Describe the board
Specify the flute, facing papers, board construction and carton style together. Cartons with the same flute can still differ in papers, dimensions, seams and closures.
Describe the load
Describe the packed load and route before selecting a construction. Stacking, carrying, moisture exposure and the way the carton is closed can all affect the evaluation needed. A sample should include the actual contents and any internal supports.
Compare samples
Check print, folding and the loaded carton against the agreed requirements. Record dimensions, board reference, packed weight and closure method for comparison. Ask which evidence concerns the board and which concerns the assembled pack. Keep those scopes separate when deciding whether more evaluation is needed.
Related specification support
Packaging Structural Design
Develop a packaging construction around the actual product and its use.
Record the complete board and pack
Two cartons described by the same flute letter may still use different liners or board combinations. Compare quotations using the actual construction, usable carton dimensions and packed load, then review the proposed sample.
Board construction and packed load
| Check | What to do | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Board | Record flute and liner construction. | A flute code is not a complete strength specification. |
| Carton | Identify openings, closures and dimensions. | Converted geometry affects the finished pack. |
| Use | Describe loading, stacking and environment. | An empty sample does not represent distribution. |
Record the actual product, material or file version used for the comparison. Identify what remains undecided and which sample or document can resolve it.
Discuss corrugated board specification
Describe the product and proposed corrugated pack, then include available specifications and the sample or file for review.
Further reference
FEFCO: corrugated design reference. Use the source to understand the topic; it does not certify an ElevaPack product or replace an agreed project specification.
Corrugated Flutes Explained FAQ
Select around the complete application. Space, printing, converting and transport needs can pull in different directions, so compare the actual packed options.
No. Include the facing papers, board construction, carton dimensions, seams and closures. A flute code alone is not a complete strength specification for the finished pack.
Use the actual contents and internal supports, with the proposed closure. Record packed weight, dimensions and board reference, and review the loaded carton against the intended handling, stacking and environmental conditions.