Industrial products may require a strong, flat protective component without needing a complete box, thick panel or shaped corner profile.
Products can become damaged when delicate surfaces rub against one another, when strapping presses against a load, or when uneven container floors and walls contact the packaged goods. Manufacturers may also need a simple board for separating products, dividing a shipment into smaller units or reinforcing selected areas of a package.
Eltete Flatboard is a laminated carton-board product designed to divide and protect. Eltete describes it as lightweight, strong and suitable for multiple industrial applications, including surface separation, package reinforcement and protection inside containers and trains.
Eltete also presents Flatboard as a recyclable alternative to selected hardboard, MDF and chipboard packaging components. Its official company profile states that the product’s strength, size and quality provide a wide range of possible applications.
What Is Eltete Flatboard?
Eltete Flatboard is a flat laminated board manufactured from carton-board material.
Unlike U-Profile, Edgeboard or Wrap Around Edgeboard, Flatboard does not contain an angled or shaped protective profile. It is supplied as a straight, compact strip or board that can be positioned between products or attached to selected areas of a transport package.
Eltete’s official brochure identifies Flatboard as:
– 100% carton board
– Lightweight and strong
– Suitable for product protection
– Suitable for separating products
– An ecological board alternative
– Available as a recyclable Bio/kraft quality
Its simple flat construction allows it to perform several functions depending on where it is positioned within the packaging system.
What Is Flatboard Made From?
Eltete describes the product as 100% carton board and lists Bio/kraft as a 100% recyclable Flatboard quality.
Eltete’s broader company information states that its products use materials such as kraftliner, testliner, coreboard and similar recycled paperboards. The selected raw materials are laminated using water-soluble PVA glue, which Eltete classifies as non-hazardous and non-toxic.
The final Flatboard specification should still be confirmed for the individual application because the required thickness, width and length can vary according to the product and protection requirement.
Available Flatboard Colours
Eltete states that Flatboard can be supplied in:
Brown
White
The selected colour may depend on the packaging presentation, product identification or customer preference.
What Does “Closed Sides” Mean?
Eltete’s specification table lists the Flatboard sides as closed.
This describes the compact finished edges shown in the official brochure rather than an open cellular or corrugated structure.
A closed, flat construction can provide a consistent contact surface when the product is used:
– Between finished panels
– Beneath strapping
– Along a container wall
– Between aluminium profiles
– As a package-strengthening component
The actual contact suitability should still be assessed according to the product’s surface sensitivity.
Main Benefits of Eltete Flatboard
1. Protects delicate surfaces
Eltete identifies protection between delicate surfaces as one of the primary Flatboard applications.
When several finished panels, boards or products are stacked together, direct product-to-product contact may result in:
– Scratches
– Abrasion
– Surface marks
– Pressure points
– Damage during vibration
– Damage while products are loaded or unloaded
Flatboard can be positioned between the products to create a physical separation layer.
The board receives the direct contact instead of allowing the two delicate surfaces to rub against one another.
2. Separates products
Eltete describes Flatboard as suitable for separating products and dividing goods into smaller packages.
This may be useful when a larger shipment contains:
– Several product groups
– Multiple layers
– Different sizes
– Individual customer orders
– Separate product batches
– Finished surfaces that should not touch
The Flatboard can create visible and physical separation without automatically requiring a complete carton around every individual unit.
3. Lightweight but strong
Eltete identifies Flatboard as both lightweight and strong.
This combination is useful where a packaging component must provide protection or reinforcement without introducing a heavy wooden or dense board component.
The actual weight of the Flatboard depends on:
– Length
– Width
– Thickness
– Quantity
– Selected quality
A lighter material should only be selected when it still provides the required protection for the application.
4. Strengthens packages
Eltete lists package strengthening as a Flatboard application.
Flatboard may be placed at selected parts of a package to create a stronger or more structured surface.
Depending on the design, it may help reinforce:
– A flat carton area
– A package side
– A top or bottom section
– A contact point beneath securing materials
– A dividing section inside the package
– A long package containing profiles or panels
The Flatboard should be positioned according to the actual direction of pressure. Adding material in an area that does not receive the main force may not improve the package effectively.
5. Protects against strapping contact
Eltete identifies protection for steel rolls from strapping as one of the product’s applications.
Strapping can place concentrated pressure onto a product or its external packaging. Flatboard can be installed between the strap and the product to create a broader contact surface.
