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Board Construction
Single Face Sheet
A corrugated medium with a linerboard facing adhered to one side. It can be manufactured in sheets or rolls. Single face is principally used as a wrapping material, and occasionally for interior packing or padding.
Single Wall Corrugated
A corrugated medium with a linerboard facing adhered to both sides. It is also referred to as "Double Face". This popular and versitile 3-ply construction is converted into a wide variety of containers and packaging components.
- most popular
- wide range of strengths
Double Wall Corrugated
Two corrugated mediums with a linerboard facing adhered between them and to both sides. This 5-ply construction is most applicable for packing heavy items where high rigidity and protection is required.
- made up of B and C Flutes
- extra padding and strength
- great for stacking heavy items
Triple Wall Corrugated
Three corrugated mediums and four linerboard facings. This 7-ply construction is used where large container sizes are involved, such as pallet packs.
- made up of two layers of C Flute and one layer of B Flute
- very strong and crush resistant
- excellent for storage and transit