Single Wall or Double Wall Corrugated Boxes
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...