The paper industry produces a huge amount of goods used in various sectors of life. Depending on the need for a certain quality of the product, thin paper sheets, cardboard, paper products from recycled materials, etc. The wide use of kraft cardboard is due to its exceptional qualities, which allow creating a versatile material for packaging goods, protecting securities and creating original cards and gifts.
Advantages of using paper
Kraft board and other paper industry products are made from wood. They have a number of advantages over other materials, which is the main reason for their wide application in all spheres of life.
- Economy. The cost of a Kraft cardboard box is many times lower than similar packaging made of wood, metal or plastic.
- Does no harm to the environment. Paper has a relatively short decay period, and no harmful and toxic substances enter the environment during decomposition.
- Security. The material is non-toxic and does not cause allergic reactions.
- Ability to give any shape.
- Recyclable and recyclable.
Modern and versatile material
Carton differs from paper in sheet thickness and density, which allows it to be more resistant to environmental conditions, withstand heavy loads and serve as an excellent protection when packing goods.
The main difference between kraft cardboard is the presence of a special layer, ideally adapted for high-quality printing on its surface. An image can also be applied to ordinary cardboard, but its quality most often suffers noticeably.
Kraft paper (cardboard)
An important feature of this material is the outer layer - it is very smooth and has a special resistance to moisture and mechanical damage. Thanks to this layer, it is possible to apply a printing image to the sheet, which will retain its original qualities, regardless of the impact of various factors on it.
Otherwise, kraft paper and cardboard are no different from similar products, have the same properties and qualities, fully comply with the required technical standards.
Features of production and structure
All paper products are made from wood. Materials such as cardboard are made from recycled materials. To do this, recycled paper products are shredded and turned into material for the production of a new product.
The first step in the production of any paper product is wood shreddingor secondary raw materials. To do this, use special machines that carefully chop large pieces into smaller ones.
After grinding, fixing agents are added to the raw material and sent to molds. The thickness and size of the molds depend on what material will be produced. For the manufacture of cardboard, thick sheets are used, the thoroughness of cleaning and grinding secondary raw materials depends on the class of the future product.
Next, the sheets are polished and sent to production.
Kraft board consists of two parts: regular cardboard and a special glossy surface.
Use area
Kraft cardboard is used as a versatile material for the manufacture of packaging material, boxes, sheets, paper folders, notebook covers, gift certificates and postcards, food packaging, etc. As you can see, the range of products from it is extensive.
Recycled kraft board used by food manufacturers. It allows you to create a beautiful and dense packaging that not only has practical benefits, but also attracts customers.
An excellent use case is to make tubes for carrying sheets of large format paper.
Kraft cardboard folders take up minimal space, weigh almost nothing and keep securities in their original condition. With such protection, they are not afraid even of rain or spilled coffee.
Advantages of coated paperboard
- Ability to applyImages. As a coating, a glossy layer is applied to the cardboard, on which the image is printed. A feature of this layer is the ability to apply the most complex print quality. It is also possible to apply an image to ordinary cardboard sheets, but the nature of the surface does not allow the use of typographic printing, which is brighter and more attractive.
- Long preservation of the picture on the surface. The glossy layer is resistant to moisture. As a result, the picture applied to the sheet will not change color or deteriorate when interacting with a small amount of water.
- Density and resistance to mechanical stress. The thickness of the cardboard is good shock and drop protection, can protect fragile goods. Tight packaging protects the goods packed in it, not only from mechanical damage, but also from moisture, which can cause the loss of important qualities.
- Ability to give any shape. Kraft board in sheets is often used, but it is most actively used for the production of boxes. The density of the material and resistance to deformation make it possible to give the material any shape.
- Profitability. The use of kraft cardboard is beneficial in that it simultaneously performs two functions at once: protection and advertising. Otherwise, the manufacturer would have to use several types of materials for packaging goods at once. In the case of using kraft technology, you can solve the problem by resorting only to purchasing cardboard and giving it the necessary shape.
- Light weight. Cardboard productweighs an order of magnitude less than wood or metal, which stops the user from choosing just such a package.
How packaging is made
Production of high-quality and attractive packaging consists of several stages. At the first stage, the size and shape of the future container are determined, while taking into account the features of access to the inside of the box.
The advantage of using kraft board is that it can be reused many times due to the density of the material and its resistance to abrasion.
Next, designers develop the details of the applied image. The size and shape of the picture should correspond to the box itself, important details of the pictures are placed in the places where they are best visible to the buyer.
The printed layer is pasted onto cardboard. If necessary, a corrugated part can be attached to the inside of the kraft board to create cushioning, which is necessary to protect fragile products.
Variety
Kraft board is one of the most used materials for food packaging. All of them are completely different from each other, but are made of the same material.
The ability to create a product of any shape is an excellent condition for the production of original gifts and cards. Such surprises will not only pleasantly surprise a loved one, but also keep the gift in the best condition.
Kraft Cardboard Cards are very attractive and capablestored for a long time. In addition to the standard printing application, a person can independently write congratulations or wishes on a postcard. At the same time, the ink lays down evenly, does not spread and does not spoil the appearance of the main print.
