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MORE +5 Must-Know folding carton designs
2023-10-13
A versatile, cost-effective, and sustainable packaging solution for a wide range of products, folding cartons should be on every package designer or brand owner’s radar. With excellent structural and design capabilities, as well as the ability to fold flat for efficient storage and shipping, folding cartons can suit a wide variety of products and branding needs.
In this article, we’ll explore five of the most common folding carton styles on the market today. A quick review of these simple and timeless designs can help you make informed decisions about which type of carton is best suited for your current projects.
1、Standard Reverse Tuck
The Standard Reverse Tuck (SRT) has a top closure that tucks in the opposite direction from the bottom closure. The SRT can be assembled through automation or manually and provides secure and easy closure. SRTs are typically used to package lightweight, smaller products. These cartons are typically shipped flat to the manufacturer, which makes them easy to transport and store.
2、French Reverse Tuck
The French Reverse Tuck (FRT) differs from the SRT in that the top closure hinges off the front panel and tucks to the rear, while the bottom closure hinges off the rear and tucks to the front. FRTs can have a slit (pie) lock bottom and a friction lock top. Other common combinations are slit lock top and bottom and friction lock top and bottom.
FRTs are used frequently in the cosmetic industry as they have a very finished appearance and substantial latitude for graphic design. FRTs also offer extra protection, given that double tuck-in closure.
3、Straight Tuck (Airplane Style)
The Straight Tuck features closure panels on both the top and bottom that hinge from the rear to tuck into the front. This style is a common choice for products that are lightweight and do not require as much protection as heavier products. It is commonly used in the beverage, food, cosmetic, medical, software, and toy industries.
The Straight Tuck is easy to assemble and provides a simple, clean look. Do you receive any monthly subscriptions in the mail? If so, chances are your package will arrive in a Straight Tuck box.
4、Automatic Bottom
The Automatic Bottom is pre-glued in the converter’s plant. It is hand erected and typically used where fast setup is critical, but production volume does not justify an investment in automatic packaging equipment.
The Automatic Bottom features an automatic bottom that pops open when the carton is assembled. The automatic bottom provides great stability and strength, which makes it ideal for heavier products. It is commonly used for food, liquor, and pharmaceutical products.
5、Six Corner (Point) Beers (a.k.a) Biers
The Six Corner Beers Tray is glued by the converter and shipped flat to the consumer, where it’s generally assembled and filled by hand. This style tray has a lid that does not tuck but instead locks in place on the front panel. This style is a good choice for products that require extra strength and stability. However, it may be more difficult to assemble than other styles, which could slow down production lines.
Craving something sweet? The Six Corners Beers Tray is often used in the baked goods industry. Chances are your last box of donuts came in this unique folding carton style. A variation on this basic style includes conventional Beers corners at the front of the base tray and the front cover with bellows or gussets in the rear corners.
When choosing a folding carton style, it’s important to consider the needs of your product. Some styles may provide extra strength and protection, while others may be more cost-effective or easy to assemble. Additionally, the aesthetic of the packaging should be considered, as different styles may provide different looks.
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