Flat shipping boxes

Buy small & large flat cartons as ideal packaging solution for low goods

Flat cartons are used in many varieties as protective packaging for all kinds of transport goods. They are available in single and double wall. At the same time, they ensure order in the warehouse. The differences between the various types of cartons are sometimes considerable. At Verpacking.com, flat shipping cartons have a side length to height ratio of about 1:3 and can be used to save space due to their limited height. In addition, large outer packaging is no longer required for shipping. In addition, many retailers carry useful accessories. These range from adhesive tape and stretch film to corrugated board, bubble wrap and strapping.

The process for producing flat cartons depends on the material type

Flat cartons are usually made of corrugated board, or more precisely, 80 percent recovered paper and 20 percent virgin fiber, which is obtained from broken wood or thinned wood. Solid board even consists of 100 percent waste paper. The production process is similar to that of paper. First, the recycled material undergoes a decolorization process and is then added to the pulp together with water and additives. The fibers of the resulting pulp-like mass align themselves in the endless conveyor belt of the board machine in the direction of travel of the wire inside. Finally, the paper webs thus produced are pressed wet onto each other and later dried. Finally, the board is given a coating, a white liquid consisting of binders, fillers and lime. It is a bit like painting a wall and makes it possible to add lettering and pictures to the cardboard. The end result is individual sheets of cardboard.

For corrugated board, at least one smooth and one corrugated paper web are glued together. The corrugation gives the lightweight cardboard its strength. There are different flute types and flute combinations. As one of the most common packaging materials, it is used for a wide variety of transport packaging and is also easily recyclable. The structure ranges from 1-corrugated cartons to 3-corrugated transport packaging for particularly sensitive goods and difficult climatic conditions. At Verpacking.com, flat shipping cartons are available in 1-wall and 2-wall versions.

Solid cardboard is more solid than corrugated cardboard and has a higher density. It consists of several layers of cardboard. During production, these are glued in a single layer, multiple layers or multiple layers. First, the solid board sheets are printed using offset printing. This is followed by die cutting, creasing, perforating and embossing of the solid board. Underneath each other, the box walls are glued, wire-stitched or connected by folding and clamping joints.

What is the FEFCO standard/FEFCO construction method?

This uniform standard, which was founded in Brussels in 1952 as the Fédération Européenne des Fabricants de Carton Ondule (English: European Federation of Corrugated Board Manufacturers), describes the construction form of cartons such as folding boxes and folding cartons or telescope cartons. In total, there are nine different FEFCO types, which have been numbered using unique FEFCO codes since 1960. ESBO has also adopted these codes, so today they are generally referred to as FEFCO-ESBO codes. ESBO means European Solid Board Organization and is the European Solid Board Organization.

The FEFCO standard distinguishes between different types of shipping cartons and other packaging

In general, no two cartons are alike, yet at least seven basic types can be differentiated from each other. This facilitates clear communication between producers and customers. A uniform, internationally understandable system has thus been created, based on the FEFCO-ESBO code. This allows each packaging material to be clearly identified. An initial categorization divides cartons into folding boxes, lidded boxes, folding sleeves and trays, sliding boxes, form-fitting boxes, ready-glued boxes and interior fittings.

Why flat carton with lid is perfect to protect goods

Flat cartons find versatile use for goods shipment and gift packaging. Especially in online and wholesale trade, they play an important role. These shipping cartons are delivered in folded form, saving space during transport and storage. Individually or in large quantities, they are versatile. Online trade continues to grow rapidly and more and more cartons are being used to deliver packages to the end customer. According to the variety of goods to be transported, there is a wide range of carton shapes. Jewelry, electronics, toys, clothing and many other items - retailers need suitable flat cartons for all of these. The same applies to the food industry and other sectors of the economy. Here, too, such a box can be a useful repackaging. It is especially useful if the packaging used comes with a lid. This protects particularly well against damage and contamination of the goods. Improperly packed goods cost more time and money, so adequate packaging is so important for a wide variety of goods. Otherwise, due to the amount of packages in logistics centers, they quickly take damage. Therefore, every good businessman should also buy high-quality carton packaging.

