Specs
Corrugated Line specs
Setup notes and briefing numbers for Corrugated Line.
Board grade and print format
Corrugated Line Specs sets out the machine details that matter on corrugated work. Review the press build, sheet or board handling, print format, and support equipment needed for this packaging segment.
Corrugated work starts with flute profile, board caliper, and the maximum sheet size the line must carry. Print repeat, colour stations, drying method, and feeder stability all shape the press specification for transit cartons, shelf-ready packs, and heavy-duty outers. Plants in Gauteng, Durban, and the Cape often add site limits such as doorway width, extractor placement, and available power to the final machine brief.
Before sign-off, check how the line will handle warped sheets, board dust, and changeovers between short and long runs. Record anilox range, plate mounting method, print registration controls, and wash-up needs in one place for the operators. Those checks matter when corrugated jobs move from plain kraft to white-top board or coated liner.
What the spec sheet covers
Corrugated output on shift depends on feeder type, print width, board thickness range, drying or curing arrangement, slotting or die-cut options, and the support equipment around the press. Production, maintenance and procurement should all work from the same figures.
Compare Corrugated Line requirements with the rest of your packaging equipment before finalising plant layout. If your plant receives machinery through Durban Port or moves it inland by abnormal load, confirm machine dimensions, installed weight, and offloading access before submitting the contact form. Include the current board grades, top running speed, and any downstream folder-gluer or bundling connection in the enquiry.
- Board caliper range and flute type
- Maximum sheet size and feed method
- Anilox, plate, and drying details
Site conditions on corrugated plants
Export deadlines through OR Tambo, dispatch timing in industrial areas, older press rooms, and access around existing board lines all affect the specification. Site conditions differ widely between plants, so the machine layout, feeder access, and service clearances need to be checked against the way your corrugated work is actually produced. Where a plant runs multiple box styles, keep breakdown reports and current production targets separate from the broader equipment brief.
Coastal humidity can affect board flatness, while inland dryness may increase static and dust around the feed section. Power quality influences start-up planning, drive protection, and how ancillary systems are specified. Water-based ink handling, effluent practice, and wash-up storage also need attention where municipal and site rules differ.
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Information to gather before enquiry
Prepare the board specification, required print area, colour count, and expected output per hour before requesting a machine match. Add photos of the press bay, loading access, and the current carton style if the job replaces older equipment.
List any inline processes such as slotting, die-cutting, bundling, or stacker requirements with the same job notes. Where the plant runs both local distribution cartons and export packs, mention the different board combinations and finish standards so the specification reflects actual production.
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