Packers

Lightweight Board Alternative to Standard ECT Grades:

Available in all single wall flute configurations
Economical option to heavier weight board where stacking requirements aren’t as significant, contents weigh very little, or strong load share is present
Proven product with many Packers customers already used routinely
Suitable for food, produce, bread, chemicals, consumer products, and more.

	C Flute	B Flute	D Flute	E Flute
Caliper/Thickness	0.155	0.112	0.085	0.062
ECT Rating	25 to 29	29	32	32
Sheets per Inch	6.45	8.93	11.76	16.13
Sheets per 48” Stack	310	429	565	774
Die Cutting	Very Good	Very Good	Excellent	Excellent
Printing	Flute lines visible	Flute lines visible	Minor flute lines	Minor flute lines

Advantages :

Cost effective option where heavier board is not required for performance
Micro-flute options (D and E) provide more pieces per unit and allow for more effective use of storage space and reduced handling.
The smaller the flute, the more rigid the board will be. Works well for small boxes, which configure and stack very well.
Smaller flutes result in increased ECT ratings while using the same papers as larger flutes.

Compare expected performance to standard applications through TOPS analysis.

Limitations :

Boxes with large sides will show some amount of curvature due to lighter weight materials, more evident with larger flutes. Lightweight materials are generally recommended for smaller boxes, but there have been successful exceptions.