Cardboard Packaging

These are the differences to be aware of when buying cardboard packaging.

Sturdy corrugated cardboard packaging has become an indispensable part of our everyday lives. They are an indispensable part of the mail-order business, but cardboard boxes in a wide variety of designs are also used for removals. What makes a good cardboard packaging, how is it used correctly and what are the differences?

Unlike paper or cardboard, a cardboard box has several layers. The individual layers can be of different thicknesses or made of different materials. Due to these different layers, a cardboard achieves a high stability and resilience despite its relatively low weight, which makes it suitable for many areas of application. Another great advantage is the adaptable size. The material can be manufactured and cut into almost any conceivable shape and size, so that it can be made to fit any purpose. Cardboard is often used in the packaging industry. It is used for the production of book covers, paper cups, beverage cartons and especially folding boxes.

In order to better distinguish the different basic types of cartonboard, the so-called FEFCO code was introduced. This four-digit code describes how a carton is constructed. For example, the abbreviation 02 stands for folding boxes or folding crates and the abbreviation 07 for ready-made glued boxes (for example folding bottom boxes or erecting boxes). Here at Verpacking.com you can buy cheap cardboard boxes.

Single flute folding cartons are the light yet strong foundation of all cartons

The single flute folding carton is the foundation of all cartons - you could also call it "the mother of all cartons". This type of cardboard comes in its most original form: two layers of cardboard are glued together with an intermediate layer of corrugated cardboard. Despite its simple construction, you should not underestimate this hard-working helper: The single-wall folding box is stable and resilient. This means that even a longer transport route is no great challenge for this box.

The advantages of the single wall folding carton are obvious: its lightness and stability make it particularly suitable for transporting light to medium-weight goods. These can be items of clothing, light food or toys. Due to its simple structure, you can assemble the box easily and quickly so that it is immediately ready for use. However, you should bear in mind that the box is not suitable for heavy items. In addition to shipping, the single wall folding carton is also often used for storage. Due to its space-saving design, sturdy cardboard packaging can be stacked and filled excellently. And when you no longer need the box, you can simply fold it up. Even in this state, the material does not take up much space. That's why the single-wall folding carton is ideal for stockpiling. To build up your stock, you can buy the cardboard packaging at low prices in our online shop at Verpacking.com.

The stable cardboard packaging is, thanks to the double wall cardboard, optimally suitable for the dispatch of heavy goods.

With double wall folding cardboard, two layers of corrugated cardboard are joined together. As with the single wall version, corrugated cardboard is glued between two smooth sheets. Although the double layer increases the weight and the space required for the cardboard, the end product is also much more robust. The special feature: With the double flute folding carton, different flute types can be combined with each other. This allows you to adapt the cardboard packaging to the intended use. For example, narrower flutes can be combined with longer ones, which further increases the strength. In addition, this combination offers impact protection so that the contents are insulated against light shocks.

Double flute cardboard packaging is used in particular for shipping goods and as a transport box. The single-wall version is less optimal for large and heavy goods. Even for private sales, you should always use a double-wall box if possible. To provide additional protection for your goods, you can add some filling material. Another popular application is moving house: Fragile goods such as crockery can be transported well in a double-wall box. You can also use these boxes for storage. Even after years of use, they often still offer good stability and are easy to stow away again when they are not needed.

Maxibrief carton - adapted to the various standardised sizes of the deliverers

A maxi letter box is adapted to the standardised sizes of various delivery companies, for example Deutsche Post. This limits the Maxibrief to the maximum dimensions of 35.3 cm x 25 cm x 5 cm. What you should also bear in mind when sending letters: The total weight must not exceed 1 kg. By using the Maxibrief box, you can ensure that your item arrives cheaply and safely at the same time, because the Maxibrief box usually fits in the letterbox. If you wish, you can also insure the shipment via the delivery service or send it by registered mail - this way you also have proof that the shipment was posted or handed over.

