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Box compression test (BCT)
BCT is the load a box can bear before it buckles. It is the most useful single number for how high boxes can be stacked.
Burst factor (BF)
Burst factor is the bursting strength of paper divided by its grammage. It lets buyers compare the strength of grades of
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Caliper (thickness)
Caliper is the thickness of a sheet of paper or board, usually in microns. It matters for stiffness and for how board ru
Cobb value
The Cobb value is the mass of water a known area of paper absorbs in a set time, in grams per square metre. Lower means
Core inner diameter (ID)
The inner diameter of a paper core or tube, which must match the shaft or chuck it runs on.
Corrugated board and ply
Corrugated board is made of flat liners glued to wavy flutes. "Ply" counts the layers: 3-ply has two liners and one flut
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De-inking
De-inking is the removal of printing ink from recovered paper fibre, used for lighter recycled grades.
Duplex board
Duplex board is a multi-layer recycled board with a lighter top layer that takes print, used mainly for folding cartons.
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Home composting
Home composting is breaking down organic material in a garden or household compost bin, at lower and less controlled tem
Hydro-pulper
A hydro-pulper is the large tank where recovered paper is mixed with water and broken down into fibre by a rotor.
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Kraft liner
Kraft liner is the strong board used for the flat outer and inner faces of corrugated board.
Kraft paper
Kraft paper is a strong, usually brown paper used for packaging, sacks, tubes and corrugated board. Recycled kraft is ma
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Moisture content
Moisture content is the percentage of water in paper or board by weight. It affects stiffness, cracking at creases and w
Moulded pulp
Moulded pulp is fibre formed in a mould into trays, inserts and containers.
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Recycled paper mill: pulper to reel
Questions
Questions buyers ask
What is the glossary for?
Plain explanations of the paper, packaging and procurement terms buyers meet when they specify products.
Can I suggest a term?
Yes. Send it through the contact form.
What does Bollant Industries make?
Recycled paper and board, industrial paper products such as cores and cones, corrugated and printed packaging, paper tableware, areca and sal leaf tableware, inks, adhesives and laminating films, and a small home and professional care range.
Where is Bollant Industries based?
The head office is in Somajiguda, Hyderabad, and the manufacturing units are in Telangana and Karnataka.
How do I request a quotation?
Use the request-a-quote form. Choose the enquiry type, the product and your market, then describe the requirement. Only the essential fields are required.
Can I get specifications or test reports before ordering?
Yes. Use the documentation request on any product page. Documents are issued for the exact grade or format you are buying.
Is there a minimum order quantity?
Minimum quantities depend on the product and format, and are confirmed at quotation.
Can I get a sample?
Samples can be arranged for live enquiries. Mention the product and format you want to test when you request a quote.