4 Reasons to Choose Chipboard Instead of Corrugated Cardboard
Corrugated cardboard is like that one oddity your car has. You know – when A/C clicks every time it turns on, or the rear left window sticks. You’re used to it and it still does the job, but it may be time to consider other solutions.
There are a host of reasons why you should consider paperboard as an alternative to corrugate. From sanitation to space-savings, we’ve created a list of the top benefits of paperboard vs. corrugated here.
#1: Chipboard Helps Keep Bugs Away
No one wants to think of opening up a package to find insects inside. But the wavy structure inside corrugated boxes can create the perfect hiding spot for pests, which can burrow in and hitch a ride from the warehouse to your house.
According to one 2016 case report, “Corrugated cardboard boxes may accelerate the spread of these insect vectors to nonendemic areas through their ability to harbor and transport small terrestrial arthropods such as silverfish, termites, and cockroaches.”
Chipboard helps alleviate this issue because it’s flat, so there’s nowhere for bugs (or additional dust or dirt) to hide. This also makes it a more hygienic choice for shipping things like food and personal care products.
#2: Chipboard Has Lower Shipping Costs
Because it’s flat, chipboard is thinner and lighter than corrugate. That means it will be cheaper to ship.
For comparison, 6,000 sheets of chipboard will fit on between 2-3 pallets. To ship 6,000 sheets of corrugate, you’d need about 24 pallets.
With rising fuel and shipping costs, why pay more for corrugated when chipboard can do the same thing?
#3: Chipboard Helps Free Up Warehouse Space
You’ve probably already realized that fewer pallets of chipboard not only mean lower shipping costs, but less space taken up in your warehouse.
Recent reports show that leased warehouse space is about $7.86 per square foot right now. Ideally, you want more of that space used for products and less for packaging. Reducing the number of pallets of corrugate and replacing it with chipboard can help keep your warehouse freed up for what really matters.
#4: Chipboard is More Cost-Effective
Finally, to put all the pieces together, chipboard is more cost-effective than corrugated. And that’s not only for the reasons mentioned above, but it’s cheaper overall.
“A chipboard pad can be up to 35 percent less than a comparable corrugated pad,” said Chad Kravick, vice president of Badger Paperboard Inc.
Find Your Perfect Chipboard Solution
We know packaging isn’t always something people get excited about. But at Badger Paperboard, we do. We’re obsessed with not only creating a great product but with helping our customers save money and find the best solution.
Check out our full selection of chipboard products on our website. Don’t see what you need? Let us know – we’re happy to work with you to find the right solution.
The differences between corrugated, chipboard, and cardboard can be confusing and are often not clearly defined. Terminology can vary depending on the industry or personal choice. Corrugated, chipboard, and cardboard are all paper-based materials often used in boxes and cartons for shipping and storage. To some, cardboard and chipboard are the same material. To others, cardboard and corrugated are the same. These words are often used interchangeably. Many products, like the point of purchase displays, employ both corrugated and chipboard. But both types have their advantages and best uses.
So what does AP&P mean by these terms?
Cardboard is a general term for a variety of thick paper-based materials, including corrugated and chipboard. Cardboard ranges from single-ply paper to multi-layer corrugated. At AP&P, we prefer to use the more specific terms corrugated and chipboard to avoid confusion and ensure you understand what you’re buying.
Corrugated (sometimes referred to as corrugated cardboard or containerboard) consists of three layers of paper. The middle layer, or fluting, is pleated and provides strength. Corrugated is used for applications such as shipping boxes, pizza delivery boxes, and retail displays and packaging. We carry corrugated boxes, sheets, trays, mailers, and displays in our online catalog.
Chipboard (or paperboard) is a single-layer, lightweight, durable paper stock. Unlike corrugated, chipboard is rarely used for heavy-duty packaging and shipping. Instead, chipboard dominates the packaging industry for small consumer goods, such as cereal boxes, toy and electronic packaging projects. Our online catalog carries chipboard cartons, boxes, and pads.
A single row of fluting pressed between two linerboards – standard for transporting lighter goods like shoes, artwork, hats, clothing…
Two sets of fluting sandwiched between linerboards on each side – excellent boxes for shipping moderately-weighted items like books, wine bottles, paint cans…
Three sets of fluting with each separated by linerboard – great for shipping smaller but heavy products like compressors, small motors, motorcycle parts…
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