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Influence of pallet pattern on top-to-bottom compression performance of unitized loads, TAPPI Journal
ABSTRACT: Environmental scaling factors estimate a corrugated container’s ability to withstand various conditions it will encounter during the storage and distribution process. In this project, we examined the compressive resistance of unitized loads using differing pallet stacking patterns. To simulate real-world failure scenarios in our laboratory tests, we used two different nominal board grades of single-wall C-flute regular slotted containers loaded with a plywood panel and bagged salt to direct the failure location to the bottom of the stack. Our results showed that the columnar aligned pattern provided the greatest compressive resistance and the interlocked stacking arrangement yielded the lowest of the patterns evaluated. Based on the study results, we calculated box compression retention multipliers for each pattern and compared them to scaling factors published by the Fibre Box Association.
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The Role of EPC/RFID in Packaging, Solutions!, November 2005, Vol. 88(11) (244 KB)
The Role of EPC/RFID in Packaging, Solutions!, November 2005, Vol. 88(11) (244 KB)
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The value of biannual corrugated engineering audits, Solutions!, August 2003, Vol. 86(8) (592KB)
The value of biannual corrugated engineering audits, Solutions!, August 2003, Vol. 86(8) (592KB)
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Maintaining level and alignment on your corrugator, Solutions!, August 2004, Vol. 87(8) (88KB)
Maintaining level and alignment on your corrugator, Solutions!, August 2004, Vol. 87(8) (88KB)
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Corrugated industry faces a brave new world, Solutions!, February 2004, Vol. 87(2) (172KB)
Corrugated industry faces a brave new world, Solutions!, February 2004, Vol. 87(2) (172KB)
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GBP’s Paul Bucek Honored with First SLY Award, Paper360º January/February 2020
GBP’s Paul Bucek Honored with First SLY Award, Paper360º January/February 2020
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TAPPI Journal Summaries, Paper360º July/August 2020
TAPPI Journal Summaries, Paper360º July/August 2020
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Historical perspectives of corrugated box testing for 2020, TAPPI Journal March 2020
ABSTRACT: In the age of e-commerce, corrugated packaging is experiencing a resurgence; at least, consumers are receiving more corrugated boxes today than ever before. The corrugated box has been the main package for transporting goods for over 100 years, and corrugated board and boxes have been the focus of scientific study for about as long. For the last 50 years, box compressive test strength value (BCT) has been the main focus of research and testing. That was not always the case. In addition, many of today’s boxes experience a different end-use life than their predecessors.
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Quick Evaluation of Fillers and Fines in Paper and Board, Paper360º March/April 2020
Quick Evaluation of Fillers and Fines in Paper and Board, Paper360º March/April 2020
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Three Reasons Why India’s Paper Industry Hasn’t Boomed, Paper360º March/April 2020
Three Reasons Why India’s Paper Industry Hasn’t Boomed, Paper360º March/April 2020