At West Rand Box, we make high-quality corrugated boxes built for real-world use. From everyday RSC boxes to self-locking, telescope, and tray designs, our packaging is strong, practical, and tailored to your needs. Reliable, custom solutions that get the job done—every time.

A stereo is a printing plate used in the flexographic printing process. It is created from the approved artwork and transfers the design onto the corrugated box during printing. Each design requires its own stereo, but it can be reused for repeat orders unless the artwork changes.

Artwork refers to the graphic design used for printing on a custom box, created using a dieline template on a separate layer. Artwork is usually supplied in PDF format and is used to prepare the stereo for printing.

A die (often called a steel-rule die) is a custom cutting tool that works like a cookie cutter, cutting, creasing, and scoring cardboard into specific box shapes. Dies are essential for precise, custom packaging.

Components:

• Die Board: Thick wood base.
• Steel Rule Blades: Cut and crease the cardboard.
• Foam/Rubber Strips: Push the cardboard out after cutting.

Types of Die-Cutting:

• Flatbed: Best for thick corrugated material and detailed shapes.
• Rotary: High-speed, high-volume production.

What Dies Make:

Mailer boxes, tuck-end boxes, custom inserts, handles, and windows.

Process:

A digital dieline is created first, then the steel-rule die is manufactured. The die is used to cut and crease the cardboard, preparing it for printing and finishing.

Flute refers to the wavy layer of paperboard between two linerboards that gives corrugated board its strength, durability, and cushioning ability.

Common flute profiles include:

• B-Flute – Around 2.8 mm thick, providing good stacking strength. Often used for food, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals.
• C-Flute – About 4 mm thick and the most commonly used flute profile, balancing cushioning and stacking strength.
• D-Flute – Approximately 2 mm thick, offering a balance between strength and a smoother surface, often used where improved print quality is required.
• E-Flute – Approximately 1.6 mm thick, offering a smooth surface for high-quality printing and retail packaging.
• EB-Flute – Approximately 4–5.5 mm thick, combining E-flute and B-flute in a double wall. Offers excellent strength, stability, and puncture resistance, with a smooth outer surface suitable for high-quality printing.
• BE-Flute – Approximately 4–5.5 mm thick, combining B-flute and E-flute in a double wall. Provides enhanced stacking strength and durability, making it ideal for heavier-duty transit packaging.

Choosing the correct flute profile is essential for selecting the right strength and performance for your packaging needs.

Typically, packaging lead time refers to the time it takes for the manufacturer to produce your packaging. However, there are several other components that contribute to the total lead time — from the moment you realise you need packaging to when your customers actually receive it.

Manufacturing lead times generally start once:

• The packaging design is finalised and signed off.
• Payment is arranged: Cash on order (full payment required before production) or, for a 30-day account, a P.O. and an approved credit account.

Please note: Lead times vary per project and typically range from 10 to 21 working days, depending on complexity and quantity.

Yes. Delivery is an important part of our service and is discussed during the quotation process to ensure reliable and efficient distribution. We deliver throughout Gauteng and neighbouring regions. Our team will gladly assist with delivery arrangements based on your requirements.

West Rand Box operates from Pretoria, Gauteng, supplying corrugated packaging solutions to businesses across Gauteng and surrounding regions.

Minimum order quantities help ensure:

• Cost-efficiency – allowing us to keep production costs low and pricing competitive
• Quality consistency – maintaining high manufacturing standards for every order
• Efficient production scheduling – enabling reliable and timely delivery

You can use our Box MOQ Calculator above to get an estimated minimum order quantity based on your box dimensions.

To prepare an accurate quotation, we typically require:

• Box dimensions (length × width × height)
• Board type or required strength
• Printing requirements
• Estimated order quantity
• Intended product or application
• Your location