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Quick Packaging News: Corrugated Box Flute Types : Corrugated Flutes are the S shaped waves/arches of a corrugated box that makes up the board. This is called the boards corrugation. Flutes...

Corrugated Flutes are the S shaped waves/arches of a corrugated box that makes up the board. This is called the boards corrugation. Flutes are essentially the reinforcement that make up the board. They run parallel to the depth of the container and give it its rigidity and crushing/stacking strength. As well as providing stacking strength, flutes also provide insulation that protects products from sudden temperature changes. Generally speaking, larger flutes like A & B profile provide greater strength and cushioning, while smaller flute profiles like D & E provide better printability and foldability. B flutes have 42-50 flutes per foot and are 1/8″ thick. They provide the second highest arch size. B flutes provide good stacking strength and crushing resistance. Ideally used for canned goods and displays. C flutes have 39-43 flutes per foot and are 11/64″ thick. They are the medium between A flute and B flute and are very common. C flutes provide good cus

Quick Packaging News: Corrugated Board Strength : Board strength are all the factors that define how strong the box should be. There are a number of questions you must ask yourself before ...

Board strength are all the factors that define how strong the box should be. There are a number of questions you must ask yourself before you can decide how strong a particular box should be manufactured.  Such as: The nature of the products being packaged The total weight of the box The size of the box How the cardboard box will be stacked, stored, and transported. Quick Pak Inc provides you with two different levels of customization options when selecting box strength. The first is the flute type and the second is using the edge crush test. More information hare: www.quickpakinc.com

Quick Packaging News: Printing on Corrugated Boxes and the Different Met... : Flexo Line:  The most basic type of printing on corrugated. Allows the addition of company or package content info to the surface of the...

Flexo Line:  The most basic type of printing on corrugated. Allows the addition of company or package content info to the surface of the box, at a relatively low cost. Graphics tend to be basic line art and text, utilizing between 1 and 3 colors. Flexo Process:  Used for higher end graphics utilizing the 4 process colors. It provides a stronger visual impact, and enables photo quality images to be used. Because 4 color print plates are required, the total print plate costs tend to be more expensive than Flexo Line. Minimum run quantities tend to be much higher than Flexo line.  Flood Coated:  Allows the use of a solid 100% coverage of color. Most commonly used with POP displays and packaging for retail applications. Flood coats can be applied with stock print plates, so die costs are not an expense for the client. Label Laminate:  Achieved by gluing printed sheets to the outer surface of the corrugated material. Enables the application of a glossy process color (photo q

Quick Packaging News: Resin and Film Pricing Showing Flat For May : RESIN MARKET NEWS: This just in Noted market analyst reports- No change in resin pricing for LLDPE (STRETCH WRAP) or PVC (FOODFILM) in May...

Quick Packaging News: Resin and Film Pricing Showing Flat For May : RESIN MARKET NEWS: This just in Noted market analyst reports- No change in resin pricing for LLDPE (STRETCH WRAP) or PVC (FOODFILM) in May...

RESIN MARKET NEWS: This just in Noted market analyst reports- No change in resin pricing for LLDPE (STRETCH WRAP) or PVC (FOODFILM) in May. Prices roll flat. Resin Trade Reports – LLDPE Stretch film LLDPE resin sales brisk with noticeable pick up PE sees improving demand in U.S. as restocking begins June pricing relief prospects uncertain for PE on reports of reactor/resin production issues LLDPE May resin rolls flat holds YTD gains 9c/lb More Pricing News here: www.quickpakinc.com

Quick Packaging News: Corrugated Boxes : History of Corrugated Boxes The more people learn about corrugated boxes, the more they realize that there is nothing "basic&quot...

