Corrugated cardboard – Differences in quality, strength and application

Efficient and safe packaging begins with the right corrugated cardboard
Warehouse
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5 min
Get an overview of the differences in quality, strength and application of corrugated cardboard. The article covers the most commonly used types and helps you choose the right packaging solution for your company’s storage and shipping requirements.
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Corrugated cardboard – Differences in quality, strength and application

Efficient and safe packaging begins with the right corrugated cardboard
Warehouse
Warehouse
5 min
Get an overview of the differences in quality, strength and application of corrugated cardboard. The article covers the most commonly used types and helps you choose the right packaging solution for your company’s storage and shipping requirements.
Hudson Wood
Hudson
Wood

Corrugated cardboard is one of the most commonly used packaging solutions in the business world. It is used for everything from shipping small spare parts to protecting heavy industrial components. Differences in board thickness, flute type and material quality have a major impact on strength, weight and price. Therefore, it is important to choose the right type of corrugated cardboard for the task at hand – both to optimally protect the goods and to ensure efficient and economical handling in the warehouse.

In this article, you will get an overview of different types of corrugated cardboard, their properties and areas of application, so that you can assess which solution best suits your company’s needs.

The article presents a selection of corrugated cardboard products in various qualities and thicknesses – from single-wall to robust double- and triple-wall variants. The aim is to provide an overview of the most common types, their strength properties and typical applications. The information about the products is based on descriptions from manufacturers and retailers and is summarised to provide a neutral and informative picture of the market.

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Robust packaging protection
Corrugated cardboard 150cmx70m brown
A robust roll of corrugated cardboard in brown colour with a width of 150 cm and a length of 70 metres, suitable for packing, protecting and interleaving goods during transport and storage.
Why it was chosen: The product represents a standard solution in the field of packaging for protection and wrapping. It was selected to illustrate a classic example of single-layer corrugated cardboard with large width and length, used in many types of businesses.

This roll of corrugated cardboard in brown colour is made as a single-layer material that combines fluting and liner paper to achieve strength and flexibility. With a width of 150 cm and a length of 70 metres, it provides good coverage for larger items or longer packaging runs.

The corrugated cardboard is suitable for protecting products from impacts, pressure and scratches during transport and storage. It can be used as packaging material, as an interlayer between products, or as a protective layer in boxes and pallets.

The material has been developed with a focus on durability and resistance to perforation. It is also manufactured under quality management according to ISO 9001 as well as environmental and energy management according to ISO 14001 and ISO 50001, supporting sustainable production.

The manufacturer of the product is Antalis, known for packaging and paper products for commercial use.

  • Large roll width: 150 cm allows packaging of larger items.
  • Long roll length: 70 metres per roll ensures efficient use in production and packaging.
  • Single-layer construction: Combination of fluting and liner paper provides strength and flexibility.
  • Brown colour: Classic appearance that suits most packaging purposes.
  • Certified production: Manufactured according to ISO 9001, 14001 and 50001 standards.

Pros and cons

  • Suitable for many types of packaging tasks
  • Large roll width and length provide flexibility
  • Manufactured according to certified quality and environmental standards
  • Can be recycled as paper material
  • Single-layer corrugated cardboard provides less shock absorption than multi-layer variants
  • Requires storage space due to roll size

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Suitable for many types of packaging tasks
  • Large roll width and length provide flexibility
  • Manufactured according to certified quality and environmental standards
  • Can be recycled as paper material

Cons

  • Single-layer corrugated cardboard provides less shock absorption than multi-layer variants
  • Requires storage space due to roll size

Pros

  • Suitable for many types of packaging tasks
  • Large roll width and length provide flexibility
  • Manufactured according to certified quality and environmental standards
  • Can be recycled as paper material

Cons

  • Single-layer corrugated cardboard provides less shock absorption than multi-layer variants
  • Requires storage space due to roll size
Pros: The material is suitable for many types of packaging tasks, as the large roll width and length provide flexibility, it is manufactured under certified quality and environmental standards, and can also be recycled as paper material.
Cons: Single-layer corrugated cardboard provides less shock absorption than multi-layer variants and at the same time requires additional storage space due to the roll size.
Pros: The material is suitable for many types of packaging tasks, as the large roll width and length provide flexibility, it is manufactured under certified quality and environmental standards, and can also be recycled as paper material.
Cons: Single-layer corrugated cardboard provides less shock absorption than multi-layer variants and at the same time requires additional storage space due to the roll size.

Specifications

  • Item number: 202.0150
  • Colour: Brown
  • Type: Single-layer corrugated cardboard
  • Width: 150 cm
  • Length: 70 m
  • Manufacturer: Antalis
  • Certifications: ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 50001
  • Packaging tax: 21.12 DKK
2
Flexible packaging solution
Corrugated cardboard, W: 70 cm, 70 m/ 1 roll.
A grey-brown corrugated cardboard in roll form with a width of 70 cm and a length of 70 metres, suitable for wrapping and protecting items during transport or storage.
Why it was chosen: The product was selected as an example of classic corrugated cardboard that combines robustness, flexibility, and environmental friendliness. It represents a standard solution in the field of packaging for private and commercial purposes.

This corrugated cardboard is supplied as a roll with a width of 70 cm and a length of 70 metres. The material has a characteristic corrugated structure that provides natural shock absorption and protects delicate items from impacts and pressure during transport or storage.

The paper is produced in a grey-brown shade and can be easily cut to the desired size, making it flexible for many applications – from packing goods to protecting surfaces.

Corrugated cardboard is an environmentally friendly choice as it is biodegradable and recyclable. This makes it a sustainable alternative to plastic-based packaging materials.

The material is robust and suitable for most common packaging tasks, but it should be kept dry as moisture can weaken the paper structure.

  • Width: 70 cm
  • Length: 70 metres per roll
  • Material: Grey-brown corrugated cardboard
  • Function: Protection and packaging of items
  • Environmentally friendly choice: Biodegradable and recyclable

Pros and cons

  • Effective protection against impacts and pressure
  • Can be adjusted in size as needed
  • Environmentally friendly and recyclable material
  • Suitable for many types of packaging tasks
  • Should be stored dry to avoid weakening of the material
  • Not suitable for damp or wet environments

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Effective protection against impacts and pressure
  • Can be adjusted in size as needed
  • Environmentally friendly and recyclable material
  • Suitable for many types of packaging tasks

Cons

  • Should be stored dry to avoid weakening of the material
  • Not suitable for damp or wet environments

Pros

  • Effective protection against impacts and pressure
  • Can be adjusted in size as needed
  • Environmentally friendly and recyclable material
  • Suitable for many types of packaging tasks

Cons

  • Should be stored dry to avoid weakening of the material
  • Not suitable for damp or wet environments
Pros: The material provides effective protection against impacts and pressure, can be adjusted in size as needed, is environmentally friendly and recyclable, and is suitable for many types of packaging tasks.
Cons: It should be stored dry to avoid weakening of the material and is not suitable for damp or wet environments.
Pros: The material provides effective protection against impacts and pressure, can be adjusted in size as needed, is environmentally friendly and recyclable, and is suitable for many types of packaging tasks.
Cons: It should be stored dry to avoid weakening of the material and is not suitable for damp or wet environments.

Specifications

  • Product name: Corrugated cardboard, W: 70 cm, 70 m/ 1 roll
  • Item number: 8-21964
  • Manufacturer: Various
  • Width: 70 cm
  • Length: 70 metres
  • Quantity: 1 roll
  • Colour: Grey-brown
  • EAN: 7350010440413
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