Engineering Catalog · 2026 Season
Engineered
for 3,000
Miles.
Precision corrugated crates, ventilated cartons, and wax-dipped boxes — rated by burst strength, stack height, and temperature range — so every avocado arrives intact and every romaine heart stays crisp through four warehouse handoffs.
200#
Min. Burst Test
3,000 mi
Cold-Chain Validated
24 SKUs
In-Stock Specs
92 PSI
Burst Strength
52″
Stack Height
18%
Vent Area
ECT-51 · Load Verified
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Engineering Benchmarks
200#
Min. Burst Test
2,400
Max Stack lbs
18%
Avg. Vent Area
3,000
Cold-Chain Miles
28°F
Minimum Temp
14.3%
Avg. Damage Reduction
ECT-32 · 32 lbs/in Edge Crush
C-Flute · 4mm Caliper
Wax-Dip · 100% Moisture Barrier
Burst Strength · 200# Test
18% Ventilation · USDA Compliant
Stack Rating · 2,400 lbs
Temp Range · 28°F – 55°F
Cell-Fit Inserts · 6 Configurations
ECT-51 · Heavy-Duty Corrugated
Ethylene Vent Geometry · Patented
Spec Catalog
Packaging by
Produce Category
Every card is a technical data sheet. Hover any card to see the cross-section diagram showing how the packaging solves that crop's specific enemy — humidity, compression, or ethylene buildup.
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Stone Fruit
Cherries, peaches, nectarines, plums — compression and vibration solutions
Stone Fruit
Cherry Lug Box
Bing, Rainier, Sweetheart
Board Grade
ECT-44 / 275# Test
Burst Strength
95 PSI
Max Stack Height
10 lugs / 50″
Temp Range
28°F – 36°F
Burst Strength95 PSI
Ventilation17%
Est. Cost/Unit
$1.62 – $1.95
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Cross-Section Analysis
Primary Enemy: Stem puncture & surface cracking from vibration
Engineering Solution: Contoured cell inserts absorb 1.2G road vibration; wax dip prevents moisture absorption below 32°F
- ›Contoured cell insert geometry reduces stem-to-fruit contact pressure by 60%
- ›Wax-dip exterior maintains board integrity below 32°F for ice-contact shipping
- ›Vibration absorption rated to 1.2G — covers highway and rail combined
Cherry Lug Box · ECT-44 / 275# Test
Stone Fruit
Peach & Nectarine Tray
Freestone, clingstone, 2-layer
Board Grade
ECT-32 / 200# Test
Burst Strength
76 PSI
Max Stack Height
8 trays / 48″
Temp Range
31°F – 45°F
Burst Strength76 PSI
Ventilation15%
Est. Cost/Unit
$1.18 – $1.44
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Cross-Section Analysis
Primary Enemy: Bruising from lateral shift & compression
Engineering Solution: Two-layer tray with molded paper pulp cups prevents lateral movement; ECT-32 balances weight vs. cost at 8-high
- ›Molded pulp cups hold each fruit at 3 contact points — no lateral shift above 0.3G
- ›Two-layer configuration keeps bottom-layer load under 4.2 lbs/fruit
- ›Perforated divider sheet maintains airflow between layers
Peach & Nectarine Tray · ECT-32 / 200# Test
Stone Fruit
Plum Bulk Carton
Black, red, Italian prune
Board Grade
ECT-44 / 275# Test
Burst Strength
89 PSI
Max Stack Height
9 cartons / 54″
Temp Range
31°F – 40°F
Burst Strength89 PSI
Ventilation16%
Est. Cost/Unit
$1.50 – $1.80
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Cross-Section Analysis
Primary Enemy: Crush damage on bottom two layers
Engineering Solution: Reinforced bottom panel (double-wall) redistributes 9-high stack load; 16% vent prevents condensation cycle
- ›Double-wall bottom panel rated to 2,400 lbs — 18% above ECT-44 standard
- ›16% vent geometry prevents condensation-reabsorption cycle in transit
- ›Scored fold lines allow ±2mm tolerance for 31°F board contraction
Plum Bulk Carton · ECT-44 / 275# Test
Citrus
Navels, lemons, Valencia — ethylene management and stack integrity
Citrus
Citrus Tele Box
Navel, Valencia, Cara Cara
Board Grade
ECT-44 / 275# Test
Burst Strength
92 PSI
Max Stack Height
8 boxes / 52″
Temp Range
34°F – 50°F
Burst Strength92 PSI
Ventilation16%
Est. Cost/Unit
$1.84 – $2.10
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Cross-Section Analysis
Primary Enemy: Ethylene buildup & peel softening
Engineering Solution: Diagonal vent slots promote cross-airflow; ECT-44 resists compression at 8-high stack
- ›Diagonal vent geometry reduces ethylene concentration by 34% vs. standard slots
- ›Cell-fit inserts prevent lateral shift on turns above 0.4G
- ›Interior wax coating blocks citrus oil migration into board
Citrus Tele Box · ECT-44 / 275# Test
Citrus
Lemon Shallow Tray
Eureka, Lisbon, Meyer
