Straight, technical answers to the questions buyers ask a corrugated unit every week. No fluff, no sales pitch, written from how the board actually behaves.
3 ply boxes suit lighter loads and inner packing. 5 ply suits shipping and stacking. See the differences in structure, strength and cost, with a simple table.
By Vaishali ChaudharyGSM means grams per square metre, the weight of the paper used in a box. Learn how GSM affects strength and price, and the ranges commonly used in India.
By Manisha TanwarBursting strength measures the pressure a board can take before it ruptures. Learn what BS means, what changes it, and what to ask your box supplier.
By Vaishali ChaudharyBox sizes are written as Length x Width x Height, measured on the inside. Learn the correct order, internal vs external size, and how to avoid a wrong fit.
By Manisha TanwarFlutes are the wavy layer inside corrugated board. Compare A, B, C, E and F flutes by height, feel and best use, with a quick reference table.
By Vaishali ChaudharyBox rates follow paper GSM, ply, size, quantity, printing, die charges and paper market rates. See how each factor moves your price before you compare quotes.
By Manisha TanwarRSC means Regular Slotted Container, the standard shipping carton with four flaps meeting at the centre. Learn its anatomy, strengths and when to use it.
By Vaishali ChaudharyRSC boxes are cheapest for shipping. Die-cut boxes fold into shape without tape and present better. Compare cost, tooling and use cases in one table.
By Manisha TanwarExport cartons face long transit, humidity and stacking. Learn the board choices, standard handling marks and preparation steps that protect export shipments.
By Vaishali ChaudharyCorrugated board loses strength when damp. Learn simple storage rules for boxes: dry rooms, off the floor, flat stacking and first-in-first-out rotation.
By Manisha Tanwar