The Maxibrief box is ideal for sending small items in particular. The cardboard used is strong enough to prevent damage during transport. In addition, the box is quick and easy to assemble and does not take up much space. Especially if you want to process a lot of items in a short time, the Maxibrief carton is ideal. If necessary, free space can also be compensated with filling material so that the shipment is even better protected. You can also use the Maxibrief box for private sales at any time and thus save costs. At Verpacking.com you can order the packaging cardboard boxes that meet your requirements.

Large letter box - designed for secure shipping of light goods and documents

The large letter box is a "further development" of the maxi letter box. The dimensions are almost identical - but only almost. Because the large letter differs from the maxi letter in one essential point: its height. While the Maxibrief box is limited to a maximum height of 25 centimetres, the Großbrief goes beyond that. However, the permissible weight of the Großbrief is reduced to 500 grams. This makes it clear what this box is mainly used for: sending documents.

The large letter is mainly offered as a shipping option by Deutsche Post. Online traders in particular like to take advantage of this option. But even if you are a private person and want to send documents or printed matter, the large letter box is a good option. You can send small spare parts, DVDs and anything else that can be stowed in a small space without any problems using the large letter box. Thanks to the strong side walls, the box offers your documents the necessary bend protection. The material is also robust enough to repel dirt and light moisture. However, you should check that the papers are neatly placed in the envelope before sending them - otherwise the documents may arrive crumpled. Because they are stored flat, you can stack and stock the large letter boxes without much effort. Therefore, you can order a larger stock of cardboard boxes in our online shop with a clear conscience.

In our online shop you can print small folding cartons individually at a low price.

Small folding boxes are the universal helpers for shipping. These folding boxes are ideal for smaller orders or private sales that do not fit into the smaller shipping bags. They have become a permanent companion in many companies today and are also very popular in the private sector. These boxes are also ideal for storing photo albums, technical items, medicines and food.

Another advantage is that they can be printed individually. Many companies have now started to use shipping boxes as a form of advertising and customer loyalty. Folding boxes no longer just store the goods, they are printed with the company logo, striking slogans or funny pictures. You can buy small folding boxes in different designs. There are single-wall as well as double-wall folding boxes. They are easy to assemble and store. In Verpacking.com's cardboard box online shop you can buy sturdy cardboard boxes at low prices.

DHL carton - optimal use of DHL price levels through adapted carton sizes

If you primarily rely on the service provider DHL for your shipping, it makes sense to purchase special DHL cartons. DHL is one of the world's largest shipping companies and therefore a popular service provider, especially for online shops. Similar to other shipping service providers, DHL has defined certain dimensions according to which packages are priced. Here, every centimetre can matter, because even exceeding just one side will cause a parcel to fall into the next higher price category. This cannot happen with special DHL boxes: They are specially adapted to the dimensions at the shipping service provider. At Verpacking.com you can buy cardboard boxes that are specially designed for DHL shipping.

So if you want to ship as many goods as possible in the smallest possible space, you can use the standardised DHL boxes to find out how to arrange and stow the products. This allows you to make the most of DHL's price levels. This is also the case if you want to ship a larger item. In this case, you should use the DHL boxes to test in advance in which price category you need to send the parcel. DHL currently offers a total of five different parcel sizes with a permissible weight of between two and ten kilograms. This means there is a suitable DHL box for every shipment. To ensure that you have the right packaging for your product, you can buy cardboard packaging at low prices from a large selection at Verpacking.com.

Cartons made to measure - increased security through individual dimensions and high recognition value compared to the competition

Standardised dimensions for cardboard packaging are not always desired or possible. A package that is precisely tailored to the goods to be transported not only increases safety during transport, but also saves you time and reduces costs in the long term. If you know exactly what you want, you can buy a customised box online at any time - simply specify the desired dimensions and design, and within a few days you will receive the product. You don't have to order hundreds of boxes online to enjoy a custom box - we can make your custom box in small quantities. Nowadays, every online shop needs the right packaging, custom cardboard boxes and strong adhesive tapes to ship their goods safely. You can order sturdy cardboard boxes from our online shop.

