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GCSE Design and Technology · key term
A board made from a fluted paper layer attached to flat paper liners on one or both sides, used for protective packaging and insulation.
Used by Edexcel
Specification 1.9.2, 3.2.2 · Paper 1
Revise: Types of BoardCorrugated board contains wave-shaped, or fluted, paper attached to flat paper liners on one or both sides. A typical packaging board is approximately 1500 μm thick, but thickness varies with its construction.
Board with a fluted paper layer between liner layers, providing a lightweight structure with stiffness and cushioning.
Justify a material choice by linking a property to the product: corrugated board absorbs impacts, helping protect the contents during transport.
Distinguish folding boxboard’s flat pulp layers from corrugated board’s fluted layer.
Justify a choice by linking a named property to a packaging requirement: corrugated board's fluted layer cushions knocks, helping to protect a product during delivery.
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