Parcel Locker Boxes and Custom Orders.
We produce high-quality, durable cardboard boxes for any need. We can create packaging customized to your exact size, shape, and printing requirements.
Below you will find a list of standard-sized boxes suitable for the most common parcel lockers (Omniva, Smartpost, DPD, etc.). Since we already have the necessary die-cutting tools for their production, we can offer them without the additional tooling cost, making your order more affordable and faster.
Browse our standard range or send us an inquiry with your special requests!
- E = 3-layer, 1,5mm cardboard
- B = 3-layer, 3mm cardboard
- C = 3-layer, 4mm cardboard
- BE = 5-layer, 5mm cardboard
- BC = 5-layer, 7mm cardboard
- B/B = brown/brown
- W/B = white/brown
- AT = adhesive tape
- Spets. = special order
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How to Ensure Product Safety During Shipping?
Shipping goods, whether to a customer, partner, or a parcel locker, always involves risks. During transport, the package can be exposed to impacts, pressure, and moisture. Therefore, high-quality and correctly chosen packaging is critically important to ensure your product reaches its destination intact and presentable.
Undoubtedly, the most common material for transport packaging is corrugated cardboard. However, not all cardboard is the same. So how do you choose the right one that guarantees maximum protection for your shipment without excessive costs? Let's explore the world of cardboard in more detail.
What Makes Corrugated Cardboard Strong?
The secret to corrugated cardboard's strength lies in its construction. It consists of one or more flat paper layers (liners) and a corrugated paper layer (fluting) glued between them. It's this fluted layer that creates air cushions, giving the material rigidity, impact resistance, and good cushioning properties.
Key Factors Determining Cardboard Strength:
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Number of Layers:
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Three-ply corrugated cardboard (Single Wall): The most common type, consisting of two flat layers (liners) and one fluted layer in between. It's well-suited for packaging lighter to medium-weight products that don't require maximum protection (e.g., clothes, books, many e-commerce shipments). Common flute profiles are B, C, and E.
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Five-ply corrugated cardboard (Double Wall): A significantly stronger and stiffer option, consisting of three flat layers and two fluted layers. Ideal for heavier items (e.g., home appliances, tools, larger quantities), fragile products (glass, ceramics), or for packages that will be stacked high during storage or transport. Common profile combinations are BC and BE.
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Flute Profile: The height of the corrugated layer and the spacing of the flutes directly affect the cardboard's properties:
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B-flute: Medium thickness, good printable surface, good compression resistance. A versatile choice.
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C-flute: The most common, thicker than B-flute, offers good impact resistance and stacking strength. Good for transport boxes.
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E-flute (Micro-flute): The thinnest, provides a smooth surface for high-quality printing but offers less impact resistance. Suitable for smaller product packages that often go inside a larger shipping box.
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BC-flute: A combination of B and C flutes in double-wall cardboard. Very strong, good for both impact resistance and stacking. Suitable for heavy and fragile goods.
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BE-flute: A combination of B and E flutes in double-wall cardboard. Strong, but with a smoother surface than BC, allowing for better print quality.
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Paper Quality (Grammage/Basis Weight): The weight and type of paper used for the cardboard layers (e.g., virgin vs. recycled fibers) also influence the final product's strength and moisture resistance. Heavier paper generally means stronger cardboard.
How to Choose the Right Cardboard for Your Shipment?
Base your choice on the following questions:
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How heavy is your product? Heavier products require thicker, multi-ply cardboard (e.g., five-ply/double wall).
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How fragile is your product? Easily breakable items need better cushioning and a stronger box (e.g., five-ply/double wall, with a suitable profile).
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How will the goods be transported? For shipping to parcel lockers, high-quality three-ply cardboard is often sufficient. However, for courier shipments or pallet transport where packages might be stacked on top of each other, five-ply is often a safer choice.
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Will the boxes be stacked? If yes, it's important to choose cardboard and construction with good compression resistance (e.g., C-flute or BC-flute).
Don't Forget the Construction!
In addition to the material, the packaging's durability is also affected by the box construction (e.g., a standard four-flap box vs. a special locking box from the FEFCO catalog) and the manufacturing quality (e.g., the precision of gluing or stitching).
Price vs. Protection: A Smart Investment
While choosing the cheapest packaging solution might seem tempting, it can prove costly in the long run. Damaged goods, replacement costs, and customer dissatisfaction quickly outweigh the initial savings on packaging. Investing in high-quality cardboard packaging suitable for your product is an investment in the safety of your goods and the preservation of your reputation.
In Conclusion: Choosing the right cardboard depends on your product's specifics and the mode of transport. Consider the number of layers, flute profile, product weight, and fragility. If you're unsure which solution is best, feel free to contact us! Our specialists will help you find the most optimal and cost-effective packaging solution.
Also, check out our standard-sized parcel locker boxes, which come without additional tooling costs, or request a quote for a custom order tailored precisely to your needs.
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