Product and handling
Heavy, fragile, sharp, liquid, or crush-sensitive products need different board, inserts, pads, and closures.
Corrugated packaging
Custom corrugated packaging
Hercule Industrial procures and supplies a wide variety of custom corrugated packaging.
Samples to 100+ unit short-runs to 5K+ units production-runs. US-based production & shipping. Bespoke structural & print design services available.
Packaging types
Common corrugated packaging types
Browse common corrugated packaging categories, or jump straight to specific needs such as retail trays, divider cartons, sleeve packs, or protective inserts.
Shipping cartons
Outer cartons for parcel, pallet, storage, and fulfillment work.
Shipping carton examples
Mailers and trays
Hinged mailers, folded trays, kit boxes, and presentation packs.
Mailer and tray examples
Lid-and-base boxes
Two-piece packaging where the lid and base are made separately.
Lid-and-base examples
Sleeves and sliding packs
Sleeves, bands, liners, and sliding packs for holding or presenting products.
Sleeve and sliding pack examples
Multi-piece corrugated cases
Heavier corrugated cases built from separate panels or reinforced parts.
Multi-piece case examples
Quick-setup boxes
Pre-glued cartons for repeated packing where setup time matters.
Quick-setup examples
Displays and shelf packs
POP displays, shelf trays, counter displays, racks, and retail-ready packs.
Display examples
Inserts, pads, and dividers
Internal pieces for separation, support, spacing, and edge protection.
Insert and pad examplesI need corrugated packaging to...
ship finished products through freight, storage, or warehouse handlingStocked goods, replacement parts, pallet loads, warehouse transfers, and regular outbound shipping.View product examplesstop bottles, jars, or parts from hitting each otherBottles, jars, machined parts, hardware kits, and products that scratch or knock together.View product exampleskeep powders, pellets, or small fasteners from leaking outPowders, pellets, small fasteners, bagged goods, and loose parts that can slip through flap gaps.View product examplesclose small cartons without tapeSample cartons, retail boxes, reusable cases, tuck tops, snap bottoms, and lock-bottom closures.View product examplesmake stockroom picking and kit packing easierStockrooms, kit picking, internal moves, file storage, and parts pulled by hand.View product exampleshang or carry small retail itemsPeg walls, small accessories, sample bundles, and carry-home retail packs.View product examplespack sample kits, devices, or parts in two-piece boxesSample kits, device parts, hardware kits, gift sets, and presentation boxes.View product exampleshold bulk product or pallet-size loadsLoose product, large fills, pallet boxes, warehouse moves, and industrial bulk supply.View product examplesship flat products, panels, books, or sample boardsBooks, panels, framed pieces, prints, gaskets, sample boards, and other flat goods.View product exampleswrap long, narrow, or awkward products with corrugated boardLong parts, rods, rolled goods, framed items, flat packs, and wraparound shipping.View product examplessend samples, kits, or small parts in mailer boxesLaunch samples, hardware kits, printed materials, ecommerce parcels, and top-loaded parts.View product exampleshold products in trays for picking, packing, or displayKitting benches, assembly work, bakery packs, shelf trays, and top-loaded products.View product examplesshow produce, baked goods, or retail items in shallow traysProduce, baked goods, shelf trays, pallet displays, and retail items shoppers need to see.View product exampleskeep trays square on filling or gluing linesFood packs, lined trays, pouches, filling lines, and glued trays that need to stay square.View product examplesadd a printed sleeve to trays, bottles, or bundlesTrays, bottle packs, sample kits, bundles, and printed retail sleeves.View product examplesmake a drawer-style sample or retail boxSamples, retail kits, small components, and drawer-style presentation boxes.View product examplesprotect heavier products through rough freight or plant handlingStacking, side impact, long panels, heavy contents, and rough freight handling.View product examplesship heavier parts with built-in buffersEquipment, fixtures, assemblies, and parts that need protection inside the outer case.View product examplespack repeat orders fasterRepeat orders, hand packing, fulfillment benches, and short production batches.View product exampleskeep bottles, cups, or jars uprightBottles, cups, jars, and small containers with separation and carry handles.View product examplesship retail product in shelf-ready traysRetail products that ship in the same tray they go onto the shelf in.View product examplesshow small products on a counter or sample stationPackets, small bottles, sachets, accessories, and samples at counters or demo stations.View product examplesdisplay products on a counter, shelf, peg, or floor standPeg displays, shelf racks, counter cartons, floor stands, and retail promos.View product examplesdisplay bulk retail product on a pallet or floor standDump bins, pallet wraps, pedestals, bulk retail promos, and larger stocked displays.View product exampleskeep display products upright and easy to restockDisplay inserts, shelves, cells, and product supports that keep displays tidy.View product examplesship online orders in boxes that can handle returnsOnline orders, replacement parts, samples, and mailers that may come back as returns.View product examplesseparate layers or protect finished faces inside the boxLayer separation, face protection, rub points, and stacking inside the box.View product exampleshold jars, devices, or kit parts in place inside the cartonJars, devices, assemblies, and kit parts that need a tray or platform inside the carton.View product examplessort hardware, jars, or small parts inside a cartonHardware, jars, samples, and mixed small parts sorted inside one carton.View product examplesbrace heavier or fragile products inside the cartonEquipment, assemblies, fragile items, and heavy parts that can shift in transit.View product examplesprotect fragile products without foam blocksEquipment, electronics, fixtures, and fragile parts that need paper-based shock protection.View product examplesstop edges, corners, panels, or finished faces from getting markedFinished panels, exposed corners, rails, channels, and surfaces that can chip or dent.View product examples
FEFCO catalog
Standard FEFCO corrugated designs
Browse the 300+ standardized custom packaging templates designed by FEFCO that we can quickly supply.
View FEFCO catalogFactors to consider
Corrugated packaging depends on the product, how it is packed, and what happens during shipping, storage, display, or handling.
Shipping and storage
Parcel, pallet, warehouse, return, and mixed-shipment work put different stress on the package.
Packing work
Hand-packed short runs and repeat packing lines need different setup time, closure style, and assembly steps.
Presentation and print
A retail display, sample kit, or branded mailer needs more attention to opening, front face, and print area than a plain shipper.
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