D Flute
Acme Corrugated first introduced Lightweight D Flute in 2013, brand new to the U.S. market.
New for 2016, Acme is excited to announce High Performance D Flute, the latest addition to our array of unique packaging products.
High Performance D Flute is a natural complement to our highly successful Lightweight D Flute, offering additional sturdiness, stacking strength, and an even smoother printing surface.
Microflute Profile
D Flute is classified as a micro-flute, but nearly 50% thicker than E Flute and roughly 30% thinner than B Flute. More flutes per inch allow for increases in both ECT and Flat Crush when compared to larger flute profiles, using the same papers.
Advantages When Choosing Lightweight D Flute:
- Superior printing surface, suitable for detailed graphics and rich colors.
- Space savings in warehouse and staging areas, when compared to B Flute or C Flute.
- Reduced handling time due to increased number of pieces per pallet/unit.
- Resists crush due to larger number of flutes per inch.
- Scores fold precisely due to thinner board, with less resistance than experienced with more conventional B and C Flute boxes. Boxes stay flatter when stacked.
- Compatible with most automated packing equipment.
- Available in both Kraft and White.
Advantages When Choosing High Performance D Flute:
- Superior printing surface, suitable for detailed graphics and rich colors.
- Space savings in warehouse and staging areas, when compared to B Flute or C Flute.
- Reduced handling time due to increased number of pieces per pallet/unit.
- Resists crush due to larger number of flutes per inch.
- Scores fold precisely due to thinner board, with less resistance than experienced with more conventional B and C Flute boxes. Boxes stay flatter when stacked.
- Compatible with most automated packing equipment.
- Available in both Kraft and White.
Plus…
- Increased stacking strength.
- Smoother printing surface due to heavier outside liner.
- More durable to sustain rougher handling.
D Flute | B Flute | C Flute | |
Caliper/Thickness (inches) | 0.085 | 0.112 | 0.155 |
Flutes per inch | 5.24 | 3.83 | 3.06 |
Sheets per inch | 11.76 | 8.93 | 6.45 |
Sheets per 12″ stack | 141 | 107 | 77 |
Sheets per 48″ stack | 565 | 429 | 310 |
Additional product over C | 82.3% | 39.0% | |
Additional product over B | 31.7% |