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Product sheet · FC-02

Folding cartons

Printed board cartons for retail shelves: cosmetics, food, pharma, electronics. Board grade, grammage and finish make or break the price.

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Technical drawing, not to scale. Dimensions are examples.
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Constructions

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Reverse tuck end

Tuck flaps at top and bottom on opposite sides. The most economical die-line.

FC-02.2

Crash-lock bottom

Pre-glued bottom that locks when the carton is opened. For heavier products and fast packing lines.

FC-02.3

Sleeves and trays

Open sleeves over a tray or product. Common for food multipacks and gift sets.

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Typical specifications

General industry ranges to help you write your order. The factory confirms the exact values in its bid and its TDS.

S-01BoardGC1/GC2 (FBB), GD2 (recycled), SBS, kraft-back
S-02Grammage230 – 450 g/m²
S-03PrintOffset CMYK plus Pantone; one or two sides
S-04FinishesAqueous or UV varnish, spot UV, lamination, hot foil, embossing
S-05ConstructionDie-cut, creased, side-seam glued; window patch on request
S-06CertificatesFSC or PEFC; food-contact or pharma GMP where required
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Typical uses

  • Cosmetics and personal care
  • Dry food, confectionery, tea and coffee
  • Pharma and supplements
  • Small electronics and accessories
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What to specify when you post an order

The more of this you fill in, the closer the bids. Missing fields are the main reason offers cannot be compared.

  1. 01Style (FEFCO/ECMA code if known) and inner dimensions L × W × H
  2. 02Board grade and grammage
  3. 03Print: colours per side, Pantone references
  4. 04Finish and any special effects
  5. 05Window patch, inserts or partitions
  6. 06Quantity, tolerance and delivery terms
  7. 07Packing: cartons flat-packed, max units per shipper