History of Corrugated Boxes The more people learn about corrugated boxes, the more they realize that there is nothing "basic" about them. With every box made up of three sheets of paper, the combinations are limitless. But don't worry... that is what we are here for. We've tried to make this page informative with easy to digest information that will get you up to speed on the basics of corrugated cardboard. Cardboard Box Types Regular Slotted Containers This is the most common box style. All flaps are the same length from the score to the edge. Ideal for: shipping small individual items such as cups and mugs, books. Corrugated Trays Corrugated Trays are basically trays to hold other objects. They are advantageous when product visibility and easy handling are of prime importance. Ideal for: food and beverage industry products such as bottled water, soft drinks, snack foods, and bulk packaged processe

Quick Packaging News: Steel Strapping and the Price Increases : Steel reinforcement bars are about as unglamorous an industrial product as one can get. Their rally in China this week is anything but, wi...

Steel reinforcement bars are about as unglamorous an industrial product as one can get. Their rally in China this week is anything but, with a surge to the highest since 2014 that’s helping to boost iron ore. Rebar futures jumped for the fourth straight day on the Shanghai Futures Exchange, advancing 6.1 percent to 2,750 yuan ($424) a metric ton. The product that’s used to strengthen concrete is 20 percent higher this week, and up 54 percent in 2016. Iron ore futures in Dalian rose to the highest in more than a year as benchmark Metal Bulletin Ltd. prices powered above $70 for the first time since January 2015. “You’ve got a tight market, you’ve got momentum, and you’ve got this fundamental driver for steel in the government boosting the infrastructure and housing side of things,” said Chris Weston, chief market strategist at IG Ltd. in Melbourne. “The rebar price is really leading the iron ore price at the moment.” The rallies in steel and iron ore in 2016 are in contr

Here in Florida, spring has now given way to summer, which is great news for the air conditioning industry, but not so great for people ordering chocolates. This time of year is a challenge for all shippers of temperature-sensitive products. A package containing insulin, which must be protected from excessive temperatures, will remain unspoiled longer on a Minneapolis doorstep at 65 degrees Fahrenheit than on a Phoenix doorstep in 115 degrees. Temperature-sensitive packaging can help ensure the contents arrive in optimal condition in the designated temperature range. Avoiding spoilage is not, however, only about the package itself; it's also about the ambient temperatures in the environment that the package will pass through. For example, a package traveling via ground from Florida to Southern California in August will encounter different temperatures than one traveling from Massachusetts to Wisconsin in January, so it's important to design pack

Quick Packaging News: Resin and Plastics Pricing News : LyondellBasell Declares LyondellBasell declared force majeure this week on linear low density polyethylene (LLDPE) made at two pla...

LyondellBasell Declares LyondellBasell declared force majeure this week on linear low density polyethylene (LLDPE) made at two plants in Texas and Illinois, according to a letter the producer sent to customers on Wednesday. The letter, dated 18 May, said the declaration stemmed from “unexpected mechanical difficulties in our PE production plants in LaPorte, Texas, and Morris, Illinois.” Trade News May 2016 Four of five major commodity resins saw North America price increases take hold in April. Polyethylene prices for April rose by an average of 4 cents per pound as oil prices recovered from less than $38 per barrel early in the month to around $45. Oil is a global price setter for PE, although natural gas is the most common PE feedstock in North America. More pricing information here: www.quickpakinc.com

Quick Packaging News: Free Strapping Machine With Strap Order : FREE Revolution TT Strapping Machine The 3/8" x 250 Lbs x 12900' white embossed machine grade polypropylene strap on 8" x...

FREE Revolution TT Strapping Machine The 3/8" x 250 Lbs x 12900' white embossed machine grade polypropylene strap on 8" x 8" core is made for use with table top strapping machines. Embossed poly strapping highly split resistant and straps quickly.    PAC Strapping part Number: 38M.25.2212 Embossed 250 lbs. Brake Strength .021 Thick This Machine Grade Polypropylene Strapping works great in tabletop, semi-automatic strapping machine applications. *Strapping is embossed for reduced splitting, greater flexibility and better seal joint efficiency in heat seal machines. Buy 24 coils of this strap and you get the Revolution Table Top Strapping FREE. A low cost solution to your strapping needs. The Revolution TT is designed for general purpose semi-automatic strapping. Although it is our lowest priced strapping machine, the low cost does not come at the expense of quality, consistency or reliability.  Each Revolution TT comes with the Quick Pak’s 90

Quick Packaging News: Free Pallet Wrapping Machine and FREE Shipping : REVOLUTION FR PALLET STRETCH WRAPPER (HYBRID SUPER CAST) Quick Pak Inc is proud to introduce the all New Revolution FR Pallet Wra...

