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Common Mistakes to Avoid When Ordering Heavy-Duty Boxes

Avoid these costly double wall box ordering mistakes.

3 min readUpdated April 2025

Common mistakes

Under-specifying when single wall would fail: using single wall for items over 15kg
Over-specifying when single wall would suffice: wasting money on double wall for light items
Wrong flute combination: AB when BC is adequate, or BC when AB is needed
Not testing stacking: warehouse failures are discovered too late

Quick answer

The biggest mistakes are under-specifying (box collapses) and over-specifying (money wasted). Use double wall for items over 15kg, stacking 4+ high, or fragile heavy goods. Use single wall for everything else. Specify BC flute for standard heavy-duty. AB for maximum cushioning. Always test with real products and stacking scenarios before bulk ordering. Verify board thickness and crush strength on samples.

Specification errors

The most expensive mistake.

When single wall would suffice.

BC is standard. AB for maximum cushioning.

Prevention

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Match wall type to actual product weight and fragility
Specify flute combination based on protection needs
Test with real products and stacking before bulk ordering
Verify board thickness on samples with callipers
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Frequently asked questions

Under-specifying (box fails) or over-specifying (money wasted).

Items over 15kg, stacking 4+ high, or fragile heavy goods.

BC for standard heavy-duty. AB for maximum cushioning.

Always, with real products and stacking trials.

Measure board thickness with callipers and crush-test samples.

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