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EVC11282

Corrugated 4-Pack Carrier

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Product details

Top highlights

  • Crash-lock assembly with an auto-locking base
  • Integrated cross dividers separate four individual cells
  • Pairs with a master carton for palletization or parcel transit

About this product

The EVC11282 is a one-piece corrugated basket carrier designed to hold four bottles, cans, or jars for retail display and consumer carry-out. It features a central carrying handle, integrated cross dividers to help separate glass items, and an angled side-wall profile that keeps product labels visible.

Delivered flat with joints pre-glued, this carrier uses a crash-lock base that snaps into a 2x2 grid when opened. This reduces the need for tape, separate partition inserts, or complex folding at the packing station, making it useful for hand-packing lines.

Common uses

  • Craft beer and cider bottles
  • Gourmet sauce and condiment jars
  • Premium beverage cans
  • Retail promotional kits
  • Cold-brew and specialty coffee sets

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Retail Beverage and Kitting Applications

Craft beer and premium beverages

Holds glass bottles with a double-thick handle spine and a glued crash-lock floor that supports the downward weight.

Gourmet sauces and condiments

Keeps glass jars separated with integrated cross dividers, helping to reduce clashing during retail handling and consumer transport.

Retail promotional kits

Provides a ready-to-carry presentation for four-part product sets, using the angled side walls to frame the items for display.

Cold-brew and specialty coffee sets

Groups four ready-to-drink cans or bottles into a single retail unit, making it easier for consumers to purchase a complete tasting flight.

Packing Line and Distribution Fit

Manual packing stations

The knocked-down flat delivery and crash-lock base remove most setup labor before loading. Operators push the edges to square the carrier, drop in the product, and move to the next unit.

Retail display and carry-out

The open top and central handle encourage consumer grab-and-go behavior, while the corrugated construction provides more rigidity than paperboard alternatives.

Tasting rooms and local retail

Provides a convenient way for customers to mix and match four different beverages, with a sturdy handle for the trip home.

When to Consider a 6-Pack or Folding Carton

Need for six items

If the product needs a 3x2 grid, compare this to the EVC11283 6-pack carrier, which uses similar crash-lock mechanics for a larger footprint.

Lighter products or premium graphics

If corrugated strength is unnecessary, compare this to folding carton equivalents like the EVF11745, which offer a smoother print surface for lighter items.

E-commerce parcel shipping

This open-top carrier is designed for retail carry-out. For parcel delivery, it should be placed inside a dedicated outer shipping box.

Board, Moisture, and Master Shipper Planning

Moisture and refrigeration

Cold beverages generate condensation. If the carrier will be refrigerated, discuss board and adhesive choices that maintain strength in damp environments.

Master shipper sizing

Because the handle protrudes above the bottles, these carriers cannot be stacked directly on a pallet. They must be packed into master cartons or cross-stacked in protective trays for distribution.

Board thickness and flute

E-flute is often chosen for a clean fold and good print surface. Thicker flutes increase strength but may change how the carrier folds and glues during production.

Cell sizing and bottle fit

The individual compartments should be sized closely to the bottle or can diameter to help reduce rattling and label scuffing during transit.

Cell Sizing and Handle Clearances

Cell length and width

The internal grid can be adjusted to match specific bottle or jar dimensions.

Handle height

The central spine can be extended to provide comfortable finger clearance above taller bottles or jars.

Wall drop angle

The height where the side walls angle downward can be adjusted to reveal more or less of the product for retail display.

Packing details

Divider and handle integration

The cross dividers are cut directly from the central handle panels and glued to the outer walls during manufacturing. This means they deploy automatically without needing separate partition inserts.

Base Flap Orientation Variants

EVC11282

The standard crash-lock base flaps fold parallel to the width of the carrier.

EVC11282a

The crash-lock base flaps are rotated 90 degrees, folding parallel to the length. This changes the load-bearing geometry and folding setup.

Additional notes

Print surface and flute shadow

E-flute is typically used to provide a smooth surface for retail graphics while maintaining enough rigidity for the handle and base.

Automated loading limits

While erection is fast for hand packing, automated drop-packing lines may need specific fixtures to hold the carrier open during loading.

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FAQs

Does this carrier need tape or glue at the packing station?

It arrives pre-glued. Pushing the edges squares the walls, drops the base, and deploys the dividers without extra adhesive.

Can this carrier be used in refrigerators or coolers?

It can, provided the board and adhesives are specified to handle condensation without weakening the base.

Can I ship this directly through the mail?

The open top and exposed handle are designed for retail carry-out. Parcel shipping means loading the carrier into a master shipping box.

How are these stacked on a pallet?

Because the handle extends above the product, direct vertical stacking will crush the handle. They must be packed into master cartons or cross-stacked in protective trays.

Do I need to order separate dividers to keep glass bottles from breaking?

The transverse cross dividers are built into the one-piece blank and deploy automatically when the carrier is opened.

What keeps the bottom from falling out under heavy glass?

The crash-lock base flaps interlock and are glued during manufacturing, transferring the downward weight into the structural walls.

Can the handle height be adjusted for taller bottles?

The central handle spine can be extended to ensure consumers have enough finger clearance above tall closures.

Are prototypes available before a full production run?

A digital cutting table can produce unglued or hand-glued samples to verify bottle fit, handle clearance, and overall presentation before committing to a full run.