Types Of Packing Material #1685861

The most common box style is the Regular Slotted Container (RSC). All flaps are the same length from the score to the edge. Typically, the longer major flaps meet in the middle and the minor flaps do not.The manufacturer's joint is most often joined with adhesive but may also be taped or stitched. The box is shipped flat (knocked down) to the packager who sets up the box, fills it, and closes it for shipment. Box closure may be by tape, adhesive, staples, strapping, etc.The size of a box can be measured for either internal (for product fit) or external (for handling machinery or palletizing) dimensions. Boxes are usuallyspecified and ordered by the internal dimensions.

HSC (Half Slotted Container): Half-Slotted Containers (HSC) are similar to an RSC, but with only one set of flaps. They are useful when an open-top container is desired.

All flaps are the same depth, and their depth equals the width of the box. When closed, the outer flaps come within one inch of a complete overlap. This style is especially resistant to rough handling. Stacked on its bottom panel, the overlapping flaps provide added cushioning. Stacked on its side, the extra thickness provides stacking strength.

One piece of board is cut so that it provides a flat bottom, with flaps forming the sides and ends, and extensions of theside flaps meeting to form the top.

In an HSC with a cover, the lid is provided to cover the top of the carton.They are commonly used in shipping, shelf packages, and applications where the cover mustbe repeatedly removed and replaced

A single cut and scored piece features a fifth panel used as a closing flap, completely covering a side panel.The closed box has several thicknesses in each end, providing stacking strength and protection for long articles of small diameter which might be damaged, or damage the box, if pushed through the ends.