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With distinct styles available through our online Box Builder, we've created a comprehensive guide to make your packaging experience as seamless as possible. This guide not only offers step-by-step assembly instructions but also provides detailed information on selecting the right box style for your unique needs.
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Box Style Guide
Regular Shipping Box (0201)
Regular Slotted Carton
BOX STYLE0201
The Regular Slotted Box is the most common and versatile style for general shipping and storage needs. Featuring flaps on both the top and bottom that meet in the centre when closed, this box is designed to provide secure and reliable protection for a wide range of items. While these boxes are glued at the manufacturing joint, they require tape for secure closure both on the top and bottom.
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WHY CHOOSE THIS STYLE
Features & Benefits
✓Reliable general-purpose packaging, storage and shipping
✓Cost effective packaging solution
✓Easy to assemble
✓Ideal for a wide range of products
✓Widely available and easily manufactured
✓Provides good protection against impacts
✓Efficient stacking, palletising and freight handling
✓Requires tape to securely seal both the top and bottom flaps
Internal dimensions are measured in millimetres (mm) as Length × Width × Height.
Box Style Guide
Mailing Box (0427)
Hinged Lid Tuck in Tab
BOX STYLE0427
The Tuck in Tab Mailing Box features a tuck-in tab closure on one side, making it easy to open and close without the need for tape. This box is ideal for packaging small to medium-sized items, offering a secure and neat presentation. Its versatile design is perfect for retail products, gifts and subscription boxes, ensuring your items are both protected and attractively displayed. Assembly is quick and straightforward.
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WHY CHOOSE THIS STYLE
Features & Benefits
✓Features interlocking tuck tabs for quick assembly and easy opening and closing
✓Provides a secure closure, minimising the risk of the box opening during transit
✓Premium unboxing experience for branded packaging applications
✓The neat appearance of the tuck-in tab box gives a professional look
✓Suitable for apparel, cosmetics, electronics, promotional products and small to medium-sized items
Internal dimensions are measured in millimetres (mm) as Length × Width × Height.
Box Style Guide
Half Slotted Box (0200)
Lid or Base Tray
BOX STYLE0200
The Half Slotted Box has one set of flaps making it ideal for serving as a tray for display purposes or as a protective lid over products. Constructed from a single piece of corrugated board, it is scored and slotted for easy assembly. While these boxes are glued at the manufacturing joint, they require tape for secure closure on the bottom flaps.
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WHY CHOOSE THIS STYLE
Features & Benefits
✓Easy loading and unloading of contents
✓Can be paired with a separate lid or used as a base tray for stacking and palletising
✓Provides easy packing, product visibility and quick handling in high-volume environments
✓Requires tape to securely seal the bottom flaps during assembly and transport
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RECOMMENDED APPLICATIONS
Commonly Used For
Shelf Ready Retail TraysProduce TraysFood Transport TraysParts StoragePicking and Stock Organisation
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STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE
Assembly Instructions
Quick & Easy Assembly
Half-slotted boxes arrive flat with the glue flap pre-attached.
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To assemble, open the box to access the bottom flaps.
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Fold the shorter flaps inward at a 90° angle to partially close the bottom.
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Then fold the longer flaps over them at the same angle to fully close it.
Internal dimensions are measured in millimetres (mm) as Length × Width × Height.
Box Style Guide
Full Flap Slotted Box (0203)
Overlapping Flaps Box
BOX STYLE0203
Similar to the Regular Slotted Box, the Full Flap Box boasts extended flaps that overlap rather than meeting in the middle. This design is ideal for products necessitating extra strength and protection during shipping. While these boxes are glued at the manufacturing joint, they require tape for secure closure both on the top and bottom.
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WHY CHOOSE THIS STYLE
Features & Benefits
✓The full flaps provide extra cushioning and reinforcement
✓Ideal for shipping heavy or fragile products
✓Supports more weight when stacked, which is essential for storage
✓The full flaps distribute the weight of the contents more evenly across the box
✓Reinforces the centre of the carton where standard flaps would normally meet
✓Provides added protection against impacts and rough handling during transit
✓Requires tape to securely seal both the top and bottom flaps
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RECOMMENDED APPLICATIONS
Commonly Used For
Heavy ProductsFragile ItemsIndustrial PartsMachinery ComponentsExport PackagingWarehousingHigh-stacking Applications
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STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE
Assembly Instructions
Quick & Easy Assembly
Full Flap Slotted boxes arrive flat with the glue flap pre-attached.
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To assemble, open the box to access the bottom flaps.
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Fold the shorter flaps on the bottom of the box inward at a 90° so they meet together in the middle.
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Then fold the longer flaps over them at the same angle to fully close it.
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The longer flaps will overlap each other.
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Seal the bottom by taping along the seam.
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Repeat the same process to the top flaps after your product has been packed inside the box.
Internal dimensions are measured in millimetres (mm) as Length × Width × Height.
Box Style Guide
Five Panel Folder Box (0409)
One Piece Wrap
BOX STYLE0409
The Five Panel Folder Wrap Box is a versatile and durable packaging solution designed to provide optimal protection. Its five-panel folder design wraps snugly around products, making it particularly well-suited for long items such as golf clubs, or thin items like picture frames and mirrors. Constructed from high-quality corrugated material, this box ensures your items remain secure during transit.
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WHY CHOOSE THIS STYLE
Features & Benefits
✓Securely wraps around your merchandise to ensure a snug fit
✓Overlapping panels provide excellent protection
✓Commonly used for long, thin or flat items that require edge and surface protection
✓Requires tape to seal closed
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RECOMMENDED APPLICATIONS
Commonly Used For
Machinery ComponentsFrames and MirrorsSporting EquipmentLong Product KitsFlat-packed Items
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STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE
Assembly Instructions
Quick & Easy Assembly
Five Panel Folder boxes arrive flat and bundled.
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To assemble, start with the folding the corner panels at 90° angles.
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Then fold the the length flaps at 90° angles.
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Use tape or staples to secure the inner corner flaps to the sides.
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Once the base is assembled, pack your product inside.
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Fold the lid at 90° angles, and close over the base.
Internal dimensions are measured in millimetres (mm) as Length × Width × Height.
Box Style Guide
Postal Mailer Box (0401)
One Piece Folder / Maltese Cross
BOX STYLE0401
The Postal Mailer Box is a single-piece packaging solution designed to securely wrap around and protect your items during transit. The extended flaps are scored, often at various heights, enabling them to wrap around and enclose the item securely within. Perfect for shipping thin items such as books, documents, and small electronics, this box offers excellent protection and a professional presentation. They require tape for secure closure.
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WHY CHOOSE THIS STYLE
Features & Benefits
✓Contents are protected and do not shift during transit
✓Saves space in inventory and reduces shipping costs due to its compact profile when flat
✓Ideal for sending documents, presentations, catalogues and brochures
✓Best suited to lighter products rather than heavy or bulky items
✓Requires tape to seal closed
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RECOMMENDED APPLICATIONS
Commonly Used For
Flat or low-profile itemsPrinted MaterialsApparelGift Packs
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STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE
Assembly Instructions
Quick & Easy Assembly
Postal Mailers arrive flat and bundled.
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To assemble fold along the pre-scored creases at 90° angles. Once your product is inside, seal the outside by taping along the seam. The box is now ready for use.
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Once your product is inside, seal the outside by taping along the seam.