How to choose the right long box for shipping and moving

15/06/2024

Cardboard boxes come in a variety of shapes. A long box for shipping will be a suitable choice for objects with slim and long shapes.

Unlike common types of other boxes, long packing boxes have a small body shape and high length to transport objects such as:

Sport equipment
Indoor furniture
Outdoor furniture
Garden equipment
Items that need to be rolled up, such as carpets, paper, and fabric

1. Determine the size and weight of the goods

To produce long cardboard boxes that suit your needs, there are two criteria to avoid waste and maximize the product protection ability of the shipping box: size and weight of the goods.

Size

Firstly, you need to measure the size of the items to be transported accurately. Measure the object's length, width and height, then increase the shipping box size by 2-3cm to insert paper splints, shaped trays or bubble wrap to protect the product.

Besides cardboard boxes with typical lengths, you need to accurately measure the size of the goods to adjust and customize the long box for shipping.

Weight

On the other hand, measuring the weight of products is an essential part of deciding the thickness of corrugated materials used for shipping boxes. The long packaging boxes must have standard rigidity to maximize the protective function.

2. Material and thickness of long shipping boxes

Cardboard boxes are made from many layers of paper and corrugated pressed together, and the corrugated thickness will determine the bearing capacity.

Khang Thanh introduces you to 3 popular types of long cardboard boxes that are easy to order in Vietnam and have reasonable prices when produced in large quantities:

3-layer long boxes for shipping: Suitable for thin, light objects and short transport routes.

5-layer long packing boxes: These are commonly used for most types of goods and are popular because of their high durability.

7-layer long shipping boxes: Typically used for heavy or fragile items that require maximum protection.

3. Design a reasonable shipping box structure

Designing a reasonably long box for shipping structure is critical to ensure that goods are best protected during transportation.

By assessment and analysis, the technical department at the paper packaging manufacturing company can decide:

Suitable corrugated materials
Reasonable corrugated direction distribution to increase durability and hardness
Decide how to produce the finished product (using glue or staples) to ensure absolute protection
Add additional shaping trays, foam trays or paper splints if necessary

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4. Choose a skilled cardboard manufacturing company with competitive prices

A skilled cardboard manufacturing company will offer comprehensive packaging solutions that help long shipping boxes meet standards and save costs.

With nearly 20 years of operation in the paper packaging field, Khang Thanh is proud to provide secondary packaging boxes that meet export standards at competitive prices and guaranteed quality.

To save costs, we will accompany you from idea to sample development to choosing the most optimized solution. After that, we will control mass production and deliver satisfactory finished products.

5. Benefits of producing long shipping box

Ability to protect goods

Long and thin items will be more suitable for long cardboard box for shipping than regular square or rectangular cartons.

Thanks to its narrow width and high length, this shipping box structure will fit objects tightly, reducing vibration and impact and providing maximum protection for goods during transportation.

Cost-effective shipping packaging

Compared to size, although this type of long shipping box has an outstanding length, the width is very narrow to suit specific goods. Therefore, compared to the spread size, long box packaging will be smaller, significantly reducing costs.

Sustainable long cardboard boxes

Cardboard boxes are a highly recyclable and reusable product. After transporting goods, users can completely reuse the box for other personal purposes such as storing belongings, moving house, moving office...

In addition, long cardboard boxe made from FSC wood will bring long-term sustainable benefits to the supply chain from suppliers, manufacturing companies and customers.

>>> Benefits of FSC cartons and sustainable packaging journey

5 steps to produce carton boxes at Khang Thanh

Step 1. Choose suitable corrugated materials

According to part 2, choosing the suitable material is the step that determines the hardness and durability of the shipping boxes.

Khang Thanh will analyze and suggest the appropriate wave type, number of layers and techniques based on the product and customer requirements.

Step 2. Choose the cardboard box style

At this step, we will suggest suitable long carton box designs such as:

Long two pieces (lid and base) cardboard shipping box
Snap-lid cardboard boxes on the long side
Basic folding box

Step 3. Die cut into a finished box shape

After measuring the product and making reasonable calculations, the paper will be cut into a complete shipping box shape.

Step 4. Print information

After cutting the paper, we print information about the product, manufacturer and brand logo on the paper surface. Standard packing boxes printing methods such as offset printing, flexo printing, and silk printing can be applied as required.

Step 5. Staple and glue finished carton boxes

Finally, the manufacturer will staple or glue the parts into a finished packing box and prepare it for delivery to the customer.

Hopefully, this article has provided helpful information and made choosing a suitable long box for shipping, moving and storage easier.

Sending Khang Thanh the product information and long shipping box specifications you need so we can advise directly:

KHANG THANH – HOUSE OF PACKAGING
Tel: +84 (0) 77 8878 222
Email: info@khangthanh.com