Corrugated Cartons
EAPI's Corrugated Carton Division is the largest manufacturer of corrugated cartons in Eastern Africa.
We offer various types of corrugated carton depending on the planned end- use. We are also specialists in the manufacture of single face kraft (SFK) used in a number of industries for protecting fragile or sensitive items.
The various cartons and SFK are manufactured according to customers preferences and conform to the statutory and regulatory requirements of KEBS, quality standards of ISO9001:2000 and environmental standards of ISO14001:2004.
Whether it's just plain sheets of corrugated board or complex carton and fitting packs, we have the capabilities and experience to do the job right.
Exact sizes made to order
All styles produced in-house
Plain or 4 color print
Stitched, glued or self locking
Extensive die-cutting capabilities
Hand holes & locking tabs
Dividers and pads
Vast range of board grades
Single face kraft and kraft paper
Specifications
Our cartons come in a huge range of styles and board grades. In this section we are giving you a quick guide as to what is on offer to help you refine your own requirements.
Please provide any measurements required as internal dimensions in the following order;
Length (L) x Breadth (B) x Height (H)
Length (L) = the longer dimension at the opening
Breadth (B) = the shorter dimension at the opening
Height (H) = the dimension from the top of the opening to the base
Standard Board Grade Guide
The following is just a guide to the most commonly used flutings. They provide different levels of strength which also depend on the board grade used in both the lining and fluting.
Single Wall Flute
Board made from one layer of fluting sandwiched between two liners. There are many different flutes depending on what you require.
E Flute
A fine flute used for corrugated 'cartons'. It gives excellent crush resistance and compression strength better than solid fibreboard.
B Flute
By far the most widely specified flute profile thanks to its superb robustness (difficult to crush), good compression strength and compactness which minimises storage space.
C Flute
A larger flute than "B", offering greater compression strength, but it may be crushed more easily. It also takes up more storage space than "B" flute.
Double Wall Flute
Board made from two layers of fluting sandwiched between three liners. Different flutes may be combined in this board. Used when stronger boxes and extra padding are needed. Excellent for stacking heavy items.
BC
A combination of two flute sizes, usually "B" and "C", specified when compression strength is more important than storage space and robustness.
Carton Styles
Standard Carton Style Guide
The range of carton style is vast allowing you to have a carton produced that is fit for any purpose. We have given examples of the most common here, however there are a greater range of options.
Slotted-type boxes
Consist of basically one piece with a glued, stitched or taped manufacturers joint and top and bottom flaps. They are shipped flat, ready to use and require closing using the flaps provided.
Telescope-type
Boxes consist of more than one piece and are characterised by a lid and/or bottom telescoping over the body of the box.
Folder-type boxes and trays
Usually consist of only one piece of board, generally known as Die Cut Cases. The bottom of the box is hinged to form two or all side walls and the cover. Locking tabs, handles, display panels etc., can be incorporated in some designs.
Design
We have a full in-house design and sample making service. We use the latest CAD technology enabling us to design and pack your products from scratch or even re-design existing packs to save you time and money.
We are able to design new artwork, simply re-draw existing logos or scan almost any media to provide you with the finished result you want.
