The sixth edition of this popular manual provides a basis for common knowledge of terms, definitions, and methods of correction of corrugated operational defects. It illustrates and provides causes and remedies for hundreds of defects affecting corrugated boxes. The manual is organized in four parts — corrugating problems, printing problems, die cutting problems, and finishing and manufacturer's joint problems. Also available in full-color searchable CD-ROM format; please call, fax, or email.

From the Foreword: “The dissemination of knowledge of this type should expedite the teaching of all personnel and permit a faster improvement in new techniques. However, it must be understood that the information given in this manual is only a starting point for the attainment of [these] objectives...It must not be considered at this point to be a source of all the answers to corrugated container manufacturing problems. It is the nucleus for this source which we hope will be attained in the future...”

Target Audience: All manufacturing, quality, and process control employees working in the corrugating industry; also students of paper science and packaging and converting technology.

Brief Table of Contents:

Corrugating Problems:

Singlefacer and Doublefacer Defects

Fingerless Singlefacer Defects

Splicer Defects

Corrugating Roll Defects

Visual Glue Line References

Printing Problems:

Printing Defects

Sample Anilox Rolls

Die Cutting Problems:

Finishing and Manufacturer's Joint Problems:

Feed Section Problems

Slotting Section Problems

Folding Section Problems

Counter Ejector Section Problems

Glue Lap Problems

Stitching Problems

Taping Problems

Common Curtain Coating Problems