This may help protect:
– Steel rolls
– Panels
– Long products
– Cartons
– Bundled industrial materials
– Finished surfaces
The required Flatboard thickness and width should be selected according to:
– Strap width
– Strap material
– Strap tension
– Product weight
– Surface sensitivity
– Number and position of straps
Flatboard should not be assumed to make every strapping arrangement safe. The complete package and strapping method must still be assessed.
6. Provides side and floor protection
Eltete identifies side and floor protection inside containers and trains as a Flatboard application.
Transport-unit floors and walls may contain:
– Uneven areas
– Rough surfaces
– Joints
– Raised sections
– Worn flooring
– Hard contact points
Eltete’s brochure explains that uneven walls and floors in containers and trains may cause transport damage to loaded goods. Flatboard can be positioned along the side or floor to create a protective separation layer between the cargo and the transport unit.
Flatboard does not replace proper cargo securing. Loads may still require pallets, strapping, wrapping, Dunnage Bags or other stabilisation components.
7. Supports separation during manufacturing
Eltete identifies separation of aluminium profiles during processing as an application.
This means Flatboard can be useful before the final transportation stage.
It may be positioned between aluminium profiles or other suitable long products during:
– Production
– Internal movement
– Temporary storage
– Bundling
– Packing
– Preparation for shipment
The board helps reduce direct contact between the products while they move through the manufacturing or packing process.
8. Can be used to attach protective covers
Eltete lists attaching plastic covers as another Flatboard application and refers to its Eltete Cover Fix concept.
In this type of arrangement, Flatboard may form a structured attachment or holding area for a protective cover.
The exact application should be confirmed with Eltete because the brochure does not provide a complete installation specification for every cover arrangement.
The design should account for:
– Cover material
– Attachment method
– Product dimensions
– Handling process
– Required protection
– Removal at the destination
9. Recyclable carton-board alternative
Eltete identifies its Bio/kraft Flatboard as 100% recyclable and describes the product as an ecological board alternative.
The company profile also states that Flatboard is designed to replace selected materials such as:
– Hardboard
– MDF
– Chipboard
which Eltete describes as harder to recycle.
Whether Flatboard can replace one of these materials depends on the function performed by the original board.
A material used only as a separator may be easier to replace than one carrying a significant structural or unsupported load.
Industrial Applications of Flatboard
1. Protection for steel rolls
Eltete specifically lists protection for steel rolls from strapping and corrosion as a Flatboard use.
Flatboard may be positioned:
– Beneath a securing strap
– Between a steel roll and another surface
– Between adjacent steel products
– Along a contact area inside the package
– Between the product and an external cover
The board creates a carton-based contact layer between the steel product and the surrounding packaging components.
The brochure’s reference to corrosion protection should not be interpreted as confirmation that Flatboard alone provides a complete corrosion-barrier system for every steel shipment. Metal products may still require application-specific wrapping, storage or corrosion-control measures.
2. Separation between laminate products
Eltete’s official brochure shows Flatboard positioned between very delicate laminate products and states that this arrangement prevents scratches.
This may be relevant for:
– Laminate boards
– Decorative panels
– Furniture components
– Finished boards
– Coated surfaces
– Flat manufactured products
The Flatboard should be clean, correctly positioned and wide enough to separate the required contact areas.
A product with an exceptionally sensitive finish may require an additional approved surface material or cushioning layer.
3. Dividing a shipment into smaller packages
Eltete lists dividing goods into smaller packages as a Flatboard application.
A larger outer package or pallet load can contain several smaller grouped sections separated by Flatboard.
This may support:
– Product organisation
– Batch separation
– Customer-order separation
– Layer identification
– Reduced direct contact
– Easier unpacking
Flatboard provides separation but does not automatically stop every product from moving. Additional containment or securing materials may still be required.
4. Container wall protection
Cargo may contact the internal wall of a container during loading, transportation or unloading.
Flatboard can be positioned as a side-protection strip between the goods and the container wall. Eltete presents this as a way to reduce damage caused by uneven container surfaces.
The complete cargo arrangement should still control movement. If the goods can shift freely, a Flatboard strip alone may not remain in the correct position.
5. Container floor protection
Eltete also identifies floor protection as an application.
Flatboard may be installed over selected floor areas to separate the product or package from:
– Rough flooring
– Floor joints
– Uneven sections
– Direct contact points
The Flatboard is not presented as a replacement for a pallet or load platform in every application.
