Material guide
Corrugated board -
Corrugated board -
clean cuts, strong creases,
consistent results
Corrugated board is one of the most widely used packaging materials – and one of the most demanding to cut and crease digitally. Variable flute types, board grades, and moisture content all affect how the material behaves under the tool. The right setup makes the difference between production-ready output and waste.
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Working with corrugated board
What makes corrugated board difficult to process?
Corrugated board is not a uniform material. Every board grade, flute size, and liner quality behaves differently under the tool – and the margin for error is narrow when throughput is high.
01
Crushed flutes
Too much down pressure or the wrong tool geometry collapses the internal flute structure, weakening the board and creating visible surface damage.
02
Liner cracking
Incorrect crease depth or width cracks the outer liner, particularly on recycled content board where fibre flexibility is lower.
03
Inconsistent thickness
Flute type, board grade, and moisture content all affect actual material height – requiring adaptive tool settings to maintain cut quality across a batch.
04
Variable board quality
Recycled fibre content and moisture variation between board grades means the same tool setting rarely produces the same result across all suppliers.
05
Speed vs. finish quality
Pushing speed without the right tooling causes edge tearing and liner separation. The challenge is maintaining clean results at high throughput rates.
06
Heavy grades and double-wall
Double and triple wall board requires substantially higher crease force and more robust tooling – standard setups are not sufficient.
Best-fit machines
Which Kongsberg table fits your corrugated production?
The right table depends on your volume, job mix, and growth plans – not just material type. Use this as a starting point.
High-volume corrugated
Kongsberg Ultimate
Built for continuous, high-volume corrugated and display manufacturing. Up to 2.7G acceleration and cutting speeds above 165 m/min. No compromise on accuracy at speed.
- Industry-leading throughput
- Purpose-built for corrugated converters
- Multi-batch continuous workflows
Versatile corrugated production
Kongsberg C Series
Handles everything from rugged board to delicate display substrates. Reliable throughput, a broad tooling portfolio, and confidence across a wide job mix.
- Adaptable across board grades
- Strong tooling compatibility
- Packaging to display production
Prototypes and short runs
Kongsberg X Series
Precise, user-friendly, and built to grow with your operation. Ideal for corrugated prototyping, short-run production, and businesses planning to scale.
- Easy to operate
- Upgradeable tooling and automation
- No new table needed as you scale
Best-fit tooling
Which tooling should I use for corrugated board?
Corrugated demands tooling matched to the specific challenge – speed, crease quality, board weight, or job complexity. Here is what each tool does and when to use it.
High-speed corrugated cutting
CorruSpeed Tool
Developed specifically for cutting corrugated board at high speeds without oscillation. A crushing cup combined with controlled downforce allows the drag knife to cut cleanly without tearing or cracking the liner – even at full table speed.
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Cut + crease + perforate in one job
Dual Heavy Duty Unit
Eliminates manual tool changes by combining cutting, creasing, and perforation in a single unit. Unrivalled 50 kg crease wheel downforce makes it the right choice for double and triple wall board – including high recycled content grades.
Crease quality and liner protection
Crease Wheels
Available in 60 mm and 150 mm diameter. The 60 mm wheel creases under higher pressure without cracking the liner. The 150 mm wheel delivers 50 kg scoring pressure for heavy board grades.
Tear perforations at speed
Perforation Tool
Produces high-quality tear perforations at speed for corrugated board up to C flute (4 mm). Clean, consistent perforation lines without slowing the job.
Single and double wall cutting
VibraCut Knife Tool
Suited to single and double wall corrugated, soft foam board, and corrugated plastic. Runs at 6,000 strokes/min with 0.3 mm amplitude. Cuts at full table speed with good-quality materials.
Up to triple wall and 20 mm
High Frequency VibraCut Tool
Handles single, double, and triple wall corrugated up to 20 mm, plus paper core boards and other fibrous materials. Operates at 12,000 strokes/min with 1.2 mm amplitude.
Not sure which tool to use?
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Our tooling guide covers every corrugated cutting and creasing application. Download the X or C tool guide, or talk to a specialist for a configuration recommendation.
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Recommended setups
What setup do I need for my type of corrugated production?
Match your production model to the right combination of table, tooling, and optional automation.
Short-run and prototypes
X Series setup
Fast turnaround on corrugated prototypes and short production runs. Easy operator experience with room to grow.
Typical tooling
- VibraCut Knife Tool
- Crease Wheels (60 mm)
- Perforation Tool
Mixed and versatile production
C Series setup
Handles a broad range of board grades and job types. Suitable for packaging, display, and structural work in a single workflow.
Typical tooling
- Dual Heavy Duty Unit
- Crease Wheels (60 mm and 150 mm)
- HF VibraCut Knife Tool
- Perforation Tool
Industrial throughput
Ultimate setup
Maximum throughput for continuous corrugated production. Designed for high-volume converters running multi-batch workflows with minimal downtime.
Typical tooling
- CorruSpeed Tool
- Dual Heavy Duty Unit
- Crease Wheels (150 mm)
- Feeder and Stacker automation
Resources and downloads
Free guide
Go deeper on corrugated cutting
Free guide
7 ways to speed up corrugated jobs without compromising quality
Practical production advice for corrugated converters looking to increase throughput without sacrificing cut and crease quality.
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