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What is a partition? Why is it needed? And which products require it? — Find the complete guide below.
A Corrugated Partition (also known as a Divider, Separator, or Cell Insert) is an interlocking cardboard structure placed inside a master shipping box. It divides the box's interior into separate small cells — much like an egg carton has a dedicated slot for every egg. Each product sits safely in its own cell without touching the next one, which prevents scratches, breakage, and damage during handling and transit.
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How Does a Partition Work?
There are two types of strips — Long Strips (placed between rows) and Short Strips (placed between columns). They interlock with each other through half-slot notches, forming a cross-pattern grid. No glue or staples are needed — just a smart mechanical fit.
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Why Is a Partition Necessary?
Without a partition, products knock against each other during transit — glass breaks, labels get damaged, and cosmetic products get scratched. A partition acts like a protective cushion wall, shielding products from vibration, jerks, and drops.
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Why Is Partition Calculation Complex?
Box size, product size, board thickness, clearance margin, and layers all need to be calculated together. Even a single wrong measurement makes the partition too tight or causes the slots to misalign. This calculator automates all of that in just seconds.
What products require a partition? — A partition is an industry-standard packaging requirement for the products listed below:
Corrugated multi-cell partitions are a critical industrial packaging component. Key engineering concepts are detailed below:
1. Structural Stiffness Factor
Interlocking dividers form solid support columns from the floor sheet up to the outer top flaps. This helps share the load during heavy warehouse pallet stacking and reduces the risk of side wall bulging.
2. Half-Slot Interlock Notches
Slots are precisely matched to the board's flute caliper thickness. This alignment ensures a smooth, self-locking fit on fast assembly lines without any glue or staples.
3. 3-Ply 120 GSM Weight Formula
In standard 3-Ply dividers, an inner fluted layer sits between two liner sheets. Net mass is calculated using 120 GSM Kraft elements on a 360 g/m² formula base — giving an accurate kg readout.
4. Multi-Layer Stacking Strategy
Dividing the target quantity into stacked multi-layer cells keeps the outer master shipper balanced and compact — saving freight space while still providing full protection.
Stretch Film Production & Weight Calculators | PropacTools
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Stretch Film Production & Weight Calculators
Complete professional toolkit for stretch film manufacturers, converters, and packaging engineers — calculate roll weight, yardage, GSM, and more with precision.
Calculate the gross and net weight of a stretch film roll
๐ What is Roll Weight?
Roll weight refers to the total weight of a finished stretch film roll including the plastic core. In stretch film production, knowing the precise roll weight is critical for inventory management, transportation cost calculation, and customer billing. Net weight is the weight of film only (without core).
Formula:
Core OD (mm) = Core ID + (2 × Wall Thickness)
Volume (cm³) = (ฯ ÷ 4) × [(OD/10)² − (CoreOD/10)²] × (Width/10)
Film Wt (kg) = Volume × Density ÷ 1000
Gross Wt (kg) = Film Wt + Core Wt
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Film Length (m) = (ฯ ÷ 4) × (OD² − CoreOD²) ÷ Micron × 1000 [all in mm, ยตm]
Enter Roll OD, Core ID + Wall Thickness (OD auto-filled), Film Width, Micron (thickness in ยตm), and Density. Calculator gives both Roll Weight (from geometry+density) and Film Length in meters (from geometry+micron). Core weight field is optional — use Core Weight Calculator below.
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Roll Weight Calculator
in mm (full roll OD)
in mm — 3-inch=76mm, 2-inch=52mm
in mm → Core OD = ID + 2×Wall
mm — read only
in mm
in ยตm — e.g. 17, 20, 23 micron
g/cm³ (LLDPE default: 0.920)
in kg — use Core Weight Calculator below
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Film Type
Density (g/cm³)
Standard Width
Typical Thickness
LLDPE Stretch Film
0.918 – 0.922
500mm / 450mm
17–23 microns
HDPE Stretch Film
0.940 – 0.960
500mm
10–15 microns
PP Stretch Film
0.900 – 0.910
500mm
20–25 microns
Pre-Stretch Film
0.918 – 0.922
500mm
8–12 microns
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2. Film Length / Yardage Calculator
Calculate total meters of film on a roll
๐ Why Calculate Film Length?
Film length (also called yardage) determines how many wraps a roll can provide on a pallet. It is specified in customer orders, and directly affects the price per meter. The length is calculated from the roll geometry and film thickness.