Why the shipping carton must be flat size and sturdy to provide perfect goods protection and easy storage

Due to the variety of available sizes, there are virtually suitable shipping cartons for every shipping task. For storage, a flat carton with lid provides protection from damage and contamination. A flat cardboard box is an environmentally friendly product and 100 percent recyclable. Therefore, that flat cardboard boxes can come up trumps in great variety, they allow high flexibility in shipping goods and merchandise. Flat cardboard boxes made of corrugated cardboard are exceptionally stable, recyclable and guarantee a high level of protection throughout the logistics process. If the shipping carton is flat in size and stable, this also facilitates stacking and thus storage of the goods. Finally, flat cardboard can be printed easily and individually.

DHL costs and sizes of large letter and maxi letter

A large letter costs €1.60 and has a length of 10-35.3 cm, a width of 7-25 cm and a height of 2 cm. It may weigh up to 500 grams. The large letter is suitable for up to 95 DIN A 4 pages as well as brochures and income tax returns.
A Maxibrief costs €2.75 and has a length of 10-35.3 cm, a width of 7-25 cm and a height of 5 cm. It may weigh up to 1000 grams. The Maxibrief is suitable for up to 190 DIN A 4 pages as well as books and magazines.
For smaller letters, there are the Standard and Compact formats with correspondingly smaller dimensions. These are joined by the postcard.

Why cardboard boxes are climate-friendly and how they should be disposed of properly

Flat shipping cartons are undeniably environmentally friendly. They can be easily recycled and save raw materials such as energy. This also reduces their production costs and saves natural resources. Today, packaging must be traceable throughout Europe in just a few steps. Therefore, a central register exists for this purpose. Problems with the folding cartons can also be reported via this and, in the best case, difficulties with recycling can be solved. Cardboard boxes can, of course, be reused. However, they must not show any signs of use or damage. Otherwise, stability will suffer. Nevertheless, new cartons absorb shocks during transport better than old cartons and the contents are better protected overall.

The brown outer packaging should be disposed of in the blue garbage can. It is important to note that the cartons must not be contaminated, otherwise the recycling process would be severely disrupted. Pizza packaging, for example, should therefore be disposed of in the residual waste garbage can. To save space, the folding carton should be folded flat.

Everything you need to know about packing a flat carton properly

Several factors play a role when packing flat cartons. In particular, attention must be paid to the weight and distribution of the goods being transported. The contents must be fixed and supplemented with suitable cushioning material such as bubble wrap or packing chips. It is recommended that the carton be at least four or five millimeters thick with a visible corrugated structure.

The best way to buy large flat cartons is to be aware of exactly what you want to ship and what requirements the flat carton must withstand: The heavier the goods to be shipped, the sturdier and thicker the carton must be. To prevent the contents from shifting, it's best to always choose the smallest possible packaging size, but one that still has enough cushioning material to fit inside.

At Verpacking.com you can find everything - from small boxes to huge folding cartons.

The Maxibrief box, with dimensions ranging from 160x110x50 mm to 350x250x50 mm, allows goods weighing up to one kilogram to be shipped. This is intended to get products to the customer cost-effectively and safely. Many online retailers use Maxibrief boxes. These flat sachets are available in white or brown and corrugated cardboard acts as the material.

The large letter box is intended for documents of larger size. As far as the weight is concerned, the large letter box offers more possibilities than the maxi letter box. The documents and papers may weigh up to 500 grams. Especially important business documents are well kept in a large letter box.

The calendar box was developed as a special packaging solution for calendars. It is available in various sizes and designs. It also provides protection against damage during transportation. It also allows calendars to be presented professionally and increases their recognition value. In the best case, such packaging leaves a positive impression on customers. They are made of corrugated cardboard or cardboard. It is also important to choose the right size and robustness of the material.

Especially for the shipment of DVDs, CDs or the somewhat outdated floppy disks, there is a special type of cardboard. Slipping is virtually impossible in this packaging. DVD packaging is white on the outside and gray on the inside. An environmentally friendly self-adhesive closure makes filling easy and fast. The stamp-resistant solid cardboard prevents ink smudging. The tear strip also allows safe opening.

