BOX STYLE DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS

The majority of box styles fall into one of the following general categories: Slotted Boxes, Telescope Boxes, Folders, Rigid (or Bliss) Boxes, Self-Erecting Boxes and Interior Forms. In addition, corrugated boxes can be custom designed to meet the specific needs of the customer.

SLOTTED BOXES

These boxes are generally made from a single piece of corrugated fiberboard. The blank is scored and slotted to permit folding. Boxes are shipped and stored flat and assembled as needed by the user. Some of the most common types include:

Regular Slotted Container (RSC) — All flaps have the same length, and the two out flaps are one-half the container’s width, so that they meet at the center of the box when folded. The RSC is the most common box style.

Half Slotted Container (HSC) — Same as a Regular Slotted Container (RSC), but without one set of flaps.

Overlap Slotted Container (OSC) — All flaps have the same length; the outer flaps overlap by one inch or more. The box is usually closed with staples driven through the overlap area. This style of box is used when the length of the box is considerably greater than the width, resulting in a long gap between the inner flaps. The sealed overlap helps to keep the outter flaps from pulling apart.

Full overlap Slotted Container (FOL) — All flaps have the same length (the width of the box). When closed, the outer flaps come within one inch of complete overlap. This style is especially resistant to rough handling and provides extra product cushioning and stacking strength.

Center Special Slotted Container (CSSC) — Inner and outer flaps are cut to different lengths. Both sets of flaps meet at the center of the box. This style is especially strong because both the top and bottom have double the thickness of corrugated board. The inner flaps, with no gap, provide a level base for products.

Center Special Full Overlap Slotted Container (SFF) — Inner and outer flaps are cut to different lengths. When closed, the inner flaps meet at the center of the box, and out flaps fully overlap. With three full layers of combined board over the entire top and bottom, this style provides extra cushioning and stacking strength.