What are Packaging Boxes? How do they work? Are they an important part of the supply chain for your business? Do you need one for your business? Here we will answer all these questions and more! First, what are the different types of packaging boxes available?
Types of Packaging Boxes: Most carton-like packaging boxes mostly come in two main formats Rigid/Folding Cartons and Rigid/Corrugated Boxes. Foldable boxes are those that are made of a single piece of paperboard. It could be paperboard, corrugated cardboard or even fiberboard. Boxes made of fiberboards have a tendency to warp if they are not properly assembled or are not well-inflated. Boxes with corrugated cardboard are light and easy to handle, however if you need them to be sturdy, they are usually made of cardboard, wood, or metal.
Other types of packaging boxes are also used for different types of products. For instance, a corrugated box is commonly used for packing delicate items such as glass, paintings, musical instruments and even electronics. On the other hand, a hard corrugated box is often used for shipping cars, food items and even bricks and stones.
How do they work? How do packaging boxes work? The basic principle of manufacturing packaging boxes is that plasticizers, binders or extrusion are added during production. These materials help make the boxes durable, strong and flexible. Also, different types of plasticizers, binders or extrusion are used for different purposes.
Today, the carton packaging industry has produced different types of carton packaging for different types of products. For example, plastic food cartons have become popular for the food and beverage industry. Meanwhile, paper carton packaging has become popular for the printing industry. With the different types of cartons being produced by the manufacturing industry, carton packaging boxes have now become more popular than ever.
Today, these boxes are also used for corrugating, printing or extrusion. Corrugated boxes are the most common type of packaging material being used in the market today. This is because of their durability, flexibility, and low cost. They are more practical compared to fiberboards and other corrugated medium. On the other hand, boxboard is preferred for non-food product like household products. Also, they are durable compared to fiberboard and paper boxes.
In addition, the folding boxes are also gaining popularity. Folding boxes are commonly used in the food and beverage industry. Aside from being practical, they are also economical. Another good thing about them is that they are resistant to moisture, flame, chemicals, and even impact. These things make folding boxes perfect for food packaging. However, there are some disadvantages with these boxes; their thickness may pose a problem for lighter products, and the boxes are not as sturdy as solid fiber.
As for the plastic and metal containers, their advantage is that they can easily fit to narrow spaces. Moreover, they are easy to handle and carry. Still, metal and plastic materials cannot stand up against intense heat or cold, and it will result to spoiled foods if exposed to these extreme conditions. Lastly, these materials cannot be recycled like the cardboard, paper, and fiberboard boxes.