The slip lid box made of solid or corrugated cardboard with the dimensions 305x215x50 mm and in the color brown has an attachable lid. The pre-cut folds allow both the carton and the lid to be easily erected or fixed by means of tuck-in tabs. The height of the box can be easily varied with the attachable lid - should it be a flat slip lid box or rather a high one? You decide. To seal it securely, it is best to use standard parcel tapes or strapping bands. This makes these cardboard boxes suitable for light and sensitive goods, for example.

Books, but also advertising materials and other printed matter find space and protection from damage in the common book packaging. These cardboard boxes have a variable filling height and the packing of the articles is therefore very simple. The built-in hinge groove is particularly helpful here. The safety wave cut serves as protection against injury. Safety during transport is further enhanced by all-round edge protection and a simple self-adhesive seal.

Flat cardboard boxes with dimensions 150x150x60 mm made of brown corrugated cardboard is suitable for shipping various small items and medium-weight goods. As a fast and modern packaging, it can be assembled without any frustration, so it is ready for use immediately.

The flat 1 corrugated folding box in brown color, which comes in many sizes, is ideal for transporting many kinds of products, including tools, food, electronics, cosmetics and gifts. Food products in particular make sturdy packaging a necessity. Thus, this flat cardboard presents itself sturdy and the packaging includes a safety corrugated cut. Extra strong corrugated cardboard is used as the material. This packaging is flat sized and sturdy, making it ideal for shipping heavier goods.

This larger 2-wall folding box measuring 800x300x200 mm belongs to the basic equipment in online trade. It is light, robust and inexpensive at the same time. Due to the 2-wall corrugated cardboard, this variant presents itself particularly strong. Even heavy loads can be safely packed in it and transported from A to B.

Automatic boxes in brown and yellow with self-adhesive lid in the dimensions 300x210x85 mm do not need any adhesive tape or other aids. In addition, they have a bottom that is already closed and folds out when opened. In this way, retailers and private individuals alike save a great deal of time when packing. This in turn leads to shorter delivery times.

The folder shipping packaging with the dimensions 320x290x80 mm in white, gray or brown bring folders safely and undamaged to their destination. Corporate customers often use this mode of transport for shipping important business documents. They optimally adapt to the shape and size of folders and thus guarantee effective protection. Sturdy, high-quality corrugated cardboard is used as the material. Folder packaging is thus a special type of flat cardboard that should not be missing from any file transport.

What else do you need to know about flat cartons?

When choosing the right packaging, the most important thing is always to use a sturdy cardboard box made of corrugated board. The heavier the package, the sturdier the flat box must be. It is not advisable to arrange for a shipment of goods without appropriate outer packaging. However, certain bulky goods simply do not fit into a flat box. Separate surcharges then apply to these, as the parcel services have to sort them separately.

Furthermore, it is important to also pack the shipping carton neatly and sensibly. Pack heavy items in the lower part of the package. Lighter ones go to the top. The weight should be distributed evenly and compactly to prevent the goods from sliding. Particularly delicate products belong in the middle of the package. If, on the other hand, they touch the side walls, damage can sometimes occur. Also check that your folding carton is not overloaded. If the lid of the shipping box closes flat and does not bulge or bend, then there is not too much content in your shipment. Liquid items should be packed especially well in an additional envelope. Glasses and bottles must always be stowed vertically, if possible, and should never lie flat in the folding carton to better withstand pressure and shocks.

Also, to keep the contents of the package secure, don't skimp on the filler. Pack the contents tightly, but not squashed. Also, avoid contact between the contents and the packaging, especially with glass, porcelain and other fragile items. The items should also not touch each other. Make sure you don't use unnecessary padding, but also don't leave too large gaps between items. The stronger the padding, the lower the risk of breakage.

The padding material used must therefore be of high quality and professional. For lighter goods, for example, bubble wrap, air chamber cushions or packaging chips are suitable. Heavier goods require a harder padding, such as machine-crumpled packing paper.

Finally, the carton should of course be securely closed so that nothing is lost during transport. For this, a high-quality adhesive tape is essential. Because together with the cardboard material and padding, this reinforces the transport security of the contents. It must be tear-resistant and have high adhesive strength. Twine and parcel string are rather disadvantageous, because they easily get caught. In addition, by using professional adhesive tape, the package does not become too high and remains flatter. Damage to the package during sorting is thus more likely. Heavier flat cartons also require correspondingly more tape to avoid damage. This applies to all sides of the package.