Understanding Corrugated Plastics
Corrugated plastic is a term used to describe the packaging material itself. There are two layers in the material, and both are manufactured from the same material. Each of the two outer layers of corrugated plastic is flat and the second layer is either ribbed or fluted in a tight wave. The two layers are then glued together to form a combination of plastic layers that results in a stronger material.
The corrugated plastic used in containers and dunnage from Reusable Transport Packaging is a produced from a polypropylene plastic sheet product. It is a light but durable material that can be used to manufacture a wide range of items for the consumer and industrial markets. This style plastic has many of the same qualities as disposable corrugated products:
- Tough.
- Lightweight.
- Easy to work.
The durable corrugated plastic material is extensively used to manufacture commercial signs, packaging and reusable corrugated containers and totes. The material is the plastic of choice for transport of:
- Automotive parts.
- Agricultural products.
- Electronic components.
This type of plastic allows a company like Reusable Transport Packaging to produce a sturdy container that can be washed and is reusable for multiple trips.
Corrugated plastic is a term used to describe the packaging material itself. There are two layers in the material, and both are manufactured from the same material. Each of the two outer layers of corrugated plastic is flat and the second layer is either ribbed or fluted in a tight wave. The two layers are then glued together to form a combination of plastic layers that results in a stronger material.
In the middle of the material manufacturing process, it is possible to modify and enhance corrugated plastic through the use of additives to provide:
- UV protection.
- Flame retardant properties.
- Anti-static benefits.
A different set of additives will inhibit corrosion and provide an array of other features to the corrugated plastic material. From a purely aesthetic point of view, corrugated plastic can also easily absorb different patterns and colors. This process allows for unique branding of your corrugated plastic totes and boxes, removing the need for any additional labels.
The above detailed features have all made corrugated plastic popular with companies responsible for the production of totes, trays, bins, boxes and other containers. Uses for corrugated plastics are likely to outstrip our imagination as demand for light, versatile and durable plastic continues to grow!
