MEMBER'S QUESTION;

I noticed your question & answer section on the AICC website and I was hoping you couldhelp me.  I’m trying to learn as much as I can about box strength for shipping purposes. I work for a global snowboard company and I’m trying to figure out shipping specifications that we can send to our shipping partners around the world.

We’re using large coffin boxes to ship the snowboards. The boxes have a top and a bottom that measure below:

Tele Top- 66-1/2 x 40 x 12 ECT 86 Kraft
Tele Bottom- 66-1/2 x 40 x 12 ECT 86 Kraft

I’m trying to figure out how much weight is ok in each box, as well as how much weight can be stacked on top. I’ve seen the charts for ECT and Burst Testing, but I’m not sure if I’m reading them correctly. I was hoping you could help.

I appreciate your time.

ASK!RALPH RESPONDS:

One of the critical elements in determining compression is flexural stiffness which
is best predicted by the caliper of the combined board.  Can you provide me with the board combinations, flutes and final caliper of the construction.  Thank you.  You can have your provider/member contact me directly.

MEMBER'S UPDATE MORE INFORMATION:

I appreciate your help. Here’s the additional information I was able to find
about the Board Coffin Box that we use to ship our Snowboards.