Using Long Cardboard Boxes for Industrial and Engineering Parts
Long box solutions for industrial parts: protection, compliance, and efficiency.
Industrial applications
Quick answer
Industrial long boxes need heavy-duty double-wall board, reinforced closures, and internal support for heavy metal and engineering parts. Specify board grade based on actual weight (industrial parts are often heavier than consumer goods), use stapled or glued end closures, and add VCI (Volatile Corrosion Inhibitor) paper or wrapping for metal parts that need rust protection during storage and transit.
Specific requirements
Industrial parts are often 5-20kg+, requiring heavy-duty board and closures.
Metal parts need VCI wrapping or desiccant sachets for moisture protection.
Metal parts with sharp edges need internal protection to prevent cutting through the board.
Industrial packaging is often palletised and stacked multiple layers high.
Specification guide
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Heavy-duty: reinforcement guide or board grades.
Compliance and labelling
Industrial packaging may need weight labels (manual handling regulations), hazardous material markings, customer part numbers, and barcode labels for warehouse management systems. Print these requirements into the box design rather than relying on separate labels that can peel off.
Industrial long boxes
Heavy-duty long boxes for engineering and industrial applications from ProcuraPack.
Browse long boxesFrequently asked questions
BC or BE double-wall with 200gsm+ kraft liners for parts over 5kg.
Yes, VCI wrapping for corrosion protection and internal padding for sharp edges.
Stapled closures, heavy-duty board, internal cradles, and clear weight labels for manual handling.
Yes, with edge protectors and banding for stable stacking.
Yes, custom printing with part numbers, barcodes, and handling information is standard for industrial packaging.
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