Core OD (mm) = Core ID + (2 × Wall Thickness)
Thickness (mm) = Micron ÷ 1000
Length (mm) = (ฯ ÷ 4) × (Roll OD² − Core OD²) ÷ Thickness_mm
Length (m) = Length (mm) ÷ 1000
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Width cancels out — Length depends only on Roll OD, Core OD, and Micron.
Enter Micron directly (e.g. 20). Core OD is auto-calculated from Core ID + Wall Thickness. No manual OD needed.
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Film Length Calculator
in mm (full roll OD)
in mm — 3-inch=76mm, 2-inch=52mm
in mm
OD = ID + (2 × Wall) — read only
in ยตm — e.g. 17, 20, 23 micron
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3. GSM & Thickness Calculator
Convert between GSM, thickness (micron), and density
๐ Understanding GSM and Micron
GSM (Grams per Square Meter) is the weight per unit area of film. Micron (ยตm) is the thickness unit (1 micron = 0.001 mm = 0.000001 m). Both are interchangeable using density:
GSM = Thickness (micron) × Density (g/cm³)
Thickness (micron) = GSM ÷ Density (g/cm³)
Example: 20 micron LLDPE = 20 × 0.920 = 18.4 GSM
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GSM / Thickness Converter
Enter micron or GSM value
g/cm³
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4. Cardboard Core Weight Calculator
Estimate the weight of paper/cardboard cores
๐ Core Weight Importance
The cardboard core (tube) adds to gross roll weight. Knowing core weight allows accurate net film weight calculation, which affects pricing and specification compliance. Standard stretch film cores are 3-inch (76mm OD), 2-inch (52mm OD). Cardboard density ≈ 1.0–1.2 g/cm³.
Enter ID (Inner Diameter) and Wall Thickness. OD auto-fills. Paper/cardboard core density ≈ 0.65–0.80 g/cm³ (default 0.73) — NOT 1.10 which is solid material density.
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Core Weight Calculator
in mm — 3-inch=76mm, 2-inch=52mm
in mm
OD = ID + (2 × Wall) — read only
in mm — same as film width
g/cm³ — paper core: 0.65–0.80 (default 0.73)
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5. Production Output Calculator
Calculate daily/shift kg output from extruder line speed
๐ Line Speed to Output Conversion
In stretch film extrusion, the line speed (meters per minute or m/min) combined with film dimensions determines how many kilograms of film are produced per hour or per shift. This helps plan production schedules and raw material consumption.
Output (kg/hr) = Line Speed (m/min) × 60 × Width (m) × Thickness (m) × Density (g/cm³) × 1000
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Production Output Calculator
meters per minute (m/min)
in mm
in microns (ยตm)
g/cm³
hours per shift
machine utilization %
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6. Material Cost Calculator
Calculate cost per kg and per roll of stretch film
๐ Cost Estimation
Material cost calculation helps manufacturers set selling prices, analyze margins, and plan procurement. It accounts for resin cost, conversion cost, and target roll weight to arrive at a per-roll cost.
Cost per Roll = Roll Net Weight (kg) × (Resin Cost + Conversion Cost) per kg
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Material Cost Calculator
kg (film only, no core)
per kg (USD/INR/any currency)
per kg (energy + labor + overhead)
per piece
desired profit margin
optional (e.g. ₹, $, €)
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7. Stretch Ratio & Elongation Calculator
Calculate stretch ratio, pre-stretch %, and effective gauge
๐ Stretch Ratio & Pre-Stretch
Stretch film is stretched during application (hand wrap or machine wrap). The stretch ratio determines how much the film elongates. Pre-stretch (on machine wraps) can extend film up to 250–300% of its original length, reducing material cost per pallet.
Stretch % = [(Stretched Length − Original Length) / Original Length] × 100
Effective Thickness (ยตm) = Original Thickness ÷ (1 + Stretch% / 100)
Effective GSM = Original GSM ÷ (1 + Stretch% / 100)
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Stretch Ratio Calculator
in microns (ยตm)
in meters
in meters
g/m² (optional)
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8. Resin Quantity & Raw Material Calculator
Calculate resin needed for a production run
๐ Resin Planning
Before a production run, manufacturers need to know exactly how much resin (LLDPE, HDPE, metallocene, etc.) is required. This calculator accounts for scrap/waste percentage and gives total resin purchase quantity for the run.
Net Resin (kg) = No. of Rolls × Net Roll Weight (kg)
Gross Resin (kg) = Net Resin ÷ (1 − Waste% / 100)
