Different Types of Cardboard Boxes And Their Uses

 Do you know that cardboard is one of the most widely used materials in the world? It’s used to make boxes, packaging, and more. Cardboard comes in different thicknesses and strengths. If you want to know more about them and their uses, keep reading!

Corrugated

Corrugated cardboard is the most common type of cardboard, and it's made from a single layer of fluted corrugated paper. The corrugations allow you to bend the cardboard without breaking it, giving it strength and rigidity. Corrugated board is typically used for shipping, packaging, and construction materials.

Corrugated cardboard is usually made from recycled content such as old newspapers or other waste paper products like cereal boxes. However, not all corrugated cardboard comes from recycled material—some companies use virgin pulp fibers to make their own brand of corrugated paperboard. Virgin pulp allows them to produce bulkier sheets more quickly than their competitors, but these sheets tend not be as strong or durable as those made with recycled content due to the inferior nature of virgin pulp fibers themselves (they're weaker than reclaimed ones).

Paperboard

Paperboard is a type of cardboard that can be used to make boxes. Paperboard boxes are often used for packaging books and magazines.

They're made from recycled paper, so they're environmentally friendly. Paperboard is also a good choice for packing breakable items like glassware or ceramics because it's sturdy but still flexible enough not to damage fragile items inside the box.

Microflute

  • Microflute is the most common type of recycled cardboard. It's made from recycled paper and can be used in many different ways.

  • You'll find microflute in many places, including: shipping boxes, storage containers and packaging materials. It's also fairly inexpensive compared to other types of cardboard.

  • Microflute comes in different thicknesses—the most common being 14-17 points thick (about 1/8" or 3 mm), which has the strength to withstand heavy loads while still allowing for some flexing so it doesn't break easily under stress. For example, you could use a microflute box for shipping fragile items like glassware without worrying about it breaking during transit if properly packed inside an appropriately sized container with plenty of padding around each item inside the container itself (more on this later).

Chipboard

Chipboard is a type of corrugated cardboard that is stronger and thicker than corrugated cardboard. Chipboard is used to make boxes for shipping items, as well as for furniture like cabinets, shelving units, and tables. It can also be used to make other items like picture frames and bookends.

Cardstock

Cardboard is a durable, recyclable material that can be made from wood pulp. It is used to create boxes and other packaging materials, but it's also commonly recycled for use in the production of new cardboard products.

Each type of cardboard comes in different thicknesses and strength levels.

The thickness of the cardboard is one way to tell the strength level of a box. The thicker it is, the stronger and more heavy-duty it will be. However, if you want something that's lightweight and easy to carry around, you'll need thinner cardboard.

When you're choosing a type of box for shipping or storage purposes, thick cardboard is ideal because it can hold up to heavy items without breaking under pressure—like when someone drops them on their heads!

Thinner boxes are often used for packaging gifts because they're easier to fold than thick ones and provide just enough protection for fragile items during transport without adding too much bulkiness or weight in return.

Conclusion

While we’ve covered a few more common types of cardboard box, it isn’t an exhaustive list. Now that you know what each type is best used for, you can explore other options as well. Cardboard is one of the most versatile materials out there and has many uses besides just packaging or shipping items; why not try using it to build something new?

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