What does FEFCO stand for?
The European Federation of Corrugated Board Manufacturers
The European Federation of Corrugated Board Manufacturers (FEFCO) is a non-profit organisation representing. the interests of the industry across Europe and addressing a wide range of issues, from technical topics to economical questions.
What is a Fefco box?
FEFCO is the European Federation of Corrugated Board Manufacturers, a non-profit organisation representing the corrugated cardboard industry across the United Kingdom and Europe who devised a simple, yet effective system to replace long winded and complicated descriptions of various styles of corrugated cartons which …
What Fefco 201?
0201 style boxes are slotted-type cartons consist of basically one piece with a glued, stitched or taped manufacturers joint and top and bottom flaps. They are shipped flat, ready to use and require closing using the flaps provided. Usually 0201 cartons are held together with adhesive tape.
How do you spec a corrugated box?
The size of contents determines the inner box dimensions. 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.
How do you calculate the safety factor for a corrugated box?
The stacking safety factor is determined according to the number of stacking layers of the goods. According to national standards, for storage periods less than 30d, k = 1.6; for storage periods of 30d-100d, k = 1.65; for storage periods greater than 100D, K = 2.0.
What is a Fefco style?
The FEFCO style guide is a tried and tested system which allows a user to easily discern between different styles of corrugated boxes. The FEFCO system boasts proven, successful designs and considers material efficiency. FEFCO products therefore minimise waste and subsequently costs.
What is RSC corrugated?
RSC is an acronym that stands for regular slotted container. This type of shipping box has four flaps that meet and can be taped closed. An RSC box is the most popular type of cardboard box and is used for shipping many products. It is available in numerous sizes, so you can choose the right size for your product.
What is a box flute?
Flute, also called corrugation, is used to strengthen or reinforce the cardboard that’s used in your packaging. They typically look like wavy lines which when glued to a paperboard, forms the corrugated board. Fluting in packaging gives your packaging the rigidity and helps withstand any crushing.
What is allowance in corrugated box?
Score-to-score dimensions measure the distance between the “scores” of your box (where your box folds) and account for the thickness of the corrugated board, also known as material allowances.
How is bursting strength of corrugated box calculated?
The diaphragm is expanded using hydraulics and as the diaphragm expands, the corrugated board bursts under pressure. We measure the bursting strength in Kilograms per square centimetre. The Bursting factor is given as a thousand times the bursting strength, divided by the grammage of the board.
How is Box Compression Test calculated?
Let’s say there are six cartons stacked in a layer stack and each weighs 5.2Kg. Stack load = (6 – 1) X 5.2 = 26Kg of weight will be on the lowest carton. This box must be able to withstand this calculated test force, otherwise, the stack may collapse, the box may deform, and the product/s inside may be damaged.
What is FEFCO 0211 used for?
Generally, the FEFCO 0211 is used for smaller boxes and is most commonly seen in retail for pharmaceuticals, tablets, etc. Locking tabs can be added to strengthen the lid and base closure, as well as to remove the need for the manufacturer gluing, which will reduce the cost price of the box.
What are fefefco 0203 boxes made of?
FEFCO 0203 boxes are quick and easy to assemble. 0203 boxes are a great packing box style and can be made from white or brown corrugated cardboard. WH Skinner offer board thicknesses as standard from 1.5mm to 7.5mm and in double or single wall.
What are fefefco codes?
FEFCO codes are an official system to replace long and complicated verbal descriptions of box and packaging constructions with simple codes that are internationally understood. This page contains a selection of the most popular and cost effective box styles that can be computer generated in a matter of minutes to suit your application.
What is an 0215 box?
0215 boxes have a special envelope base which locks together quickly and easily – and without the need for glue or tape. FEFCO 0215 boxes are suitable as packing cartons for all but the heaviest items. We can make various modifications to these boxes to make them work better for your specific requirements.