The product weight, support arrangement and forklift-handling method must still be considered.
6. Train cargo protection
Eltete includes trains together with containers in its side and floor protection application.
Flatboard can create a protective contact surface where industrial cargo is transported against a hard or uneven section of the rail transport unit.
Other cargo-securing methods may also be required to prevent the load from shifting during rail transportation.
7. Separation of aluminium profiles
Long aluminium profiles may rub against one another during processing, storage or shipment.
Eltete states that Flatboard can separate aluminium profiles while they are being processed.
The board can be inserted:
– Between horizontal layers
– Between individual profile groups
– Around selected contact areas
– Beneath bundling or securing points
The exact arrangement depends on the profile length, shape, surface finish and bundling method.
8. Strengthening cartons or transport packages
A Flatboard strip may be installed along a carton or packaging surface that requires reinforcement.
Possible locations include:
– Internal carton walls
– Top sections
– Bottom sections
– Strapping contact areas
– Package dividers
– Long unsupported sections
Eltete lists strengthening packages as an official Flatboard application.
The board should not automatically be treated as the primary load-supporting frame. Products requiring substantial stacking support may need Eltete Packaging Profiles or FramePack® instead.
Flatboard Compared with U-Profile
U-Profile surrounds three sides of a product edge, while Flatboard covers only the selected flat surface or contact area.
A U-Profile may be more suitable when a door, panel or long product needs three-sided edge protection.
Flatboard may be more suitable when the requirement is to:
– Separate two surfaces
– Reinforce a flat section
– Protect beneath a strap
– Protect a container wall or floor
– Divide products into groups
Eltete describes U-Profile as a three-sided shock-absorbing protector, while Flatboard is presented as a flat separation and protection board.
How to Select the Correct Flatboard
Product dimensions
Provide the length and width of the area requiring protection.
Eltete Flatboard is available in widths from 50 to 250 mm and lengths from 100 to 6,000 mm in the referenced brochure range.
The selected board should cover the required contact area without unnecessarily interfering with packing or handling.
Required thickness
Eltete’s brochure lists thicknesses from 2 to 5 mm.
The required thickness may depend on:
– Product weight
– Surface sensitivity
– Strap pressure
– Required separation
– Amount of reinforcement
– Handling conditions
A thicker Flatboard should not automatically be considered the best option. It must still fit the packaging design and product arrangement.
Product surface
Identify whether the surface is:
– Painted
– Polished
– Laminated
– Coated
– Metal
– Easily scratched
– Uneven
A packing trial may be needed where the product finish is especially sensitive.
Required function
Clearly state whether Flatboard is needed for:
– Separation
– Strapping protection
– Container-floor protection
– Container-wall protection
– Package strengthening
– Product grouping
– Cover attachment
– Process-line separation
Different functions may require different dimensions and positions.
Strapping details
Where Flatboard will be used beneath strapping, provide:
– Strap material
– Strap width
– Strap position
– Strap tension
– Number of straps
– Product weight
– Contact-surface dimensions
The Flatboard must remain in the correct position while the strap is applied.
Transport environment
Inform Eltete whether the product will travel by:
– Road
– Rail
– Sea
– Combined transportation
Container and train protection are official Flatboard applications, but the complete cargo-securing system should also be reviewed.
Required colour
Confirm whether the application requires:
Brown Flatboard
White Flatboard
The colour may support packaging appearance, contrast or product identification.
Length and cutting requirement
Long products may need continuous protection.
Shorter Flatboard components may be used at:
– Strap locations
– Product contact points
– Package corners
– Selected container-floor sections
The exact cutting and quantity should be developed around the packaging arrangement.
Can Flatboard Be Used as a Complete Load Platform?
Eltete’s Flatboard information focuses on protection, separation and package strengthening. It does not present Flatboard as a complete replacement for every pallet or heavy load platform.
Products requiring material-handling support may need:
– A Paper Pallet
– PallRun®
– EdgeRunner®
– A Slip Sheet
– Another approved pallet system
Flatboard may then be added as a protective, separating or reinforcing component.
Can Flatboard Be Used as a Cushioning Material?
Flatboard can create physical separation between products, but Eltete’s official Flatboard brochure does not describe it as a specialised cushioning material.
Where significant cushioning is required, Honeycomb Board or another product-specific protective component may be more appropriate.
