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CORRUGATED SINGLE FACER SHEET ( B FLUTE )
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CORRUGATED SINGLE FACER SHEET ( B FLUTE )
Corrugated single facer sheet (B flute) is a flat, pre-cut or continuously sheeted panel of single-face corrugated board consisting of a fluted corrugated medium bonded to a single flat kraft or test liner on one side, with the open fluted profile exposed on the reverse. Unlike the roll format, the sheet form provides a rigid, ready-to-use flat panel that requires no cutting or unrolling — ideal for applications where consistent, uniform sheet sizes are needed for interleaving, layer padding, carton lining, tray forming, and product separation in high-volume packing and manufacturing operations. The B flute profile delivers a fine, closely spaced corrugation that provides exceptional crush resistance, surface flatness, and stacking strength in a relatively thin board profile.
B Flute Profile Specifications
| Property | B Flute Value |
|---|---|
| Flute height | 2.4 – 3.0 mm |
| Flute pitch (flutes per metre) | 150 – 185 flutes per metre |
| Flutes per linear foot | 47 – 50 flutes per foot |
| Single face thickness | 3.0 – 3.5 mm |
| Liner weight | 100 – 200 gsm |
| Fluting medium weight | 90 – 150 gsm |
Technical Specifications — Single Facer Sheet
| Property | Typical Value |
|---|---|
| Standard sheet sizes | 600×900 mm, 800×1200 mm, 1000×1200 mm, 1200×1800 mm |
| Custom sheet sizes | Available to any dimension on request |
| Board thickness | 3.0 – 3.5 mm |
| Liner weight | 100 – 200 gsm |
Standard Sheet Sizes
| Sheet Size | Common Application |
|---|---|
| 600 × 900 mm | Small product interleaving, carton base pads |
| 800 × 1,000 mm | Medium carton lining, tile and glass interleaving |
| 800 × 1,200 mm | General-purpose pallet layer pads, product separation |
| 1,000 × 1,200 mm | Standard pallet layer pads, large product interleaving |
| 1,200 × 1,600 mm | Large pallet coverage, furniture and panel protection |
| 1,200 × 1,800 mm | Full pallet layer pads, maximum coverage interleaving |
| Custom sizes | Any dimension available — supply sheet dimensions on request |
Key Characteristics
- Construction: Single face — one flat liner bonded to one corrugated fluted medium
- Flute profile: B flute — fine, closely spaced corrugation pattern
- Liner material: Kraft paper or test liner (recycled kraft)
- Fluting medium: Semi-chemical or recycled fluting paper
- Adhesive: Starch-based adhesive bonding liner to flute tips
- Surface: Smooth flat liner one side; exposed open flute profile opposite side
- Color: Natural brown kraft (standard); white top liner available
- Format: Pre-cut flat sheets in standard or custom dimensions
Why B Flute
B flute is selected over other flute profiles for specific performance advantages:
| Advantage | Detail |
|---|---|
| Crush resistance | Closely spaced flutes provide excellent resistance to flat crush and point loads |
| Surface smoothness | Finer flute profile creates a flatter, smoother outer surface — ideal for printing |
| Thinner profile | Thinner than A or C flute — reduces packaging volume and storage space |
| Stacking strength | High column crush strength supports stacked loads on pallet |
| Die-cutting performance | Fine flute cuts cleanly and precisely with minimal fibre tearing |
| Tighter wrapping radius | Can wrap around smaller diameter products without cracking or delaminating |
| Tin can and glass | Ideal profile for wrapping canned goods, bottles, and glass containers |
Key Performance Properties
- Excellent crush resistance — B flute closely spaced corrugations resist point loads and compression forces across the sheet surface
- Rigid flat panel — sheet format provides immediate flat, stable platform for interleaving and layer separation
- Consistent sheet dimensions — pre-cut format ensures uniform sizing for automated and manual packing lines
- Superior surface flatness — fine B flute profile creates a smoother, flatter liner surface than coarser flutes
- Stacking strength — provides structural rigidity between pallet layers distributing load evenly
- Surface protection — smooth kraft liner prevents scratching, marking, and abrasion of product surfaces
- Moisture buffering — paper construction absorbs minor humidity fluctuations
- Printable liner surface — accepts flexographic and inkjet printing for branding and handling instructions
- Easy handling — flat sheet format quick to pick, place, and position without unrolling or cutting
- Biodegradable and recyclable — fully paper-based; recyclable with cardboard and paper waste streams
- Lightweight — adds minimal weight to pallet loads reducing freight costs
Common Applications
| Industry | Application |
|---|---|
| Warehousing & Logistics | Pallet layer pads separating product tiers on pallets during storage and transit |
| Glass & Ceramics | Interleaving between glass sheets, tiles, ceramic ware, and tableware |
| Food & Beverage | Layer separation in trays and cartons; base pads under glass bottles and cans |
| Electronics | Interleaving between screens, panels, and electronic assemblies |
| Automotive | Separating pressed metal panels, painted components, and machined parts |
| Retail & E-commerce | Carton base and top pads, product cushioning, box insert layers |
| Furniture & Homewares | Protecting polished surfaces, glass panels, mirrors, and tabletops |
| Pharmaceutical | Layer separation in bulk packaging, glass vial interleaving |
| Printing & Publishing | Protecting printed sheets, books, and publications between layers |
| Stone & Marble | Heavy-duty interleaving between stone slabs and polished marble panels |
Single Facer Sheet vs. Single Facer Roll
| Feature | Single Facer Sheet | Single Facer Roll |
|---|---|---|
| Format | Pre-cut flat panels | Continuous roll |
| Flexibility | Rigid flat panel | Flexible — cuts to any length |
| Application speed | Fast — no cutting required | Requires cutting to length |
| Consistency | Uniform sheet dimensions | Variable cut length |
| Storage | Flat stacked — pallet storage | Upright roll storage |
| Wastage | Minimal — sized to application | Minimal — cut to exact need |
| Wrapping ability | ❌ Rigid — cannot wrap | ✅ Wraps around products |
| Best for | Interleaving, layer pads, lining | Wrapping, cushioning, void fill |
Environmental & Sustainability Profile
| Attribute | Status |
|---|---|
| Recyclable | ✅ Yes — fully recyclable with corrugated cardboard waste stream |
| Biodegradable | ✅ Yes — entirely paper-based construction |
| Compostable | ✅ Yes — untreated grades |
| Recycled content | ✅ Available — test liner and recycled fluting grades |
| FSC-certified grades | ✅ Available on request |
| Plastic-free | ✅ Yes — no plastic components |
| Carbon footprint | Lower than plastic foam and bubble wrap alternatives |
| End of life | Recyclable kerbside with cardboard and paper |