These boxes are produced from a single sheet of board. Different types of material can be used in the production of these boxes such as paperboard, corrugated board or fiberboard. To make these boxes a single sheet of the board is die-cut and then is folded to make a box. All the process is done according to the template. The pizza box is the most common example of these types of boxes.

Rigid cartons:

These boxes are the opposite of folding cartons. In these boxes, the top and the bottom parts are separate from each other. These boxes are also referred, as telescopic boxes. These boxes are stronger than folding cartons. A common example for these boxes is shoe boxes, clothing item boxes, and electronics boxes.

 

Some other types of packaging boxes:

There are some other types of product boxes. These types are classified according to the material used and their construction. These types are as follow

 

Corrugated boxes:

The first type of box is corrugated boxes. These boxes are light in weight but sturdy in strength. These boxes are made by folding corrugated boards. In these boards, the fluted paper is sandwiched between two layers of liner boards. This structure gives corrugated boxes rigidity and resistance. There are different types of corrugated boards. These are double or triple wall boxes. These types depend on the density of flute paper and the thickness of the liner boards. That’s why corrugated boxes are used in the shipping industry to move heavy items. These boxes can be easily recycled. Unless you laminated them with plastics. Some other types of materials can also be used to laminate these boxes.

 

Paperboard Box:

These boxes are made from thick paper material. This material has a grammage above 250 GSM. You can easily print on these boxes with rich colors. These boxes can be lined with other materials and can be folded. These boxes are the best as retail boxes because these boxes look appealing on shelves and attract the customers better than another packaging. These paperboards are also used in the production of corrugated boards. These boxes are used to pack different types of products such as electronics, toys and cosmetics, pharmaceutical, stationery, cigarette, and different other products. You can also recycle these boxes easily unless they are printed or laminated.

 

Aseptic Cartons:

These are multi-layered boxes that are mostly used to store liquid items. These layers are polyethylene, paperboard, aluminum barrier, and more plastic layers. These boxes are commonly used for packing juices, soups, baby food, and even desserts. These boxes are the best to display on the shelves as these boxes increase the shelf life of products. These boxes can also preserve their nutritional value, color, and texture. These boxes can also bear high temperatures and acidic products. One of the most popular manufacturers of these boxes is Tetra Pak. These boxes are difficult to recycle because of multiple materials.

 

Choosing the right carton for your packaging needs:

The type of box is only depending on your business needs. If you are in the business of packing or shipping heavy products, then you should use corrugated boxes. If you are doing business for smaller products, paperboard boxes are the best option. You can also customize these boxes in numerous ways. These boxes also are the best option for packing cakes and bakery products. Aseptic cartons are the only options when you are packing liquid food products.


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