South Africa's POPIA-compliant archive boxes. Acid-neutral, double-walled, 15kg rated — built for long-term secure document archiving.
Standard moving boxes are not suitable for long-term document storage. Paperop's archival boxes are engineered with double-thick bases and triple-thick ends to prevent crushing when stacked high in warehouse environments.
Our most popular box. Holds up to 5 lever arch files or 6 standard archive boxes. Features a separate deep-fitting lid to prevent dust ingress and reinforced carry handles.
Bundles of 10 or 50 Request PricingPerfect for individual client files or HR records. These sturdy cardboard wallets fit perfectly inside our standard bases, keeping individual files upright and easily accessible.
Bundles of 50 Request PricingWe deliver flat-packed archival boxes directly to your office anywhere in Gauteng, Cape Town, or Durban within 48 hours. Minimum order quantities apply.
Need more than 100 boxes? Contact us for volume discounts.
Ordinary cardboard boxes are made from acidic materials. Over time, this acidity migrates into the paper documents stored inside, causing yellowing, brittleness, and ink degradation. For documents with long legal retention periods — tax records (5 years), company records (7 years), medical files (6+ years) — a standard moving box will not provide adequate protection.
Paperop's archival boxes are manufactured to archive-grade specifications. The corrugated board is double-walled and acid-neutral, providing both structural rigidity and chemical stability to protect your documents for the full duration of their retention period.
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Material | Double-walled acid-neutral corrugated board |
| Standard dimensions | 390mm (L) × 270mm (W) × 310mm (H) |
| Load capacity | 15kg (fully loaded) |
| Lid type | Integral hinged lid with anti-tamper fold-lock |
| Label panel | Pre-printed index fields (Box number, Department, Date range, Destroy date) |
| Barcode area | Dedicated 80mm × 50mm barcode application zone per box |
| Stacking strength | Tested to 6 boxes high (90kg) |
| Minimum order | 10 boxes |
Paperop archival boxes are pre-configured to work with our barcode label system and document management platform — each box can be scanned into your digital archive inventory with a single barcode scan, creating an instant digital index of its physical contents without manual data entry.
From R18 per box. Minimum order: 10 boxes. Bulk discounts available from 100 units.
Delivery throughout South Africa. Available exclusively for South African clients.
Request a QuoteTo maximise the lifespan of your documents in these archival boxes, ensure they are stored in a climate-controlled environment away from direct sunlight, moisture, and pests. Do not overfill the boxes, as this can damage the integrity of the lid and make them difficult to stack securely. When packing, ensure files are placed vertically and use spacer boards if a box is not completely full to prevent documents from slumping. Regular inspections of your storage area will further safeguard your critical business records.