3501 Tree Court Industrial St. Louis, MO 63122 p. 636-225-5353 f. 636-225-5306 info@shillingtonbox.com Products Shillington Box Company LLC, is a supplier of packaging and shipping supplies serving businesses of various industries. We are committed to bringing our customers 100% satisfaction with quality products, excellent pricing, and packaging expertise to make your job easier. We offer an extensive selection of over 10,000 popular and hard to find packaging supplies which are all ready to ship. Items displayed on this website usually ship the same day when orders are placed before 1:00pm EST. Shop Online Now Online Store items are delivery only. Sorry, orders can not be picked up at Shillington Box Co. Shillington Box Company LLC was founded on the principals of providing the highest level quality products and exceptional customer service. Our goal is to be the preferred supplier through employee commitment to quality and continuous improvement. We have a design library of over 5,000 items and have created more than 18,000 custom designs in the last 8 years. Our state of the art structural and graphic design center uses the latest equipment and software to assist in your designs and stay current with the latest display and packaging trends. Measurements Box sizes are measured by using inner dimensions unless otherwise specified. The size of your contents actually determine the inner box dimensions. Domestically (within the United States), those dimensions are listed in the following sequence: Length (L) x Width (W) x Depth (D)*. Internationally, the dimensions are stated as Length (L) x Breadth (B) x Height (H). Dimensions are based on the opening of an assembled box. Looking at the opening, the longer of the two sides is considered the “length.” The shorter of the two sides is the “width.” The side perpendicular to the length and width is the “depth” of the box. *Exceptions are bookfolds, bin boxes & divider bins where “width” precedes “length” & “depth” of the measurement sequence. How To Measure A Box The Quick Way Looking at the opening of the box, measure the longest or length panel first. Using a tape measure, place it in the bottom of the box approximately one inch from the back wall and measure from left to right. Repeat the process for the shorter width panel. Then, folding a side flap inward until it is perpendicular to its vertical side wall, place the tape measure at the end of the flap and extend it downward until it rests on the inner flap at the bottom of the box (see illustration). This exercise will give you the depth dimension of the box. One piece, diecut boxes, such as the “mailer style” with a tuck in top, do not have flaps when assembled, but the measuring procedure is basically the same. For the box depth, use the inside back panel as it has a visible score line (crease separating back panel from lid). For the width of a die cut box, measure between the score lines found on the inside of the top or lid. And, of course, for the length of the box, place your measuring rule on the bottom of the box approximately one inch from the back panel. Measure from left to right. Box Construction What you need to know The “Manufacturer’s Joint” is where the two ends of the side panels meet to form the box. At that point, the panels are fastened together with tape, staples or glue. This description applies to regular slotted shipping cartons (RSCs). The side panel thickness and content weight determine the type of seal used for the manufacturer’s joint. For example, glue is used for most single wall boxes, but staples are found in some double wall and in most triple wall boxes. In contrast, die-cut boxes are one piece panels scored and folded together. They do not have a manufacturer’s joint. Box Strength The strength of a corrugated box starts with its material. A corrugated sheet consists of two major components linerboard and medium. Linerboard is the flat paper that covers both sides of the sheet and the medium is the “Fluted” or arched paper found between both liners. The flute, when anchored to the linerboards with a starch based adhesive, resists bending and pressure from all directions. When placed vertically on its ends, the flutes form vertical columns, capable of supporting considerable amounts of weight. Flutes come in five basic heights and shapes the most common are “B-Flute”(used for diecut boxes) & “C-Flute (used for RSCs). B-Flute is compressed and appears thinner, but don’t be fooled. It is made with more paper to provide stronger side wall protection from blows and punctures. C-flute is taller, with more air space, but offers enhanced stacking strength. For excellent graphic reproduction, consider E-Flute. The amount of virgin pulp fibers and the length of those fibers in a corrugated sheet substantially contribute to box strength. For example, the difference between a 200# test box and a 275# test box is that the latter has more pulp fibers in its corrugated linerboard. The 200# test box is rated to hold up to 65 lbs. of box and contents while the 275# box can hold up to 95 lbs. A 350# test box is rated to hold up to 120 lbs. of box and contents. The following chart shows Bursting Test and Edge Crush Test performance standards of corrugated box liners based on the combined weight of a box and its contents. Linerboard Performance Standards Max Wt. Box/Contents (lbs.) Min. Burst Test Single/Double Wall (lbs. per sq. in.)