Corrugated cardboard boxes are inexpensive and simple to manufacture. They have many different design options and specifications and are used in both homes and in places of business. Many companies and manufacturers design and purchase custom made corrugated boxes to fit their shipping, storage, organization and packaging needs.
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Cardboard boxes are very common and are used in a wide variety of applications and industries, including shipping, food processing, baking, moving, manufacturing, retail, archiving and gift wrapping, among many other examples. They provide storage in residential closets, garages, basements and attics, offices large and small, storage warehouses and hospitals. They organize files, folders, overstocked materials and parts, unused possessions and anything that will fit inside the box and fits the weight requirements. All cardboard boxes are multi-layered and usually contain three layers of thick wood paper material. The outer and inner layers are smooth, while the middle layer is usually corrugated, which forms a rippled pattern that increases the box's strength and cushioning. Some boxes are small enough to contain a small piece of jewelry, while others are large enough to protect a big screen television or refrigerator; they literally have no size restrictions. Some are bleached or mottled (painted) white to increase appearance, while others have a shiny and waterproof coating on the exterior. Cardboard boxes designed as packaging of consumer products like cereal, soap and toothpaste are often laminated with colored paper containing informational text, a logo and brand name.
Custom corrugated boxes made of cardboard take many different shapes and forms. They may be square, rectangular or cylindrical. More unique shapes are always die cut, a process that uses sharp saws, metal blades or an infrared laser to cut out shapes from two dimensional, flat cardboard. This process is mostly CNC operated or automated, requiring no manual labor, which ensures a perfect cut every time. Handles, removable lids, one-sided attached tops and other cut out designs are all done by die cutting. Corrugated boxes are held together by an adhesive, folding the bottom and top flaps together, using packaging tape or heavy duty staples. The interior may come with cardboard dividers or partitions to form separate cells in the box. They help protect fragile items and keep them from moving around the box while in transit or being handled. Others are equipped with foam inserts that are glued to all sides of the interior to keep items safe and secure.
