Frequently Asked Questions:
1. Product Basics:
Corrugated board is paper based and consists of flute (a wavy layer) between liners (smooth sheets). Corrugated board is durable, light weight, recyclable and biodegradable. There are several grades of flute (we deal with B,C, E and their combinations) and grades of liner (white or brown), as well as several types of carton walls (we deal with single (3 ply) and double (5 ply) wall). Single wall (3 ply) has two smooth layers with one layer of flute in between them (usually B flute, or E for small cartons / boxes, or C for greater strength). Double wall (5 ply), which is stronger, has three smooth layers with two layers of fluting between them (usually B+C flute, or B+E where the outer dimension is critical).
2. Product Types:
Regular Slotted Carton (RSC) is a standard carton / box with B,C or E flute and 4 flaps on the top and 4 flaps at the bottom. RSC has area for printing and can be evenly stacked and transported. This can be made with white or brown top (white top is more expensive).
One Side Flap (Half RSC) has flaps on one side only and is generally used to store goods on racks for easy access.
Top Bottom (Telescopic or Tray Type) is used for small items (like shoes) and flat pack furniture and is supplied in flat form for the user to assemble with tape or staples on the corners.
Corrugated Roll is made of 2 ply paper, is flexible, and used for non-standard packing or protective covering for furniture packing.
3. How to Measure a Box:
We manufacture based on your provided sizes. We require the external size of the corrugated carton / box expressed as Length x Width x Height (i.e. L x W x H) in millimeters.
4. Minimum Order Quantity:
In order to produce economically, we generally require a minimum order of 1000 cartons / boxes (of any one size). However, please contact us and we can let you know the appropriate minimum order for your desired size and style of cartons / boxes.
5. Volume Discounts:
We provide volume discounts for certain quantities. Please let us know your desired quantity and we can provide you the best price.
6. Payment:
We may require advance payment. Payments may be made to our bank account.
7. Order Process and Delivery Times:
Generally, once order details and print matter is provided by the customer, we arrange the artwork; artwork is then sent to the customer for review and final approval , following which it is to be sent for processing to the printing plates. Deliveries in the UAE generally take approximately 8 working days for new orders and 5 working days for repeat orders. Delivery time outside the UAE depends on shipping schedules.