Flatboard is best understood as a compact board for:
– Separation
– Contact protection
– Reinforcement
– Strapping protection
– Side and floor protection
– Is Flatboard Waterproof?
Eltete’s Flatboard brochure does not describe the standard product as waterproof.
Expected environmental conditions should therefore be discussed before the packaging is approved, especially where the board may face:
– Direct rain
– Standing water
– Wet floors
– Container condensation
– Outdoor storage
– Prolonged moisture exposure
Claims about moisture or water performance should only be made when supported by the approved customer-specific specification.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Eltete Flatboard?
Eltete Flatboard is a lightweight, strong laminated carton-board product used to separate, protect and strengthen industrial packaging.
What is Flatboard made from?
Eltete describes it as 100% carton board. Its Bio/kraft quality is identified as 100% recyclable.
What is Flatboard used for?
Eltete lists applications including:
– Steel-roll protection
– Separation between delicate surfaces
– Division into smaller packages
– Container and train floor or wall protection
– Separation of aluminium profiles
– Attaching plastic covers
– Strengthening packages
– Can Flatboard prevent scratches?
Yes. Eltete shows Flatboard positioned between delicate laminate products and states that it prevents scratches between the surfaces.
Can Flatboard be used beneath strapping?
Yes. Eltete lists protection for steel rolls from strapping among its official applications. The board dimensions should be selected according to the strap and product.
Can Flatboard protect steel products?
Yes. Steel-roll protection is one of the applications identified in Eltete’s official brochure.
Does Flatboard prevent corrosion?
Eltete’s brochure includes corrosion protection within its steel-roll application. However, Flatboard should not be presented as a complete universal corrosion-control system without a customer-specific assessment.
Can Flatboard be used inside containers?
Yes. Eltete states that it can be used for side and floor protection inside containers.
Can it be used inside trains?
Yes. Side and floor protection in trains is also listed as an application.
Can Flatboard separate aluminium profiles?
Yes. Eltete identifies separation of aluminium profiles during processing as one of its uses.
Can Flatboard strengthen a carton or package?
Yes. Strengthening packages is an official Flatboard application. The position and specification should match the actual pressure and support requirement.
Is Flatboard recyclable?
Yes. Eltete identifies the Bio/kraft quality as a 100% recyclable product.
What colours are available?
Eltete states that Flatboard can be provided in brown and white.
What widths are available?
The official brochure lists widths from 50 to 250 mm.
What thicknesses are available?
Eltete lists thicknesses from 2 to 5 mm for the referenced range.
What lengths are available?
The official Flatboard brochure lists lengths from 100 to 6,000 mm.
Can Flatboard replace hardboard?
Eltete states that Flatboard was designed to replace selected materials such as hardboard, MDF and chipboard. Suitability must be evaluated according to the original component’s function and required strength.
Can Flatboard replace MDF or chipboard packaging components?
It may replace selected MDF or chipboard components where the Flatboard specification provides the required separation, protection or reinforcement. Eltete does not state that it can replace every structural MDF or chipboard application.
Is Flatboard the same as Honeycomb Board?
No. Flatboard is a compact laminated carton board, while Honeycomb Board contains a hexagonal cellular core and is used for cushioning, panels, void filling and structural support.
Is Flatboard the same as Edgeboard?
No. Flatboard is straight and flat. Edgeboard is an angled profile designed mainly for corner protection, pallet stabilisation and strapping protection around edges.
Is Flatboard waterproof?
Eltete’s standard Flatboard brochure does not describe it as waterproof. Environmental exposure should therefore be reviewed during packaging development.
Divide, Protect and Strengthen with Flatboard
Eltete Flatboard provides a simple but versatile carton-board solution for industrial products that require flat-surface separation, strapping protection or package reinforcement.
It can be used between delicate laminate surfaces, around steel rolls, between aluminium profiles, along container walls and floors, or within larger packaging systems. Available widths, thicknesses and lengths allow the board to be selected according to the actual product and contact area.
Eltete also presents Flatboard as a recyclable alternative to selected hardboard, MDF and chipboard packaging components. The correct solution depends on:
– Product dimensions
– Surface sensitivity
– Required protection
– Strap pressure
– Board width and thickness
– Transport conditions
– Package design
– Required reinforcement
Contact Eltete Malaysia to discuss a customised Flatboard specification for industrial separation, protection or package-strengthening requirements.
