How to Measure Corrugated Boxes How to Measure
We have put together a helpful guide for finding the dimensions of boxes.

Poly Bag Terms Terms
Do you know the difference between an A and E Flute? We have gathered the most used terms in corrugation and defined them.

Box Types Box Types
Information and description of the many box types offered.

What Do I Need? What Do I Need?
Does your shipping container need to be insulated or not? Would bulk cargo containers work for your application?

Poly Bag TermsCompression Requirements
If the compression strength and distribution environment is known, the stacking strength can be estimated.

Types Flutes Structure
Architects have known for thousands of years that an arch with the proper curve is the best way to span a given space.

Wall Types
IPS Packaging provides a detailed overview of shrink wrap and the shrink wrapping process.
Rules & Regulations
Detailed rules and regulations organized by shipping type.
Interior Forms
Information on the multiple interior forms available in corrugation.
Manufacturer’s Joint
IPS Packaging provides information on ASTM Testing Methods for shrink wrap.
 
Understanding Dimensional Weight
Useful information on how to find the dimensional weight of your packages.

  1. Rules and Regulations for Corrugation: Numbered Packages and Other

    Numbered packages: When the article listing includes “in Package_” (there may be multiple numbers listed), the carriers require a particular packaging system. Thorough instructions for Numbered Packages are listed in the section titled Specifications for Numbered Packages. Numbered Packages necessitate a rectangular BMC which specifies the package number and the...
  2. Rules and Regulations for Corrugation: Truck and Rail Rules

    Truck and Rail Rules The rules for shipping products in corrugated boxes by truck or rail are delineated in two publications: the National Motor Freight Traffic Association’s National Motor Freight Classification(NMFC) and the National Railroad Freight Committee’s Uniform Freight Classification (UFC) (see Recommended Reading and Sources, Assocications, Goverment Agencies and...