Why Use Custom Shipping Boxes?
What qualities do custom shipping boxes from Air Sea Containers have that make them such a great option? Here are a few of their major advantages:- Air Sea has both UN-rated hazmat and non-hazmat options available, so you can be confident that your boxes will offer the tested specs and performance you need.
- Thanks to our full selection of custom cardboard boxes, you can choose the format that’s best for your needs and offers just the right features.
- Our selection includes a variety of fiberboard thicknesses. Choosing the right one for your application can help you cut excess weight and can potentially save you money on fuel costs.
- We offer custom printing on up to four box panels in up to three colors, allowing you to bring your box alive with designs and add important information.
Factors to Consider When Choosing a Box Design
So, maybe you’ve decided that custom shipping boxes are a good solution for you. But what are the factors you’ll need to account for when choosing your design? Here are a few key considerations:- What interior dimensions do you need to ship your goods? Don’t forget to account for packaging materials that will go in the box.
- Are you shipping goods in a UN hazardous materials category? This will affect what kind of box you need.
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- Our hazmat boxes require a minimum order of 500 units and have a longer lead time to allow for UN/DOT testing.
- Our non-hazmat boxes have a minimum order of 50 units and can be done with a much shorter lead time.
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- Which strength rating does your fiberboard need, and do you need a Mullen test or ECT-rated box? Our shipping boxes have a wide range of board strengths available, from single-wall ECT 32 all the way up to double-wall 350#. For more information on fiberboard strength ratings, see our article.
- Do your boxes need custom printing? It can be an effective way to represent your brand and provide useful information for customers and handlers.
Air Sea’s Most Popular Custom Shipping Box Designs
We know that the best way to serve our customers is by offering a wide selection of high-performance shipping box designs. Here are five of our most popular designs and some common uses for them:- Regular Slotted: Our most traditional and versatile option. A classic corrugated shipping box with flaps that meet in the middle. Great for general use commercial applications as well as storage and archiving.
- Full Overlap: If your application demands boxes with extra strength, consider our full overlap boxes. The top and bottom flaps of these boxes overlap fully, providing additional reinforcement. They’re ideal for shipping heavy goods like books or beverages in glass bottles.
- One-Piece Folder: A single five-panel piece of corrugated board that’s great for wrapping flat objects. Our customers love this design for shipping large, flat objects such as framed artwork and mirrors.
- Die-Cut Carton: This classic “donut box” format features a fold-up top and die-cut slots and tabs that lock together. It’s an especially good option for shipping garments. You’ll need to purchase one or more cutting dies for this design.
- Half-Slotted Container: A great option for economical storage, the half-slotted container is similar to the regular-slotted box, but without the top set of flaps. Great for filing systems, storing vinyl records and other applications where you’ll want to frequently look through what’s inside.
Air Sea’s regular slotted corrugated shipping box model.
Getting a custom shipping box solution has never been easier, so don’t settle for less! Call Air Sea Containers today at (866) 596-9448 or contact us to request a quote on custom boxes, shipping containers, hazmat labels and more.
