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About corrugated board

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About corrugated board

Corrugated board sandwiches a fluted medium between liner sheets. The wave geometry multiplies stacking strength while staying light — the foundation of modern shipping packaging.

Structure

Structure

Two primary components: liner (flat kraft faces) and medium (the fluted wave bonded to the liner). Single-wall, double-wall, and specialty builds change crush resistance and print quality.

Paper grades & colors

Paper grades & colors
  • CA Brown-grey inner board — not print-focused
  • KA Golden brown — common postal / cold-chain fruit cartons
  • KI Egg-shell brown — natural tone, strong dark print
  • KL Earth-tone premium, eco positioning
  • KS White face — smooth, clean print surface
  • KT Deep natural brown

Flute types

Flute types
  • Flute A High stacking load; less print-critical
  • Flute B Self-supporting goods (e.g. steel cans)
  • Flute C Most popular mid-weight general goods
  • Flute E Best print surface; small die-cut / offset
  • Flute BC Heavy goods, tall multi-layer stacks