POUND (#) TEST VS ECT (EDGE CRUSH TEST): * Overall stronger/thicker box. * Greater stacking strength. * 50% more side wall bursting strength. * Pound test refers to bursting strength. * ECT refers to stacking strength.Closest equivalents: * 32 ECT - 200# test. * 42 ECT - 200# test DW. * 44 ECT - 275# test. * 48 ECT - 275# test DW. * 51 ECT - 350# test. * 82 ECT - 350# test DW.BOX STRENGTH GUIDELINES: (Maximum weight per box) FIBER BOX UPS HANDBOOK GUIDELINES200# Single Wall 65 lbs 40 lbs275# Single Wall 95 lbs 65 lbs350# Single Wall 120 lbs 80 lbs200# Double Wall 80 lbs 60 lbs275# Double Wall 100 lbs 80 lbs350# Double Wall 120 lbs 100 lbsGENERAL BOX SPECIFICATIONS AND REGULATIONS: * All boxes open along the length (first dimension). * Seams are glued. * Recycled material: Liner: 42lb paper, 20-30% recycled material C flute medium 26 lb paper, 100% recycled materialFLUTE: * Definition: Wave shapes pressed into the middle of the corrugated wall of the box. Most of Uline boxes are C-flute. * Approximate thickness: A flute 3/16" C flute 5/32" B flute 1/8" E flute 1/16"
SPECIFICATIONS: * Meets ASTM D3951