Some goods have a special shape, or you want to stand out from the competition by sending boxes with special dimensions. Order customised cardboard boxes to make your packaging stand out from the crowd.A round, oval or product-designed box immediately stands out from the crowd and ensures a high recognition value for your brand. In addition, for very valuable shipments, you can better protect the shipment if the box is customised. Very long or wide goods in particular often pose a problem for shipping. But with the right customised cardboard packaging, you no longer have to struggle with unsuitable packaging.

Shipping tubes - what makes the shipping tube the optimal form of packaging for large documents?

Large documents such as posters or technical drawings do not fit ideally into the packaging forms already mentioned. Of course, you can fold up the documents and send them in a maxi letter, for example. But this solution is not ideal. Such documents are often fragile and can easily bend. This can happen all the more quickly if the folded documents do not fill up all the space in the box - which is often the case. Apart from that, such a dispatch does not look professional. With a mailing tube you can avoid these problems and send your large documents correctly.

These mailing tubes are made of sturdy corrugated cardboard that does not give way under the stresses of transport and thus protects your documents. To do this, simply roll up the document and place it in the sleeve, which is then sealed. You can purchase mailing tubes in different sizes. You should orientate yourself on the length of the document when rolled up. Make sure that the paper is not rolled up too tightly and that there is still some space in the tube - but not too much, otherwise the edges could be damaged.

Cardboard mailing envelopes - optimum protection for flat mail items

Cardboard envelopes are a sensible alternative to Maxibrief boxes or other standardised cardboard envelopes. Thanks to their special properties, cardboard envelopes offer ideal protection for your documents. You can order the cardboard envelopes in several sizes, for example in large letter format or in DIN A3. Ideally, use cardboard mailing bags for sending flat contents, such as books, DVDs or documents. However, not too many items can fit in them - the limit of the cardboard envelope is reached at a thickness of about 5 cm.

Many cardboard envelopes are equipped with a practical self-adhesive seal that not only protects the items but also protects them from unauthorised access. In addition, the material offers strong and stable protection at the corners, so that even if dropped, no major damage occurs. At the same time, the cardboard mailing bags are easy to handle and do not need to be set up first. You can use the envelopes immediately after receiving them to send your documents or books.

Corrugated cardboard rolls - the recyclable yet efficient alternative to bubble wrap

It doesn't always have to be bubble wrap. Bubble wrap is usually made of plastic and other materials that are harmful to the environment. If you would prefer to use a more environmentally friendly alternative, corrugated cardboard rolls are a good choice. It is easy to process, but efficient in its use. At the same time, corrugated cardboard rolls are made of recyclable material and can be reused at any time. The corrugated shape ensures that the cardboard is highly resistant despite its low own weight. To achieve this, smooth and corrugated paper webs are linked together.

The corrugated roll cardboard offers you several possibilities of use: You can use it to efficiently protect your goods in transit. The cushioning effect absorbs shocks. This means that you can also compensate for heavy transport conditions to a certain extent. Corrugated roll cardboard is often used as a partition between several products during storage or as a cover to protect the goods from dirt or visibility. The versatility of corrugated roll cardboard and its favourable price make it a flexible companion for many applications. When the corrugated cardboard rolls are no longer needed, you can simply roll them up and stow them away - this way the cardboard does not take up much space and can be used again at any time.

Corrugated cardboard blanks - filling material or underlay in different sizes

Corrugated cardboard blanks are the universal helper when the other categories reach their limits. You can order the blanks individually and cut them to size even further. The applications are very diverse: Similar to corrugated cardboard rolls, you can use the blanks as filling material for shipping, or you can use them as protection for storage between your different goods. They can also be used as a base or as an intermediate layer when stacking on a pallet. You can even use corrugated cardboard to level out crooked furniture or to stabilise it against slipping.

You can also order corrugated board as single wall or double wall board. The single wall version is particularly light and space-saving, but less suitable for heavy loads. The double-wall cardboard blanks are somewhat wider, but more robust and absorb shocks more efficiently. The great advantage of the blanks is that they can be used individually. You can cut the blanks to size at any time and adapt them to the intended use. In addition, the material is extremely environmentally friendly because it can be reused and recycled at any time.

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