CHIPBOARD BOX PACKAGING GLOSSARY

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aqueous coating: The protective coating applied to paper at the time of printing.

base: The receptacle lower or portion of a set-up box.

basis weight: The weight in pounds of a ream (500 sheets) of paper cut to a given standard size for that grade; e.g. 500 sheets 25 X 38 in. of 50 lb. text paper weighs fifty pounds.

boxboard: The material used for the super structure of rigid boxes. Usually made from recycled paper products. The recycled material is ground and combined with other materials in a mixer-beater to make pulp. The pulp is then spread on a special conveyor belt to remove excess water. Also known as chipboard or newsboard  

bundling: Wrapping a number of finished boxes together in paper, for purposes of shipping or storing.

caliper: The thickness of chipboard or newsboard, usually expressed in thousandths of an inch (mils) and written in decimals.

camera ready art: Original artwork which is ready for photography; or artwork prepared on computer with all necessary files copied onto a disk.

chipboard: The basic material used for the super structure of rigid boxes. Usually made from recycled paper. The recycled material is ground and combined with other materials in a mixer-beater to make pulp. The pulp is then spread on a special conveyor belt to remove excess water. Also known as newsboard or boxboard.

closing: Assembling the lid onto the base of the box.

coated paper: Paper with a surface coating that produces a smooth finish.

coating: The protective layer added to a printed sheet. These coatings can include aqueous, acrylic, nitro cellulose, peroxylin, u.v. coating or varnish.

corner cut: box that has the waste material from the scored board blank or wrap blank removed.

curl: The distortion of a sheet of paper due to differences in structure or coatings from one side to the other, or due to the absorption of moisture on an offset press.

cutscore: A sharp edged knife made to cut part way into the chipboard or paper to easily fold a box.

debossing: The depressing of chipboard or paper below its natural surface that will  create a textured design. Used frequently in conjunction with hot stamping.

die cutting: A process of using sharp steel to cut special shapes for chipboard boxes and inserts.

 dividers: Slotted or folded pieces of chipboard fitted together to form compartments and placed in a base without being attached to it. Used to isolate interior sections of a box.  Also called partitions.

dome cutting: The process similar to die cutting, but done after the box or tray is otherwise completed. Provides a cleaner finished look.

ease:  The support attached to a box or other item to keep it in an upright position. Normally used for displays.

embossed finish: Texture applied chipboard after the manufacturing of the sheet. Textures can be made resemble  leather, cloth, wood, etc.

embossing: A process in which paper is pressed between metal dies to create an image in relief.

film lamination: A thin layer of plastic applied to a sheet to protect the surface from stains and abrasion.

flap lid: A lid that has no sides or ends and is hinged to the box base. Also called a panel lid.

foil: A thin layer of metal applied to chipboard to make a metallic finish or to a mylar carrier for hot stamping.

folder: Made from group of two or more chipboard panels hinged together.

hinge: A method of attaching a lid to a base. Also refers to area that bends on a folder.

hot stamp: A printing method in which metalized or pigmented foils are applied to a sheet with a heated metal die or plate.Also known as hot leaf stamping.
 
insert: A construction that is placed or attached into a chipboard box to hold product in position. Usually made form  chipboard or other material such as foam or hard plastic. Also called a chipboard platform.

kraft: Paper or chipboard containing unbleached wood pulp (brown in color). Can be virgin kraft or recycled kraft.

lid support or ribbon stop: Tape or ribbon that is used to hold a hinged lid in position when box is open.
 
lifts: Pieces of ribbon, cloth, tape, or paper attached to trays for convenience in removing from base.

master carton: A carton that is used to pack and ship smaller cartons within.

matchbox: Chipboard box or chipboard tray which is inserted into a sleeve at the side or end, also referred to as a slide box.

matte finish: Dull paper finish without gloss or luster.

mechanical: Camera-ready paste-up of artwork. Includes text, photos, line art, etc., all on one piece of artboard.

mitre: Corner cutting as applied to wraps.

neck: A tray or collar inserted in a base to form a shoulder box, attached by adhesive, and extending above the base into the lid when box is closed.

nesting: Placing trays or covers of the same size or varying sizes within one another.

newsboard: The basic material used for the super structure of rigid boxes. Usually made from recycled paper. The recycled material is ground and combined with other materials in a mixer-beater to make pulp. The pulp is then spread on a special conveyor belt to remove excess water. Also known as chipboard or boxboard.

padded top: Tops covered with paper or cloth with one or more layers of wadding or other padding material underneath.

papers: Used as wraps in the manufacture of Set-Up or Rigid Boxes. They are available in numerous finishes, prints and patterns. Common types include: book, label, manila, kraft, UV or aqueous coatings, foils, brush finish, embossed, printed and drum or cast coated.

partitions:  Slotted or folded pieces of chipboard fitted together to form compartments and placed in a base without being attached to it. Used to isolate interior sections of a box. Also called dividers.

pasted board: Chipboards which have two or more lighter weight boards glued together to form a thicker sheet.

pulls: Metal handles or pieces of tape or ribbon attached to a tray to enable it to function as a drawer.
 
rigid box: A paper box of rigid construction that is "set-up" and ready to use. It is not folded. Will take up more storage space.

scoring: An impression, crease or shallow cut in a chipboard box blank to make it easier to bend or fold.

set-up box: A paper box of rigid construction that is "set-up" and ready to use. It is not folded. Will take up more storage space.

shoulder box: A chipboard box that's neck is inserted to allow the ends and sides of the base to form a shoulder for its lid to rest on.

skeleton: An unwrapped set up base or lid.

sleeve : Tube with both ends open. It could be plain or wrapped.

slide box: Chipboard box or chipboard tray which is inserted into a sleeve at the side or end, also referred to as a matchbox.

slipcase: A case into which a chipboard box, book or binder slides into, normally significantly deeper than it is wide.

spine: The back of a slipcase.

stained board: A board in which stain is applied to only one side of a chipboard side.

stay: Material used for reinforcing corners of a base, lid or tray.

stayed only: A base, lid or tray that is fuly formed and stayed but not overwrapped with paper or other box cover material.
 
telescope box: A chipboard box in which the sides and ends of the lid are cut the same depth as the sides and ends of the base and the lid fits completely over the base. Also known as a "full telescope". Thumbcuts are recommended unless it will be a loose fit.

thumbcuts or thumbholes: A semi-circular or other shape cut made in the sides or ends of a box, lid or tray to make it easier to remove a lid or contents from a base.

tight wrapping: The process of covering the base, lid or tray with paper. Done on a wrapping machine. Tight wrappping is usually in one piece and have one entire surface covered with adhesive.

tip: The rectangular wrap applied to finish wrapping a box or to cover the turn in of a folder.

tray: A chipboar receptacle with out a  lid. Usually designed to be fitted into a base.

turn in: The part of the wrap which ends up on the inside of the chipboard box.

turned edge: Folder, tray, or case on which the edges of the board are covered by the wrap vs. raw edge. Provides a cleaner, neater look.

u.v.: Ultraviolet: a clear protective coating which is cured by ultraviolet light.

varnish: Coating applied to give a smooth glossy or matte finish.

vat board: Chipboard with a layer of bleached (white) pulp added, also can be applied to both sides. 

windowing: Applying a plastic film to the back of a dome or die cut piece that provides a view of the product within the chipboard box.

wrap: The cover material glued to the chipboard base and/or lid of a set-up box. The wrap material may be paper, book cloth, bonded leather, plastic, vinyl, etc.