The document discusses the manufacturing process of corrugated cardboard. It describes how corrugated cardboard is made from kraft paper and fluting. It discusses the types of flutes used and lists some key properties like strength and recyclability. The production process involves pulping wood or recycled material, fluting, box production, storage and distribution. Key equipment in the process is the corrugator. Examples of corrugated cardboard manufacturers in Malaysia are also provided.

1. The National University of Malaysia
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM)
Faculty of Engineering & Built Environment
Department of Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering
Prepared by:
Siti Farhana Binti Fairuz

2. CORRUGATED CARDBOARD
Prepared by Siti Farhana binti Fairuz
MANUFACTURING PROCESSES
KKKM2833 SESSION 2019/2020

3. Source:
https://www.packaginginnovati
on.com/packaging-
materials/cardboard-packaging-
2/3-benefits-corrugated-
cardboard-packaging/
[3 benefits of corrugated
cardboard packaging, The Esko
Blog]
● Corrugated cardboard is made from arched paper known as ‘fluting’.

4. Source:
https://www.pgpaper.com/kraft-paper/
[Kraft Paper Supplier, PG Paper Company Ltd.]
● Produced using a chemical conversion of
wood into wood pulp and separating the
lignin and cellulose fibres.
● Celadon uses technology to upcycle mixed
paper and old corrugated cardboard into
recycled pulp sheets and reusable paper.
Source:
https://www.packaging-gateway.com/news/kdc-celadon-cardboard-waste/
[KDC and Celadon partner to reduce cardboard waste in North America]

5. What are the flute types used in the construction of
corrugated boxes?
Source:
http://www.corrugated-box-machine-
china.top/specifications-and-flute-types-of-
corrugated-box.html
[Specifications and Flute Types of Corrugated Box]

6. Materials and
Physical Properties
● Light.
● High compressive strength,
resiliency, and shock
resistance.
● Convenient to store.
● Attractive design.
● Water resistant.
● Easy to fabricate.
● Reusable.
CORRUGATED BOARD
Source:
https://www.slideshare.net/aniketkulkarni562/corrugated-
box-pratik-pourkar
[Corrugated Box Pratik Pourkar by Aniket Kulkarni]

7. Applications of Cardboard Box
● Cat scratcher cardboard ● Sculpture made from cardboard from CGP Art
Lesson blog.

8. Manufacturing Processes
Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HL2yvqSk8Ww
[How It’s Made - Cardboard Box by International Plastics.]
1. Paper sourced from tree / recycled
content.
2. Pulping.
3. Fluting.
4. Production.
5. Storage and distribution.
6. Box delivered to customers.

9. The Corrugator
Source:
https://www.fefco.org/technical-information/production-process
[The Corrugator, FEFCO Corrugated Packaging]

10. Examples of Manufacturing
Company in Malaysia

15. References
● Jake Kirl. (2014, August 07). How Is A Cardboard Box Made?
https://www.kitepackaging.co.uk/blog/how-is-a-cardboard-box-made/
● Aniket Kulkarni. (2015, April 21). Advantages of Corrugated Box. Corrugated Box Pratik Pourkar.
https://www.slideshare.net/aniketkulkarni562/corrugated-box-pratik-pourkar
● Anon. What Are The Flute Types Used In The Construction Of Corrugated Boxes? Specifications
And Flute Types Of Corrugated Box. Hebei Shengli Carton Equipment Manufacturing Co. Ltd.
http://www.corrugated-box-machine-china.top/specifications-and-flute-types-of-corrugated-
box.html
● Anon. (2014, March 07). Benefits of Corrugated Cardboard Packaging. The Esko Blog.
https://www.packaginginnovation.com/packaging-materials/cardboard-packaging-2/3-benefits-
corrugated-cardboard-packaging/
● Anon. Kraft Paper Production. Kraft Paper Supplier. PG Paper Company Ltd.
https://www.pgpaper.com/kraft-paper/

16. References
● Anon. (2019, December 03). KDC And Celadon Partner To Reduce Cardboard Waste In North
America.
https://www.packaging-gateway.com/news/kdc-celadon-cardboard-waste/
● Anon. The Corrugator. Production Process. FEFCO Corrugated Packaging.
https://www.fefco.org/technical-information/production-process
● Finepac Industries SDN. BHD.
http://www.finepac.com.my/
● Box-Pak (Malaysia) BHD.
https://www.boxpak.com.my/