CUSTOM BOX STYLES

HSC - HALF SLOTTED CONTAINER

The bottom flaps have the same length, and the two outer flaps are exactly one half the container's width, so that they meet at the center when folded. The top of the carton has no flaps.

RSC - REGULAR SLOTTED CONTAINER

All flaps have the same length, and the two outer flaps are exactly one half the container's width, so that they meet at the center when folded. This is a highly efficient design for many applications. There is very little manufacturing waste. The RSC can be used for most products and is the most common box style.

POL - PARTIAL OVERLAP CONTAINER

All flaps have the same length. The outer flaps overlap by an inch or more. The box is easily closed, usually with staples driven through the overlap area. This style is used when the legth of the box is much greater than the width, resulting in a long gap between the inner flaps. The sealed overlap helps to keep the outer flaps from pulling apart.

FOL - FULL OVERLAP CONTAINER

All flaps have the same length (the width of the box). When closed, the outer flaps come within one inch of complete overlap. This style is especially resistant to rough handling. Stacked on its bottom panel, the overlapping flaps provide added cushioning. Stacked on its side, the extra thickness provides added stacking strength.

FTHS - FULL TELESCOPING HALF SLOTTED CONTAINER

The two-piece bofy consists of two Half Slotted Containers (See Above HSC). The term 'telescoping' refers to cartons that consist of a separate top, or top and bottom, that fit over each other or a separate body.

DC - DOUBLE COVER CONTAINER

A tube forms the body. The two interchangeable covers are usually design style. The pieces are shipped flat to the user, who opens the tube and sets up the covers. This style is generally used for tall or heavy products that would be difficault to lower into a box. The item is placed on the bottom cover, and the tube is lowered over the product.

FTD - FULL TELESCOPE DESIGN STYLE CONTAINER

The two-piece box is made from two scored and slotted blanks (trays). The trays are shipped to the user flat and are stapled or glued on the corners when erected. The top telescopes over the bottom tray.

OPF - ONE PIECE FOLDER

One piece of board is cut so that it provides a flat bottom, with flaps forming the sides and ends, and the extensions of the side flaps meeting to form the top. In many cases, extra scores are added to the carton which give the user the options to assemble products with variable depths. An OPF can also be designed to include an air-cell end or buffer inside for extra protection.

FPF - FIVE PANEL FOLDER

A single cut and scored piece features a fifth panel used as the closing flap, completely covering a side panel. The closed box has several layers of combined board on each end, providing stacking strength and protection for long articles of small diameter which might be damaged, or damage the box, if pushed through the ends.

PRE-GLUED AUTOBOTTOM WITH RSC FLAPS

The top panels of the box are usually those of a regular slotted container. When opened by the user, the bottom is already closed and ready for loading. This style of box is commonly used in case erectors which enabled the rapid loading of product. For a telescoping box, two self-erecting pieces can be used.

RETF - ROLL END TRAY WITH LOCKING COVER

Formed from a single piece of combined board, the design features an unbroken bottom, and several layers of corrugated in the end panels. This is one example of die-cut containers which are shipped flat to the user. The box is assembled using several locking tabs within its design.

Listed above are the most common styles of corrugated containers, but the options for your packaging can include choices ranging from the color of paper to flexographic print designs. Our knowledgeable staff and design department will assist you in determining your packaging needs, or to view a more extensive list of designs take a look at the International Fiberboard Case Code (PDF).