Standard Folding Carton Designs
How to Measure a Folding Carton
Folding cartons are measured as Length (L) x Width (W) x Depth (D). The first two dimensions (Length and Width) measure the front and side of the box, and the depth measures the height of the box when it is closed.
Standard Folding Carton:
Reverse – Tuck Top Tuck Bottom
- End opening box, glued on one side
- Easy to assemble
- Quick loading, compact storage
Tuck Top Auto-Lock Bottom
- Strong, easy to assemble, stores flat
- When opened for packaging, the bottom automatically locks into place
- The glued bottom enables the box to hold heavier items
Tuck Top 123 Bottom
- Top loading
- Bottom needs to be manually assembled
Seal End Top Seal End Bottom
- Typically erected, filled & closed on automatic packaging equipment
- Full panel top & bottom closure
Click Lock Box
- Assemble required by inserting tabs/ hooks into slitst
Five Panel Tuck Sides
- Use for small, light products
- Ideal point of purchase display
- Can be displayed anywhere when attached to clip strips or placed on hooks
Open-End Glued Sleeve
- Versatile solution, slide on with open ends
Gable Auto Lock Bottom
- Promotional/Gift Type box
- Opens from the top with plenty of room inside
- The optional handle makes it easy to carry
Bookend Tuck Top Tuck Bottom
- Display Type box
- The front is a double-thick, glued panel that opens like a hardcover book
Ice Cream Click Lock
- Hand assembly of click lock ends required
Sub/Fry Box
- Take out/Fast food package
- Hand assembly required
Header Card
- Staple to the top of the product bag
Popcorn Box 123 Bottom
- Top loading
- Bottom needs to be manually assembled
Pop Display Box
- Counter Display with header
- Needs some assembly
4 Corner Tray
- Bottom four corners glued to pop open
- Can be used as a top & bottom box
6 Corner Box
- Bottom 4 corners & top lid 2 corners glued
- Pops open to form a box with fold-over lid
Standard -Tuck Top Tuck Bottom (TTTB)
- End opening box glued on one side
- A very common retail box that displays well
- Easy to assemble
- Quick loading, compact storage
Clamshell Insert Card
- Card fits inside the Clamshell Blister
Drink To Go Carrier – Auto Bottom
- Strong, easy assembly, stores flat
- When opened, the bottom automatically locks into place
- The glued bottom enables the carrier to hold heavier items
Double Wall Mailer
- Delivered flat, hand assemble
Fry box with lid – Auto Bottom
- Strong easy assembly, stores flat
- When opened, the bottom automatically locks into place
Standard Fry box
- Stores flat
