Heavy Duty Board Grades
The Journey of a Box: From Concept to a Continent Away
In the world of global logistics, a box is more than just a container. It's a promise. A promise that a product, painstakingly designed and manufactured, will endure the unpredictable chaos of the export supply chain—the vibrations of a freighter, the humidity of a port, the crush of a stacked pallet. For packaging professionals, that promise is the bedrock of their reputation. And that's where Toughwall and Ace Board come in.
Toughwall: The Unyielding Guardian
Imagine a cargo container, packed from floor to ceiling, bound for a new market on the other side of the globe. Inside, there are products that simply cannot fail. This is the domain of Toughwall.
Toughwall is not just a corrugated board; it's a fortress built to withstand the harshest realities of long-distance shipping. Its dense, multi-layered construction and high-grade fibers are engineered for maximum compression strength. This isn't just about surviving a drop; it's about defying the crushing weight of a pallet stacked six high. It’s about maintaining structural integrity through weeks of fluctuating humidity and temperature
When you specify Toughwall, you’re not just choosing a box. You're choosing peace of mind. You're guaranteeing that your clients' heavy-duty machinery, sensitive electronics, or high-value industrial components will arrive intact, just as they left the production line. Toughwall is for the professional who knows that over-engineering for protection is the only way to avoid costly damage claims and reputation-damaging failures. It’s the solution for when the stakes are at their highest.
Ace Board: The Agile Innovator
But not every export requires a tank. Some shipments demand a different kind of strength—one that balances performance with efficiency. This is the purpose of Ace Board.
Ace Board is a testament to the fact that innovation can deliver heavy-duty performance without unnecessary bulk. It’s the result of advanced fluting and liner combinations that create a lightweight yet incredibly strong material. Think of it as the high-performance alloy of the packaging world. It’s designed to be smart and agile, providing superior puncture resistance and a robust barrier against external forces, all while being easier to handle and more cost-effective to ship.
For the packaging professional, Ace Board offers a strategic advantage. It reduces tare weight, which can lead to significant freight cost savings on large-volume exports. Its flatter, more printable surface also allows for crisp branding and vital handling instructions, ensuring that a box’s journey is not just secure, but also visibly professional. Ace Board is for the professional who understands that the right balance of strength and efficiency can define a successful export strategy.
Product Specifications
| Product | Flute | Outer Liner | Flute #1 | Centre Liner | Flute #2 | Inner Liner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TW600 | BC | 170K | 90RF (B) | 90HF | 125HF (C) | 275K |
| TW750 | BC | 225K | 125HF (B) | 125HF | 125HF (C) | 275K |
| TW900 | BC | 225K | 125HF (B) | 125HF | 125HF (C) | 275K |
| AC600 | AC | 200K | 127HF (A) | 125K | 175 HF (C) | 200K |
| AC 800 | AC | 300K | 127HF (A) | 300K | 175 HF (C) | 300K |
| AC 1000 | AC | 440K | 127HF (A) | 200K | 175 HF (C) | 440K |
The Choice is Yours, The Promise is Ours
In the end, every export has its own story. Some are sagas of immense weight and industrial force, calling for the unyielding protection of Toughwall. Others are tales of smart, high-volume logistics, best served by the agile efficiency of Ace Board.
As a packaging professional, your role is to write that story, to match the perfect solution to the unique challenge. With Toughwall and Ace Board, you have a complete portfolio of export-grade corrugated boards, each built to keep your promise of product integrity, no matter where in the world it’s headed.
Reasons to use Heavy Duty Board Grades
Need Help Optimising Your Box?
Getting the right box goes beyond size and simple quoting. Before you finalise your order, ensure you've optimised for cost, protection, and compliance.
Securing the right packaging requires technical precision, risk validation, and strategic supplier matching—not guesswork. Our Commercial Services are designed to eliminate the common errors and assumptions that inflate your costs and risk product damage.
If you need clarity on board strength, printing options, or shipping efficiency, our experts are here to help you get the exact certified specification needed for your product’s journey.
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*Samples & Pre-Production Policy
Samples and Pre-Production Policy: Plain structural samples are supplied free of charge (FOC). Printed and complex structural designs are chargeable at cost to cover materials and machine time, but this fee is fully refundable against your final production order. Physical proofs are supplied subject to quote approval and prior to mass production.