Board Grade
ECT-32 / 200# Test
Burst Strength
74 PSI
Max Stack Height
10 trays / 48″
Temp Range
38°F – 55°F
Burst Strength74 PSI
Ventilation20%
Est. Cost/Unit
$0.92 – $1.15
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Cross-Section Analysis
Primary Enemy: Surface abrasion & bruising
Engineering Solution: Low-profile tray keeps fruit in single layer; 20% vent area maintains humidity balance
- ›Single-layer configuration eliminates bottom-layer compression entirely
- ›20% vent area matches USDA pre-cooling airflow requirements
- ›Corrugated pad inserts absorb 0.8G impact during conveyor transitions
Lemon Shallow Tray · ECT-32 / 200# Test
Leafy Greens
Romaine, spinach, arugula — multi-handoff cold chain performance
Leafy Greens
Romaine Column Crate
Full heads, hearts, 24-count
Board Grade
ECT-51 / 350# Test
Burst Strength
108 PSI
Max Stack Height
6 crates / 48″
Temp Range
32°F – 36°F
Burst Strength108 PSI
Ventilation14%
Est. Cost/Unit
$2.20 – $2.65
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Cross-Section Analysis
Primary Enemy: Tip burn & wilting from poor airflow
Engineering Solution: Column geometry aligns heads vertically; ECT-51 maintains integrity through 4 warehouse handoffs at 32°F
- ›Vertical column orientation keeps tip-to-base airflow unrestricted
- ›ECT-51 rated for 4-handoff cold chain without board failure
- ›Interior wax coating prevents moisture absorption past 72 hours
Romaine Column Crate · ECT-51 / 350# Test
Leafy Greens
Spinach Flat Carton
Baby, flat-leaf, cello bag
Board Grade
ECT-32 / 200# Test
Burst Strength
71 PSI
Max Stack Height
14 cartons / 56″
Temp Range
32°F – 38°F
Burst Strength71 PSI
Ventilation19%
Est. Cost/Unit
$0.86 – $1.05
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Cross-Section Analysis
Primary Enemy: Yellowing from ethylene & heat pockets
Engineering Solution: Wide flat profile maximizes pre-cooling surface area; 19% vent area eliminates heat pockets in center stack
- ›Wide flat geometry exposes 94% of carton surface to pre-cooling airflow
- ›Stagger-lock stacking pattern prevents heat pockets in center of 14-high column
- ›Recycled-content board meets USDA organic handling requirements
Spinach Flat Carton · ECT-32 / 200# Test
Berries
Strawberries, blueberries, raspberries — humidity and mold prevention
Berries
Strawberry Clamshell Tray
Camarosa, Albion, Seascape
Board Grade
ECT-32 / 200# Test
Burst Strength
68 PSI
Max Stack Height
12 trays / 60″
Temp Range
32°F – 40°F
Burst Strength68 PSI
Ventilation22%
Est. Cost/Unit
$0.78 – $0.95
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Cross-Section Analysis
Primary Enemy: Botrytis from trapped humidity
Engineering Solution: High-vent geometry (22%) creates continuous airflow; perforated inner liner wicks surface moisture
- ›22% vent area exceeds USDA minimum by 4 percentage points for grey mold prevention
- ›Perforated inner liner separates fruit from condensate pool
- ›Tray depth calibrated to 1.5 clamshell heights — no compression on lid
Strawberry Clamshell Tray · ECT-32 / 200# Test
Berries
Blueberry Bulk Carton
Duke, Draper, Emerald
Board Grade
ECT-44 / 275# Test
Burst Strength
88 PSI
Max Stack Height
9 cartons / 54″
Temp Range
32°F – 38°F
Burst Strength88 PSI
Ventilation18%
Est. Cost/Unit
$1.40 – $1.68
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Cross-Section Analysis
Primary Enemy: Compression damage from stack weight
Engineering Solution: ECT-44 board with double-wall corners distributes 2,200 lbs stack load; raised bottom prevents moisture pooling
- ›Double-wall corner posts rated to 2,200 lbs — no deformation at 9-high
- ›Raised bottom platform keeps fruit 3mm above any condensate
- ›Wax-treated exterior survives 96-hour ice-pack contact
Blueberry Bulk Carton · ECT-44 / 275# Test
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68-page PDF covering 24 SKUs — board grades, burst ratings, ventilation diagrams, and cold-chain performance data by commodity.
Engineering Credentials
TAPPI T-810 Burst Test Certified
Every board grade third-party verified at 200# and 275# test weights.
3,000-Mile Cold Chain Validated
Salinas to Chicago distribution lanes, 34–38°F continuous monitoring.
Accepted by 14 Regional DCs
Pre-approved vendor status at major Western and Midwestern distribution centers.
Avg. 14.3% Damage Reduction
Measured across 47 client transitions from commodity board to engineered spec.