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EVC11305

Auto-Bottom 6-Cell Partition Box

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Top highlights

  • Deploys a 3x2 internal divider grid during base setup
  • Eliminates separate insert assembly during hand packing
  • Requires thin micro-flute board for proper folding

About this product

The EVC11305 is a specialized corrugated carton that combines an auto-erecting base with a built-in 3x2 divider grid. When the flat box is squared by hand, the bottom flaps interlock to form the floor while deploying six internal cells, eliminating the need to assemble and insert a separate partition.

Because the dividers are cut from the same single piece of board as the outer walls, this package requires a larger material footprint and specialized manufacturing compared to a standard box. It is chosen when the labor savings of rapid manual packing outweigh the material footprint, making it a practical choice for retail beverage sets, cosmetic assortments, and fragile jar multi-packs.

Common uses

  • Retail beverage 6-packs
  • Cosmetic sets
  • Glass jar assortments
  • Fragile candle sets

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Retail Sets And High-Speed Manual Packing

Retail beverage and jar assortments

The built-in dividers keep glass or rigid containers separated to prevent clashing. The tuck-and-tongue top closure provides a clean presentation for retail shelves.

High-volume manual kitting

For fulfillment centers packing multi-item sets, the rapid-erecting grid removes the bottleneck of folding and loading separate corrugated partitions, speeding up the packing line.

Cosmetic and skincare sets

Keeps multiple small bottles organized and upright without requiring custom molded pulp or foam inserts.

Fragile glassware and candle sets

Prevents item-to-item clashing during handling while presenting the set uniformly upon opening.

Fulfillment And Retail Environments

Co-packing and manual fulfillment

This package is designed entirely around manual packing speed. The complex pre-gluing done by the converter means the packer only needs to squeeze the edges to create six ready-to-load cells.

Retail display and presentation

The tongue lock secures the lid cleanly, and the internal grid presents the six items uniformly when the customer opens the box.

Subscription box multi-item sets

Provides a structured unboxing experience for curated sets without adding loose void fill or separate dividers.

When To Compare Separate Inserts Or Standard Bases

Heavy products requiring thick board

Because the internal dividers are formed by complex folds from the bottom flaps, this box cannot be made from thick B-flute or C-flute. If the product weight demands heavy corrugated board, look at a standard auto-bottom box paired with a separate heavy-duty partition.

Trial runs or changing product sizes

The blank for this box is exceptionally large and requires a specialized multi-point gluing process. For short runs or uncertain product dimensions, a standard carton with a separate drop-in divider is often easier to trial.

Board Thickness, Cell Fit, And Transit Routing

Micro-flute board selection

The intricate folding of the internal grid requires thin board, typically E-flute or F-flute. Thicker materials will bind during erection or cause the knocked-down flat to become too bulky for efficient palletization.

Outer parcel protection

While the internal grid protects against item-to-item clashing, the tongue-lock lid is designed for retail presentation, not rough courier transit. E-commerce shipments usually require an outer master shipper or a tamper-evident seal.

Inbound freight and pallet density

Because the divider panels add extra layers of board when collapsed, the flat boxes take up more pallet space than standard auto-bottom cartons. This should be factored into inbound freight and warehouse storage planning.

Divider height clearance

The internal dividers do not reach the very top of the box. They are typically sized to 80 percent of the total height, leaving clearance for bottle caps, jar lids, or top-loading instructions.

Cell Dimensions And Lid Clearances

Cell width and overall footprint

The 3x2 grid dimensions are driven by the target cell width to ensure a snug fit around the product. The overall box length and width scale automatically based on the cell size.

Divider height and top clearance

The dividers can be adjusted to sit lower in the box, accommodating specific bottle necks, pumps, or instruction inserts placed on top of the products.

Tongue lock width

The locking tab on the top lid can be widened or narrowed to adjust the friction fit for the retail environment.

Packing details

Pre-glued base kinematics

The complex pre-gluing done by the converter means the packer only needs to square the box. The internal slots must be precisely matched to the board thickness to prevent binding during this motion.

Additional notes

Divider height clearance

The internal dividers do not reach the very top of the box. They are typically sized to 80 percent of the total height, leaving clearance for bottle caps, jar lids, or top-loading instructions.

Alternative Auto-Bottom And Partition Choices

FAQs

Can this box be made from heavy B-flute or C-flute corrugated?

Heavy flutes are generally avoided. The complex folding required to form the internal dividers from the bottom flaps will bind if the board is too thick. It relies on micro-flutes like E-flute or F-flute to erect smoothly.

Is an integral partition a better choice than a separate divider?

It depends on the packing operation. The integral box uses a larger material footprint and a specialized gluing process. The advantage comes entirely from the labor saved during manual packing.

Does the tongue lock stay closed during parcel shipping?

The tongue lock provides a strong friction fit for retail handling, but it can dislodge during rough courier transit. Parcel shipments often rely on an outer shipping box or an external seal.

Can the 3x2 grid be changed to a 2x2 or 4x2 layout?

The folding geometry of this specific template is built around a 3x2 grid. Changing the cell count requires a different structural template to handle the altered bottom-flap kinematics.

Does this box require automated setup equipment?

It is designed for manual fulfillment. The converter pre-glues the complex base, allowing a packer to square the box and deploy the dividers by hand in one motion.

Do these boxes take up more warehouse space than standard cartons?

The internal divider panels fold flat inside the collapsed box, making the knocked-down flats thicker than standard auto-bottom boxes. This reduces the number of boxes that fit on a single inbound pallet.

How high do the internal dividers reach?

The internal dividers typically extend to 80 percent of the box height. This leaves clearance at the top for bottle caps, jar lids, or instruction inserts.

Can the tongue lock be removed if we plan to tape the box?

The tongue and receiver slit can be removed from the template if the packing line prefers to seal the top lid with a clear wafer seal or packing tape.