Cardboard sheets

What is a corrugated cardboard sheet?

These plain cardboard sheets feature a single layer of R-flute corrugated board that is approximately 2.3 to 3mm thick depending on the other dimensions. The corrugated construction provides cushioning and shock absorption available in a range of different widths and lengths to tailor to your specific products. These flat sheets take up minimal warehouse space while being a versatile resource for a range of protective and stabilising applications.

The diagram below refers to the table dimensions, where length (A) is the first measurement shown and width (B) is the second:

What can a cardboard sheet be used for?

These protective pads have a wealth of uses, enhanced by the wide selection of sizes supplied by Kite. The A4 to A3 sizes are commonly used as dividers to reinforce canvases, documents, frames or an assortment of other items requiring extra protection to the flat surfaces. Items including clothing and textiles, for example, shirts, sheets and bedding, can also use cardboard to maintain the presentation of a product within its packaging. These layer pads can also be beneficial for stacking these types of products within a store room or warehouse, levelling the surface to reduce the chance of the goods toppling.

Round Corner Layer Pads

Round corner layer pads are perfect for protecting palletised goods. They do this by separating and cushioning layers of products to prevent slippage or damage during handling, storage and transit.

Layer pads are thin sheets of heavy-duty paperboard, corrugated fibreboard or plastic. Our layer pads are made using 125gsm test paper meaning they are lightweight and do not add to the overall weight of a shipment. Test paper is made from recycled material, making these layer pads a sustainable choice that supports a circular economy. These layer pads feature R flute corrugation, where the flutes are smaller and closer together in comparison to the commonly used B flute. R fluting maximises board strength, providing excellent resistance to crushing. This is particularly useful in layer pads as they are often used for transporting fast moving consumer goods like bottles and cans.

Rounded layer pads make it easier to wrap palletised loads as there are no sharp corners to tear through pallet wrap. They also protect against strapping and forklift damage.

We stock Half Europa layer pads, Europa layer pads and container layer pads with rounded corners.

What is the difference between a slip sheet and a layer pad?

Slip sheet and layer pad are often used interchangeably to refer to the same thing. Generally speaking, both terms refer to paperboard, cardboard or plastic sheets that separate layers or stacks of goods on a pallet.

The largest pallet sizes are useful for stabilising and helping loads to be more sturdy. The puncture resistance holds the shape of the R-flute but, conversely, can be cut easily with a Stanley knife to achieve the precise measurements you may require. The sheets are compressed to create strong forces and the outer Kraft paper is reinforced to aid in the structure.

In the box, protective sheets can separate layers of products to prevent them knocking together or enable stacking to get more items in a single box. The single layer of corrugation makes the sheets flexible enough to fold over edges and corners to add shielding to these vulnerable areas. This is especially useful when strapping or pallet wrap is to go over the load.

Is a cardboard sheet environmentally friendly?

Yes, the recycling rate for cardboard is high as it can be recycled multiple times, reducing the need for virgin materials. Corrugated sheets are also biodegradable, breaking down into natural compounds that do not harm the environment. 

What is double walled cardboard?

Our double walled cardboard sheets are comprised of two BC fluted layers that create a durable 5mm thick cushion. These corrugated sheets offer twice the standard of shock absorption compared to the single wall version, making them an excellent choice for higher value or more fragile items that require extra protection. We stock them in an array of popular sizes, all of which can be customised to your exact requirements by simply cutting with a Stanley knife or similar.

Why use double corrugated cardboard sheets?

These reinforced versions of our cardboard sheets are ideal for creating strong divisions inside a carton or stacking loads in a pallet or storage. Layering pads are effective for separating and protecting fragile products from crushing and damaging each other within a box. Stacked loads can be made safer with a greater capacity by stabilising with separating layers of sturdy double walled cardboard sheets. Naturally, larger weights can be more capably reinforced with these thicker layering pads, making them the superior option for industrial purposes.

A further use of this high quality packaging is the ability to cut the pieces down to size in order to craft a large custom-sized box for any items that exceed the dimensions of standard boxes. Use in conjunction with our strong paper tapes for a fully plastic-free and sustainable packing solution that will dependably transport your goods wherever they need to be shipped to.

These cardboard dividers are widely recyclable and a great plastic-free option for layering protection. The Kraft outer further aids the sustainability of the product through the manufacturing process that omits the excessive bleaching common with other paper production methods and recovers all the by-products for reuse. Overall, these corrugated pads are low-cost and very low-impact on the environment while providing powerful protection for shipping and packing.