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Determining Box Compression Strength

Determining Box Compression Strength

Determining Box Compression Strength The Mullen, or burst test, was the original test method used to determine box compression strength. Mullen measures the force required to puncture the side wall of the box. Although this test is good for determining how the box...
Is it Time to Change Your Corrugated Vendor?

Is it Time to Change Your Corrugated Vendor?

Is it Time to Change Your Corrugated Vendor? Once you choose a corrugated vendor it’s easy to become complacent and stick with them unless you have critical issues that force you to take action. However, if your vendor isn’t regularly collaborating with you to make...
Proper Pallet Stacking Protects Box Contents

Proper Pallet Stacking Protects Box Contents

Proper Pallet Stacking Protects Box Contents Getting your products from the factory to the end user undamaged is a top priority. Damage during shipping isn’t uncommon but can be minimized by ensuring your corrugated boxes are stacked correctly on each pallet. Column...
Corrugated Storage Practices Matter

Corrugated Storage Practices Matter

Corrugated Storage Practices Matter Are Your Storage Practices Putting Your Corrugated Boxes at Risk for Failure? If you are like many manufacturers, you keep stacks of folded corrugated boxes in your warehouse and pull them as needed to ship product. Some boxes may...
The Quality of Your Corrugated Box Matters

The Quality of Your Corrugated Box Matters

The Quality of Your Corrugated Box Matters For over 50 years, Akers has focused on manufacturing the highest quality corrugated packaging possible. Quality is the foundation for everything we do, from the material that we purchase, the equipment we source and invest...