Over
90 percent of all goods in most developed countries are shipped
in corrugated boxes. These boxes can be used for everything from
apples to washing machines. By changing the design of corrugated
boxes, combining layers of corrugated or adding interior packaging,
a corrugated box can be manufactured to efficiently ship and store
almost any product.
Many standard box styles can be identified in three
ways: by a descriptive name, by an acronym based on that name, or
by an international code number. For example, a Regular Slotted
Container could also be referred to as an RSC or as #0201.
The numerical code system, known as the International
Fibreboard Case Code, was developed by the European Solid Fiberboard
Case Manufacturer's Association (ASSCO) to avoid confusion when
communicating in different languages.
This code has been adopted by the International
Corrugated Case Association (ICCA). Copies of the International
Fibreboard Case Code are available from FEFCO.
There are many standard corrugated box styles-
so many, in fact, that it is impossible to describe them all here.
As you look through the following style descriptions, please keep
in mind that there are other standard styles to choose from. In
addition, corrugated boxes can be custom-designed to meet the specific
needs of any box user. A manufacturers representative will have
more information about additional box style options.
The following drawings are grouped into styles
according to broad categories: Slotted Boxes, Telescope Boxes, Folders,
Rigid Boxes (Bliss Boxes), Self-Erecting Boxes and Interior Forms.
Slotted
Boxes: International Fiberboard Case Code: 02 Series
Telescope
Boxes: International Fiberboard Case Code: 03 Series
Folders: International
Fiberboard Case Code: 04 Series
Rigid Boxes (Bliss
Boxes): International Fiberboard Case Code: 06 Series
Self-Erecting
Boxes: International Fiberboard Case Code:07 Series
Interior Forms:
International Fibreboard Case Code: 09 Series
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