Stacking Strength of Corrugated Boxes

Crossref: 10.23953/cloud.iestoc.515

  • S. Malasri Packaging Department, Christian Brothers University, 650 East Parkway South, Memphis, TN 38104, USA
  • T. Podesta Packaging Department, Christian Brothers University, 650 East Parkway South, Memphis, TN 38104, USA
  • R. Moats Packaging Department, Christian Brothers University, 650 East Parkway South, Memphis, TN 38104, USA
  • T. Ayesh Packaging Department, Christian Brothers University, 650 East Parkway South, Memphis, TN 38104, USA
  • J. Housewirth International Paper, 2333 Wells Rd., Petersburg, VA 23805, USA

Abstract

The stacking strength of corrugated boxes is a critical component of distribution packaging since corrugated boxes are widely used as shipping containers. This article summarizes factors affecting the box stacking strength. Supporting data from various pieces of work performed at Christian Brothers University as class projects are provided. These factors include ECT, wall length, box height, humidity, flute size, loading direction, overhang, stacking alignment, slip sheet, and recycled material. Different ways to strengthen box corner load carrying capacity are also presented.
Keywords Corrugated boxes; Stacking strength

Published
Mar 14, 2022
How to Cite
MALASRI, S. et al. Stacking Strength of Corrugated Boxes. IESTOC, [S.l.], v. 20, n. 1, p. pp. 299-307, mar. 2022. Available at: <https://www.iestoc.org/index.php/conference/article/view/79>. Date accessed: 18 apr. 2024.
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Practice Track