* Min. Edge Crush Test (ECT) (lbs. per in. width) Single Wall Corrugated Boxes 20 125 23 35 150 26 50 175 29 65 200 32 80 250 40 95 275 44 120 350 55 Double wall Corrugated Boxes 80 200 42 100 275 48 120 350 51 140 400 61 160 500 71 180 600 82 Triple Wall Corrugated Boxes 240 700 67 260 900 80 280 1100 90 300 1300 112 *Minimum puncture test, Triple Wall board (in. oz. per in. of tear) Look for the Manufacturer’s Stamp A way to be sure that the material of the box that you’re purchasing meets industry standards is to look for the Manufacturer’s Certification Stamp, usually printed on one of the bottom flaps of the box. The stamp identifies the material as “singlewall,” “doublewall” or “triplewall.” It also certifies the Mullen Bursting Test ( most common is 200 lbs. per square inch) or the Edge Crush Test (ECT 32 lbs. per inch). The Mullen Test measures the bursting strength of the corrugated linerboard while the Edge Crush Test measures linerboard stacking strength. The 200 lbs. Mullen box and the 32 ECT box are comparable in stacking strength. But that is where the similarity ends. The Mullen Test box is better suited for the protection of heavier contents while the Edge Crush Test box provides lighter weight cartons with good stacking characteristics. When in doubt as to which box to use, always select the Mullen Test box because the construction of the linerboard cannot be altered. For example, 200# Mullen Test linerboard must be made of 42# per square inch basis weight paper and the medium or flute paper cannot be less than 23# per square inch basis weight. When & What Box to Use When to use a single wall 200# test box when the box and contents weigh less than 65 lbs. This weight limit works fine for multiple lightweight items in a box or for a master pack box where individual boxes are packed tightly in organized rows and stacks. If a single heavy item is to be shipped in a single wall, 200# test box, we recommend a weight limit of 45 lbs. or an upgrade to a 275# test single wall box. Simply apply common sense and always err on the conservative side. Box Styles: Regular Slotted Carton (RSC) Also called shipping boxes, RSCs are the most commonly used boxes. They are usually kraft brown in color, have four flaps on the top and bottom and the side walls are sealed at one corner known as the “Manufacturer’s Joint.” This design is highly functional for most packing applications. Multiple Depth Carton (MDC) The same box design as an RSC, but with horizontal scores (creases) at selected depths along all four side walls. This feature gives you depth flexibility when packing a box. A Multiple Depth Carton can be several boxes in one. Half Slotted Carton (HSC) A variation of the RSC, the Half Slotted Carton has only one set of flaps. The opposite side of the box is completely open, allowing it to slide over an item. Envision the use of the box turned over so that the flaps are on the top. The covered item is usually attached to a pallet or other type of surface that serves as a separate bottom. Full Overlap Slotted Carton (FOL) With a Full Overlap Slotted Carton, all “length” flaps are also equal to the width of the box. The flaps actually fold over one another to provide added strength and protection to the top and bottom. Five Panel Folder (FPF) A Five Panel Folder actually resembles a shallow depth box when assembled. It is a one piece box with an overlapping top and overlapping end panels. The functional design is also economical. Full Telescope Design Carton (FTD) A two piece box with a separate lid that fits over a bottom tray. One Piece Folder (OPF) Commonly called, “Bookfolds” or Bookwraps,” the One Piece Folder has a flat bottom with two short flaps forming the sides at each end and two longer, wider flaps that form the front, back and top of the box. The wider flaps either meet or overlap on the top, depending on the depth of the contents. The four panels of a Bookfold are usually scored (creased) at multiple depths. One Piece Folders are used to package shallow depth items such as books and pictures. Usually manufactured with white board. Shillington Box Company is a national corrugated cardboard packaging supplier and provides a wide range of standard and custom products. Home About Us Contact Us Capabilities Products Sustainability Online Store Packaging isn't part of the problem; it's part of the solution... Learn more » Shillington Box Contact Name* First Last Email* Phone* Message* © 2020 Shillington Box Company. Home About Us Contact Us Products Online Store Resources Login