Chipboard Pads | 022 & 030 Point Packing Pads

Chipboard Pads | 022 & 030 Point Packing Pads
  • Material Composition: Paperboard chipboard manufactured in 022-point and 030-point thicknesses.
  • Size Range: 8 1/2" x 11" through 26" x 38".
  • Thickness Options: 0.022" standard chipboard and 0.030" heavy-duty chipboard.
  • Case Pack Range: 70 to 960 pads per case, depending on size and thickness.
  • Configuration: Flat rectangular and square pads for layering, separating, reinforcing, and surface protection.
Chipboard pads are flat paperboard sheets used to separate, reinforce, stabilize, and protect products during packing, storage, and shipment. This section includes 022-point chipboard pads and heavier 030-point chipboard pads in sizes ranging from 8 1/2" x 11" to 26" x 38". Standard configurations include letter, legal, tabloid, square, and large-format dimensions for use inside cartons, envelopes, palletized loads, and stacked products. Case quantities range from 70 to 960 pads depending on sheet dimensions and material thickness. Chipboard pads are commonly used as dividers, layering sheets, stiffeners, and protective barriers in industrial packaging operations.
Product Comparison Chart
Product Thickness Size Case Pack Configuration
022 Point Chipboard Pads 0.022" 8 1/2" x 11" 960 Standard
022 Point Chipboard Pads 0.022" 8 1/2" x 14" 760 Standard
022 Point Chipboard Pads 0.022" 11" x 17" 480 Standard
022 Point Chipboard Pads 0.022" 12" x 12" 625 Standard
022 Point Chipboard Pads 0.022" 16" x 16" 350 Standard
022 Point Chipboard Pads 0.022" 26" x 38" 90 Standard
030 Point Heavy Duty Chipboard Pads 0.030" 8 1/2" x 11" 750 Heavy Duty
030 Point Heavy Duty Chipboard Pads 0.030" 8 1/2" x 14" 575 Heavy Duty
030 Point Heavy Duty Chipboard Pads 0.030" 11" x 17" 375 Heavy Duty
030 Point Heavy Duty Chipboard Pads 0.030" 12" x 12" 490 Heavy Duty
030 Point Heavy Duty Chipboard Pads 0.030" 16" x 16" 280 Heavy Duty
030 Point Heavy Duty Chipboard Pads 0.030" 26" x 38" 70 Heavy Duty


Chipboard Pad Configuration Analysis Chipboard pads are classified primarily by sheet thickness and finished dimensions. The 022-point pads measure approximately 0.022 inch thick and are suited to applications requiring product separation, surface protection, document stiffening, or lightweight carton reinforcement. The 030-point heavy-duty pads increase thickness to approximately 0.030 inch, providing greater rigidity for heavier products, stacked loads, and applications where bending resistance is required. Available dimensions include 8 1/2" x 11", 8 1/2" x 14", 11" x 17", 12" x 12", 16" x 16", and 26" x 38". Selecting a size close to the internal footprint of a carton can reduce movement between layers.

Material Engineering and Thickness Chipboard is a dense paperboard material formed by compressing paper fibers into a uniform sheet. Point thickness identifies the nominal caliper of the board, with one point representing approximately 0.001 inch. A 022-point pad therefore has a nominal thickness of about 0.022 inch, while a 030-point pad measures about 0.030 inch. Increasing caliper generally increases stiffness, compression resistance, and resistance to folding under load. Unlike corrugated sheets, chipboard pads do not contain fluted material between liner layers, resulting in a thinner profile that consumes less internal carton space. Their flat construction also supports uniform stacking between packaged components.

Packaging Standards and Shipping Considerations Chipboard pads are packaging components rather than standalone hazardous-material containers, so UN performance ratings generally apply to the completed outer packaging system rather than to the pad itself. When used in regulated shipments, pads may function as internal separators, stabilizers, or cushioning components within a packaging design that must satisfy applicable Department of Transportation requirements. OSHA regulations may also affect workplace handling and storage procedures when packaged materials contain hazardous substances. Buyers using chipboard in regulated packaging should verify that the complete carton, inner packaging, closure system, cushioning material, and separation method meet the requirements associated with the product being stored or transported.

Industrial Applications Chipboard pads are used across manufacturing, fulfillment, printing, food distribution, agriculture, and general warehousing. In e-commerce and distribution operations, pads can separate stacked merchandise inside corrugated cartons and reduce direct contact between product surfaces. Printing and document-handling operations use letter-, legal-, and tabloid-size pads as stiffeners for mailed materials, photographs, certificates, and printed sheets. Manufacturing facilities use larger formats such as 16" x 16" and 26" x 38" for layering components, separating finished parts, and stabilizing pallet loads. Agricultural and food-related packaging operations may use chipboard as an internal divider where the material is compatible with the specific packaging and contact requirements.

Selection Criteria for Chipboard Pads Selection should account for load weight, required stiffness, carton dimensions, stacking method, handling frequency, and the amount of internal space available. A 022-point pad uses less space and may be appropriate for lightweight separation or surface protection. A 030-point pad provides additional rigidity when heavier products or larger unsupported spans are involved. Sheet size should correspond closely to the product or carton footprint to maintain consistent support. Buyers should also compare case quantities because larger sheets typically contain fewer pads per case. For applications involving moisture, food contact, chemicals, or regulated materials, compatibility requirements should be reviewed before selecting chipboard as an internal packaging component.
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