REVOLUTION FR PALLET STRETCH WRAPPER (HYBRID SUPER CAST) Quick Pak Inc is proud to introduce the all New Revolution FR Pallet Wrapper.  It's the latest addition to the Revolution Line of quality built stretch wrapping machines. Just as the name says - this Revolution FR Pallet Wrapper is FREE to you when you buy 200 rolls of our HYBRiD Super Cast Machine film.  ***** FREE SHIPPING ON THIS DEAL ***** Here is the deal:  Revolution FR Pallet Wrapper = FREE You buy 200 rolls (5 pallets) of: 20" x 5000' HYBRiD Super Cast Machine Film Cost: $47.00/roll x 200 = $9,400 Total.  We have just made is so easy for you to stop wrapping pallets by hand and put an end to the suffering.  Start using your own Revolution FR Pallet Wrapper and enjoy pallets wrapped by machine.  Say goodbye to the hardship of hand wrapping, poorly wrapped pallets, product damage and freight claims.   The new Revolution FR Pallet Wrapper has been designed to provide the same standar

Quick Packaging News: FREE Power-Pre-Stretch Pallet Wrapping Machine : REVOLUTION PS POWER PRE-STRETCH PALLET WRAPPER (20/55/5000) Entery Level Power Prestretch Wrapper (12 RPM) You are buying 200 rol...

REVOLUTION PS POWER PRE-STRETCH PALLET WRAPPER (20/55/5000) Entery Level Power Prestretch Wrapper (12 RPM) You are buying 200 rolls (4 Pallets) of High Performance Cast Machine Film.   You Get The Revolution PS Pallet Stretch Wrapper FREE of Charge. 20" x 55ga x 5000' / 50 rolls per pallet. 200 rolls @ $54.00/Roll = $10,800 Total. You get the Revolution PS Power Pre-Stretch Wrapper FREE of Charge. Quick Pak is proud to introduce our new value priced semi automatic power pre-stretch pallet wrapper. This price competitive workhorse will give you years of trouble free operation. It will alleviate the problems associated with poorly hand wrapped pallets. The Revolution PS represents a totally advanced design with reliable technology in a sleek efficient frame to give you a rugged machine of unmatched quality. Revolution TM Low Profile Pallet Stretch Wrapper Power Requirements: 115V / 1Ph / 15A dedicated service Maximum Load Size: 50” W x 50” L x 8

Quick Packaging News: Coreless Pallet Stretch Wrap : HYBRiD80 Plus – #1 Converted Film Brand – Read More ! HYBRiD Plus 3 Coreless hand film increases wrapping productivity, reduces waste,...

HYBRiD80 Plus – #1 Converted Film Brand – Read More ! HYBRiD Plus 3 Coreless hand film increases wrapping productivity, reduces waste, enhances employee safety, and lowers total pallet wrapping costs. HYBRiD Plus 3 Coreless film Necks Down Less, thus significantly decreasing the number of revolutions to wrap a pallet, and HYBRiD Plus 3 Coreless continues to contract around the load even after you have finished wrapping. Through the HYBRiD Plus 3 coreless manufacturing process, we reinforce the edges of the film so that, the roll completely unwinds, No more throwing away unusable rolls. HYBRiD Plus 3 coreless is light weight and easy to use, plus, the most important part HYBRiD Plus 3 Coreless saves you money, because you just use less film! Our stretch film has a great variety of applications. Why  Coreless Plus3? Advantages of development The main advantages of the  HYBRiD Plus3  innovation to the end user can be summarized as: Reduced weight of the pro