Cartonboard Cutting (SBS / FBB)

Trade-grade cartonboard cutting for packaging, sleeves, header cards and POS. We use high-precision digital knife cutting and creasing to process cartonboard (SBS and FBB) sheets into cartons, sleeves, toppers and display components. Flat parts only — supplied cut, creased and ready for gluing, folding and packing.

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Flat parts only — no folding Typical sheet up to 3000 × 1500 mm 1–5 days dispatch
Cartonboard Cutting (SBS / FBB)

Industries we work with for cartonboard

We cut cartonboard (SBS and FBB) for trade clients who need clean, accurate, ready-to-glue blanks and components. Flat parts only — no gluing or filling in-house. Digital knife cutting and creasing provides crisp edges and fold lines suitable for high-end printed packaging.

  • Packaging Printers & Converters
    Printed sheets converted into cartons, sleeves and toppers.
  • FMCG & Retail Brands
    Branded sleeves, gift boxes and short-run packaging for launches.
  • Cosmetics, Health & Pharma
    Small cartons, sample packs and trial packaging.
  • Food & Beverage
    Sleeves, carry packs and retail-ready cartons (subject to board spec).
  • Design & Marketing Agencies
    Mock-ups, prototypes and pre-production runs.

Cartonboard (SBS / FBB) thickness & GSM guide

We typically process cartonboard in the common thickness and GSM ranges used for retail cartons and sleeves. The table below reflects the specifications we regularly see for SBS and FBB. Exact availability depends on your chosen brand and supplier, and can be confirmed when quoting.

Typical ranges for folding boxboard & solid bleached sulphate
Cartonboard spec Typical use
Approx. 230–270 gsm (around 0.3 mm) Lightweight sleeves, inserts and smaller folding cartons.
Approx. 300–350 gsm (around 0.4–0.45 mm) Standard retail cartons, header cards and multi-pack sleeves.
Approx. 400–450 gsm (around 0.5–0.6 mm) Premium cartons, cosmetic boxes and stiffer sleeves.
Heavier specialty grades (above 450 gsm) Rigid-feel cartons, presentation packs and structural POS elements.

*GSM and thickness ranges above are indicative for cartonboard (SBS and FBB) used in printed packaging and POS. Our cutting beds accept sheets up to 1500 × 3000 mm, including large-format printed sheets. If you need specific branded grades or barrier coatings, mention this in your enquiry so we can confirm suitability.

Capabilities at a Glance — Cartonboard (SBS / FBB)

Processes and Materials

  • Digital knife cutting of SBS and FBB cartonboard sheets
  • Creasing, perforating and kiss-cutting for folding and tear-offs
  • Straight cuts, complex shapes, tuck flaps, tabs and locking features
  • Sheets up to a maximum of 1500 × 3000 mm on our beds

Typical Part Types

  • Folding cartons — SBS / FBB, glued and filled later
  • Sleeves & wraps — for food, beverage & retail
  • Header cards & toppers — with slots and hang holes
  • Sample packs & kits — short-run presentation work

Accuracy

  • Knife cutting produces clean edges suitable for premium packaging
  • Registration to print marks for accurate cut-to-print alignment
  • Dimensional control suited to multi-part carton assemblies and nesting

Finish

  • Crease pressure tuned to board type to minimise cracking on folds
  • Straight and curved cuts that present well on-shelf and at close range
  • Options for micro perforations, tear strips and closure details

Sheet Size

Our digital knife beds are set up for cartonboard sheets up to 1500 × 3000 mm, covering common large-format printed sheets. Smart nesting keeps material waste low and helps reduce unit costs across both short-run and volume cartonboard jobs.

We focus on flat cartonboard cutting and creasing. You or your finishing partner can handle gluing, taping, filling and packing. We can align print and cut workflows if printing is also handled through our associated facilities.

Why use our cartonboard cutting service?

Packaging and display focused

Our knife tables are configured for cartonboard, screenboard and similar substrates. We understand the tolerances, crease behaviour and registration requirements of printed packaging and POS work.

Set up for runs and rollouts

Once your cartonboard dielines and layouts are proven, we can repeat them consistently — ideal for regular production runs, seasonal promotions and multi-SKU ranges sharing a common structure.

Help preparing cartonboard dielines

We can assist with refining dielines, bleed, crease and perforation layers so they are production-ready. This is especially helpful when moving from concept artwork into repeatable manufacturing files.

Trade-ready workflow

Clear specs on board type, GSM, coating, crease requirements and packing, plus realistic lead times and predictable re-runs. We are set up to support packaging printers, converters and brand teams.

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More about cartonboard cutting and design

Open the items below for more detail on cartonboard cutting, design tips and how SBS / FBB grades can be used effectively in packaging, sleeves and POS projects.

When designing cartons and sleeves, think about how they will be filled and closed on the line or by hand. Allow comfortable clearances around product edges, avoid overly narrow flaps, and ensure glue areas have enough surface to bond reliably. Mark crease, cut and perforation lines clearly in your artwork so nothing is ambiguous at production stage.

SBS typically offers a very clean white surface and is often used for premium packaging. FBB provides a balance of stiffness, bulk and cost efficiency. The right choice depends on artwork coverage, desired feel in the hand, and any specific performance or regulatory requirements of your product category.

Cartonboard blanks are typically strapped and packed flat in cartons or on pallets. For multi-SKU campaigns, it often makes sense to pack by SKU and store, with clear labelling on outer cartons to match your distribution plan. We can coordinate this with you at quoting stage.

Most cartonboard cutting jobs dispatch in 1–5 business days once artwork, materials and quantities are confirmed. Larger runs, multi-SKU campaigns and complex die structures may take longer, but we will confirm realistic timeframes before you commit.

DXF/DWG preferred; AI/SVG/PDF (vector) accepted. Separate layers for cut, crease and perforation. Upload via the instant quote.

Whether you need a handful of cartonboard mock-ups for a pitch or ongoing production runs for a product range, our digital knife workflow is set up for trade-ready results and predictable lead times. Upload your files or contact us to plan your next cartonboard cutting project.

Typical applications include folding cartons, product packaging, retail sleeves, cosmetic boxes, food packaging and premium gift boxes. We work with packaging designers, brand agencies, printers and product manufacturers across all sectors.

For cartonboard cutting that delivers premium packaging blanks ready for folding and assembly, upload your files or contact us to discuss board grades and production quantities.

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