Take-up factor
How much more medium goes into a length of board than the board's own length, because the medium is fluted.
In practice
It multiplies the medium's basis weight when combined board weight is calculated.
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Related terms
- Medium
- The paper that is fluted on the corrugator and sits between the liners.
- Basis weight
- The weight of a fixed area of paper, in the US usually pounds per thousand square feet (lb/MSF).
- Flute
- The wave-shaped medium inside corrugated board, and the size class of that wave (A, B, C, E, F).
Definitions written by Packgent, last reviewed 2026-10-27. All terms.