Corrugated Technical Articles & Resources

Litho Lamination FAQ’s

   What is Litho Lamination?

   What benefits does Litho Lamination give my packaging?

   What thicknesses can I have?

   What sizes can I have?

   Do you control the production process?

   I don’t know what I want – Can Glampak help?

   Is your packaging environmentally friendly?

   Can Glampak design a box for me?

   Is there a charge for artwork?

   What kind of print can I have on my box?

   Can I have a printed sample?

   What are the costs of transport?

   What do I have to do to place an order?

 

 

  1. What is Litho Lamination?

Litho Lamination is a process that allows high quality Lithographic print to be supplied on a corrugated substrate.

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  1. What benefits does Litho Lamination give my packaging?

Litho Lamination allows you to combine all of the strength and protection of corrugated with the high quality print provided by the lithographic process. This can allow a significant reduction in packaging as it allows transit packaging to be used as retail packaging, removing the need for separate outer packaging.

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  1. What thicknesses can I have?

Glampak manufacture 3 profiles, Jacoflute (F) at  0.95mm, a very fine flute providing an excellent print surface, E Flute at 1.4mm, a fine flute used for smaller cartons offering excellent crush resistance and B Flute at 2.4mm, which offers excellent compression strength and crush resistance and is used for larger packs.

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  1. What sizes can I have?

For sheet the minimum is 400mm x 500mm to a maximum of 1600mm x 1600mm, and for finished boxes a minimum of 100mm x 100mm x 100mm to a maximum of 600mm x 600mm x 400mm depending on style.

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  1. Do you control the production process?

Glampak makes corrugated board for it’s own use and for the trade. Single faced, Double faced, B, E, and F flutes. We laminate, die cut and glue ourselves too, so we are in total control of all aspects of the process. We have strategic alliances with some of the most modern printers in the UK, so you can be sure that your print will be of the highest quality.

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  1. I don’t know what I want – Can Glampak help?

Yes, of course we can. We can offer a full design service along with samples, so if you are unsure how you would like to package your product please ask us.

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  1. Is your packaging environmentally friendly?

Yes. All of our packaging can be manufactured from 100% recycled material, and all waste generated by Glampak’s production process is recycled.

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  1. Can Glampak design a box for me?

Yes. Just give us a sample of what you would like to put in the box and we can design a pack for you.

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  1. Is there a charge for artwork?

No, we do not charge for artwork origination

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  1. What kind of print can I have on my box?

Anything from the most basic logo, to a near photographic reproduction. It is totally up to you.

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  1. Can I have a printed sample?

Yes, we can manufacture a representative printed mock up of your finished pack, but unfortunately have to charge £75 per item for this service.

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  1. What are the costs of transport?

For all orders over £400 in value, delivery is free.

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  1. What do I have to do to place an order?

Just call or e-mail us, or fill in the on-line contact form and we will guide you through the process.

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