bremetz develops and produces Brown Board palletizing equipment

Here’s a detailed breakdown of palletizing considerations for each type of corrugated board , including their strengths, limitations, and best practices for stacking and securing on pallets:

1. Standard Corrugated Board Types (Best for Palletizing)

Corrugated Fiberboard / Corrugated Cardboard

Palletizing Use: Most common for shipping boxes.

Stacking Strength: Depends on flute type (e.g., B-flute for rigidity, C-flute for cushioning).

Best Practices:

Use interlocking or column stacking for stability.

Avoid overhang (>1 inch risks damage).

Secure with strapping or stretch wrap.

Single-Wall (Single-Face Corrugated)

Use: Lightweight products or inner packaging.

Limitations: Lower stacking strength; max 3–4 layers unpalletized.

Solution: Place in a double-wall outer box for palletizing.

Double-Wall Corrugated

Use: Heavy items (e.g., appliances, machinery).

Stacking Strength: Supports 5+ layers.

Best Practice: Use edge protectors to prevent flute crushing.

Triple-Wall Corrugated

Use: Industrial/crate replacements.

Stacking Strength: Can handle palletized loads up to 1,500+ lbs.

Tip: Combine with wooden pallets for extreme weights.

2. Specialty / Regional Variants (Palletizing Considerations)

Fluted Board / Fluted Paperboard

Use: Retail displays or lightweight packaging.

Challenge: Flutes can collapse under uneven weight.

Solution: Add slip sheets between layers.

Combined Board (Multi-layered)

Use: Custom packaging with mixed materials.

Palletizing: Check layer adhesion—avoid shear forces during transport.

Brown Board (Kraft Paper-Based)

Use: Eco-friendly shipping.

Weakness: Humidity weakens integrity.

Fix: Use water-resistant pallet covers in humid climates.

3. Problematic Terms for Palletizing

"Cardboard Box Material": Ambiguous—may refer to weak solid fiberboard (not ideal for heavy palletizing).

"Punched Cardboard": Rare; likely perforated (weakens stacking strength).

"Simply Card": Avoid—could mean thin cardstock (unsuitable for pallets).

4. Universal Palletizing Tips for Corrugated Board

Match Board Type to Weight:

Single-wall: <30 lbs/box.

Double-wall: 30–80 lbs.

Triple-wall: 80+ lbs.

Stabilize Loads:

Use corner boards or edge guards.

Apply anti-slip film between layers.

Environmental Protection:

For Brown Board, use moisture barriers.

For Fluted Board, avoid compression damage.

When to Avoid Palletizing

Single-Face Corrugated: Too flexible—use as inner padding only.

Ruffled Board (if low-quality): May delaminate under pressure.