What is corrugated cardboard?

Corrugated cardboard is now one of the most widely used materials for commercial and industrial packaging. It is generating more and more interest every year and is gradually replacing harmful plastic packaging. Its popularity is due to the material from which it is made – pulp. It is recyclable, completely degradable and makes no environmental impact, to name just a few of its advantages. Corrugated cardboard has a multi-layered structure consisting of straight and corrugated sheets.

Depending on the number of layers, there are two-ply, three-ply, five-ply and even seven-ply cardboards. The more layers, the greater the strength. In most cases, the two outer layers are flat, while the inner layers form an accordion fold.

Corrugated cardboard TEK-PAK

Cardboard packaging manufacturer TEK-PAK offers both corrugated and various other types of paperboard packaging, as well as fillers and protections. There is a wide range of flap, die-cut and laminated boxes to choose from. The range is complemented by the highly popular shelf-ready (SRP) and e-commerce packaging.

TEK-PAK corrugated cardboard is available in a variety of grades and weights. Depending on the application, the customer can choose between 3-ply and 5-ply corrugated cardboard. The two outer layers are flat, while the inner layers form an accordion fold. In the case of 3-ply cardboard, TEK-PAK offers a range of weights from 285g to 570g with B, C and E folds. On the other hand, 5-ply cardboard ranges from 480 g to 1450 g, with BC and EB folds available. The higher the weight index and number of plies, the stronger and stiffer the cardboard.

The wide variety of TEK-PAK corrugated cardboard offers a range of possibilities for using this environmentally friendly raw material, which is becoming more popular every year.

Applications of corrugated cardboard

Corrugated cardboard is a versatile and flexible product with a wide range of applications in both everyday life and business. It is currently one of the most popular materials in the packaging industry. It is strong, inexpensive and light with excellent potential as an advertising medium. The structure of corrugated cardboard makes it easy to produce even the most complex prints.

Corrugated packaging is perfectly suitable not only for trade, but also works well in removal and renovation situations. It protects your products from damage or breakage. Another area where corrugated cardboard is used effectively is in the construction industry. This product is often used as an underlay, protecting the floor from the unwanted effects of renovations. It also provides a form of soundproofing, making our renovations more tolerable to neighbours or flatmates.

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