Glacier Pac - FAQ

We can print logos and product information directly on the carton.

Artwork is preferred, but we have a team of artists that can help you create your own custom artwork.

Tooling commonly is understood to be cutting dies or printing plates required to customize a corrugated container, display or die cut for an end user.

Standard rsc corrugated containers do not require tooling.

Yes. We have stock tooling for standard size vent/hand holes. Some sizes or styles may require a full cutting die at a one time cost to you.

To ensure quality we prefer a separate set of plates for each box size, especially if the printing varies. Where possible we will optimize their use.

Redesigning and reevaluating the customers needs is a priority for us. Changes from the current carton design may improve performance. The use of high performance packaging will result in increased stacking strength and potentially lower costs.

Yes, corrugated fiberboard is more likely to be recycled than any other paper product. Please check out www.corrugatedrecycles.org for more info.

ECT, or Edge Crush Test, is a measurement performed to predict the vertical strength of corrugated board. The test determines the resistance to compression of the flutes in pounds per square inch.

A BMC is a box manufactures certificate. You will usually find it on a bottom flap of the box. The BMC states the name and location of the manufacturer, the minimum material specification being certified, and the gross weight and size limits.

No, gel ice is non-toxic, but are not meant for human or pet consumption.

If your billing and shipping addresses are different, we’ll need to spend a little more time processing your order. This is for your protection as well as ours.

Nothing, the gel is non-toxic.

32 degrees.

There are too many variables to determine an exact length of time.

It depends on the item you want to ship. If the item needs to stay chilled or frozen, you will need to incorporate gel ice in your packaging. Contact a customer service rep to help you determine if you need gel ice.

That would depend on what is being shipped, how much of the item is being shipped, and where the item is coming from and going to. We cannot guarantee that the amount of gel ice used will be sufficient because of the many variables that may affect tEPS erature but your sales rep can recommend how many to use.

Yes, over and over as long as the pack is not punctured or damaged in any way.

Yes, they are environmentally friendly and can be thrown in the trash.