Canning and Fish Packaging Technology

Unit 13 - Paper and Board

13.1.5.2.4.Selection criteria of corrugated fibre board containers

• Nature of the contents
• Weight of the contents
• Volume of contents
• Mode of transport
• Stack height in warehouse and also in transport vehicles.
• Duration of stacking
• Environmental conditions during storage and transport.
• Handling conditions during distribution
• Special requirement (inspection, ventilation and hand holes)
• Pallet or container size.
• Cost and availability.