Corrugated cardboard has become one of the most widely used materials for packaging, thanks to its versatility, strength and sustainability. However, when it comes to choosing the right grammage for your product, some questions may arise.
In this article, we will discuss corrugated cardboard grammage and how to choose the right one for various types of products to be packaged. Additionally, we will take a look at the classification of corrugated cardboard and the types of cardboard available on the market.
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Green Pack’s Experience in Choosing Corrugated Cardboard
Before we begin, let us share our experience with you.
Having always specialized in the packaging sector, over the years we have discovered the potential of cardboard as a material with very low environmental impact, as well as lower disposal costs.
From this vision, Green Pack was born, a business unit that designs and manufactures 100% ecological and recyclable cardboard packaging, whose production is divided into four categories:
Protectors
edge protectors, corners and edge guards that can be with reinforcement (Greenpy Top) or without reinforcement
Fillers
strips and cardboard shapes that increase stability and separate products on pallets or inside boxes.
Custom Packaging
we study packaging and its customization according to customer requirements
Load Bearer
panels with excellent resistance comparable to wood, they are the main components of paper pallets
To learn more about this topic, see the article: Green Pack and Media Profili: abandoning polystyrene in favor of cardboard
Corrugated Cardboard Grammage: Factors to Consider
Now let’s return to the specifications of this innovative material, namely the grammage of corrugated cardboard. Simply put, grammage refers to the weight of cardboard per square meter. The higher the grammage, the greater the strength and rigidity of the cardboard.
When it’s time to choose the grammage of corrugated cardboard for your product, it’s important to consider the weight, dimensions and fragility of the objects to be packaged.
In general, the greater the weight and dimensions of the product, the higher the cardboard grammage needed to ensure its protection during transport.
However, it’s also important to keep in mind how the product will be transported, shipping timelines and its storage during transit.
Classification of Corrugated Cardboard
To better understand which grammage to choose, you also need to know the classification of corrugated cardboard. This depends on the number of paper layers used in production. Generally, there are three classes of corrugated cardboard:
Single Layer
It consists of a single layer of corrugated paper and is mainly used for lightweight packaging.
Double Layer
It consists of two layers of corrugated paper and is used for medium-weight packaging.
Triple Layer
It consists of three layers of corrugated paper and is used for heavy and bulky packaging.
Types of Cardboard
There are also different types of corrugated cardboard, which can each be identified with a letter of the alphabet from A to F. Each type of cardboard has a specific grammage and is used for different purposes.
Large flute has the highest grammage of all types of corrugated cardboard and is used for very heavy packaging such as furniture, electrical machines and industrial products.
Medium flute has a higher grammage compared to small flute and is ideal for medium-weight packaging and for producing boxes for products such as appliances and toys.
Small flute has a slightly higher grammage than micro flute and is mainly used for light and medium packaging. It offers good resistance to impacts and stress.
Micro flute has a lower grammage compared to other types of cardboard. It is often used for producing boxes for food and beverages.
These types of cardboard don’t necessarily have to be used individually. In fact, it’s possible to combine them to create different consistencies and resistances, based on the specific needs of the project or application.
For example, our cardboard combinations include BC flute, called Triple. We also offer another coupling, EB flute, called Micro-triple.
Green Pack and Cardboard Grammage According to Requirements
In conclusion, corrugated cardboard grammage is a crucial element in choosing the right packaging material for your product. It’s important to consider the weight, dimensions and fragility of the objects to be packaged, as well as the environmental conditions in which they will be transported and stored.
For this reason, take advantage of the Custom Packaging service and allow us to study together with you the packaging most in line with your business needs: we can evaluate the choice of corrugated cardboard with the best grammage for your products.
Green Pack offers high-quality, ecological and 100% recyclable corrugated cardboard packaging solutions.
