To apply knowledge and understanding of the advantages, disadvantages and applications of the following materials, in order to be able to discriminate between them and select appropriately.

To apply knowledge and understanding of the advantages, disadvantages and applications of the following materials, in order to be able to discriminate between them and select appropriately.

Laminated board consisting of a layer of foil (usually aluminium) and a layer of board

Folding boxboard

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Corrugated board

Advantages

Uses
Protective packaging (electronics/glass)

Impact resistant

Inexpensive

Recyclable

Available in different thicknesses

Strong and lightweight (Strength to weight ratio)

Solid White board

Advantages

Uses

Book covers

Food, cosmetic packaging

Strong

Rigid

Excellent printing surface

Disadvantage
Can be expensive

Foil Lined board 1000–3000 microns

Uses
Pre-packed food, cosmetic packaging

Laminated board consisting of a layer of foil (usually aluminium) and a layer of board

Disadvantage
Can be expensive

Two or more layers of fluted paper sandwiched between two paper liners

Disadvantages

Brown finish doesn't show quality

Not water resistant

Can deform under pressure

Stiff layers consisting of: A printable bleached virgin pulp surface. Unbleached yellowish centre layers. A bleached inside layer

Strong, rigid board made form pure bleached wood pulp

Advantages

Strong

Barrier against moisture

Does not react with food

Excellent visual impact

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Disadvantages
Lower strength than other boards

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Prints well

Excellent for scoring and bending without splitting

Uses
Cereal boxes, food and medicine packaging, cartons

Advantages

Inexpensive