BIG BOXES VS. SMALL BOXES: A GUIDE

Large boxes can fit everything so we don’t have to worry about dimensions, especially when there are so many on the market. It’s just that, thanks to the wrong size, we have to use more filler material and fixing to ensure that the goods don’t get damaged in transit. And what do you prefer? Did you know that you can save money by sizing your boxes correctly? Cardboard boxes are the safest packaging, and we’ll take a look at the differences between large and small ones on our blog today.

Big or small boxes?

The key to choosing the right box is to answer these questions:

• What are the dimensions of the goods?
• Characteristics of the goods (material, fragility, weight, number of pieces, variety of goods)
• Storage and transport conditions

The smaller the volume of the box, the less filler material we use. However, it is also necessary to think about how the boxes are sealed, whether we prefer the classic sealing with adhesive tape or whether we want to save time and choose the self-adhesive strip that is included in the box.

Large boxes: advantages and uses

Large boxes are suitable for long-term storage and transport of bulky, heavy or fragile products. An important factor is the boxes’ load-bearing capacity and durability. Boxes must be able to withstand long journeys and changes in temperature and humidity without damage. For this purpose, it is advisable to choose large reinforced cardboard boxes such as:

• Durable boxes made of five-layer corrugated cardboard: they have a load capacity of up to 70 kg. Together with the right filling and suitable adhesive tape, these boxes are ready to withstand the rigours of transport and storage.
• Three-layer corrugated boxes: best-selling boxes that are both economical and durable. Recommended for goods weighing up to 30 kg.

Small boxes: advantages and uses

The main advantage of small cardboard boxes is their variety: there are many sizes and types of boxes directly for the purpose of their use. They are especially popular among e-shops.

Boxes for archiving

Even though the world is going digital and paper consumption is expected to decrease, there is still a need to store and archive some documents.

These storage “boxes” are cardboard boxes that are used to store important documents while protecting them from dust, moisture and from sunlight. Depending on the application, different types of archival boxes are available:

• Multi-purpose boxes with handles,
• Document boxes and trays that allow the organisation of documents.

Mail boxes

Popular kinds of boxes, suitable before shipping cosmetics, jewelry, textiles and other products. The availability of formats in this case is huge, from book covers to boxes with fixing foil.

Other popular mailers include:

Tubes – suitable for mailing posters and long narrow products,

Flat mailers – for books, catalogues and possibly textiles.

Don’t waste money on unnecessary padding

The empty space in the box must be filled in order to prevent the goods from moving during transport and thus causing damage. Studies have shown that many packages contain up to 40% voids

of empty space in boxes. How to prevent this? With height-adjustableboxes

very simply. Thanks to the grooves on the sides, the height of the box can be adjusted exactly according to

your needs.