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  The versatility of corrugated makes it an ideal choice for creating packaging solutions that meet every need. Corrugated, derived from a natural resource – trees – is both renewable and recyclable, making it one of the most sustainable packaging materials available. Here are some of the most common styles of corrugated boxes: Regular Slotted Container (RSC): The most common box style. Highly efficient design for many applications. All flaps are the same length, and the two outer flaps (normally the lengthwise flaps) are one-half the container’s width, so that they meet at the center of the box when closed. Half Slotted Container (HSC): Similar to the regular slotted container but without one set of flaps. Overlap Slotted Container (OSC): All flaps are the same length, and the outer flaps overlap by one inch or more. The box is easily closed, either with adhesives or frequently with staples driven through the overlap area. This style is commonly used when the length of ...

Corrugated boxes are made of paperboard as opposed to the typical cardboard, and have air-filled ruffles, also known as flutes, running throughout them. The ruffles give the boxes a sturdier design and more durability. There are four primary types of corrugated boxes: Single face: A much weaker material consisting of stacking only 1-2 sheets of liner board. Single wall: The standard box type strengthened with 2 sheets of glued liner board. Double wall: A heavy-duty box strengthened with 3 sheets of glued liner board. Triple wall: An industrial-weight box strengthened with 4 sheets of liner board holding up to 100 Lbs. Single-face: Used less for the outer box, and more for cushioning and protecting the product inside the main box. On the other hand, triple wall boxes are almost exclusively used for heavy, industrial materials. Single and double wall corrugated boxes are the main types of boxes used in shipping. So, what is the difference between single and double wall...