A carton is the name of containers made from paperboard or cardboard. A carton can be used to package goods, and comes in many different shapes and sizes. If you use the right size cartons, you can move safely. Most cartons come in shapes and sizes that are suited for packaging and storing household articles.
Using new, high-quality packing materials specifically designed for moving can aid in getting the items to their destination damage-free. In the process of moving there are many details you have to be aware of. Principal among them are the uses and types of cartons and the role they play in packing.
Moving cartons or boxes are mostly made from corrugated cardboard. The box strengths are determined by whether they are triple, double or single strength levels. The higher the level, the more durable the moving cartons/boxes.
Some of the different types of cartons are as listed below:
Dish pack carton - It is also referred to as the China Barrel. These are strong, double-walled corrugated cartons that can be used to safely move all breakable items like china, dishes, platters, crystal, glassware, etc. In these cartons, partitions can also be used for giving a little extra protection.
Book carton - A book carton is a small and easy to handle carton. It is specifically designed for heavy items like books, CDs, etc. The size of the book carton is about 1.5 cu. ft.
Medium carton - The medium carton is used for packaging pots, pans, toys, food cans, jars and small appliances. The size of a moving box carton is approximately 3 cu. ft.
