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EVC41022

Stackable Corrugated Tray with Top Ledges

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Folded top ledges for vertical pallet stacking
Double-wall ends with integrated hand holes
Manual assembly with tuck tongues and locking tabs

About this product

This corrugated tray features integrated hand holes and folded top ledges, creating a stackable structure while keeping the center open for product access. The double-wall ends provide carrying strength, and the top ledges lock into the side walls to resist outward bowing under vertical weight.

Delivered flat and assembled by hand without tape or glue, this tray fits produce packing, bakery kitting, and retail-ready displays where both presentation and pallet stacking are required.

Common uses

Produce and agricultural packing
Bakery and food distribution
Retail-ready shelf displays
Internal WIP and kitting

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Produce, Retail Display, and Kitting

Produce and agricultural packing

The open top allows for ventilation and inspection, while the top ledges provide a flat surface to stack multiple loaded trays on a pallet without crushing the contents.

Retail-ready shelf displays

Products remain visible and accessible to shoppers. The top ledges offer an upward-facing surface for branding, pricing, or promotional graphics.

Internal WIP and kitting

The integrated hand holes and double-wall ends make this tray easy for operators to carry heavy parts or assemblies between workstations.

Bakery and fresh food transport

The open center allows heat and moisture to escape, while the ledges provide the stacking strength needed for multi-tier delivery racks.

Retail, Distribution, and Industrial Handling

Retail merchandising

Store staff can lift and position these trays directly onto shelves. The locking structure keeps the tray rigid during repeated handling.

Food distribution

For bakery or fresh food distribution, the tray balances airflow with the structural integrity needed for palletized transport.

Industrial parts handling

Moving heavy components between assembly stations requires strong handles and the ability to stack trays without crushing the parts inside.

When to Compare Simpler Trays or Enclosed Shippers

Standard roll-end trays

If vertical stacking strength is not a primary concern, a standard roll-end tray without top ledges offers a simpler folding sequence and uses less corrugated board.

Fully enclosed shippers

This tray is open at the top and does not seal. If the product will be shipped individually through a parcel network, compare it to a fully enclosed mailer or standard shipping box.

Board Thickness, Ledge Width, and Assembly Planning

Board thickness and flute profile

An E-flute board works well for lighter retail displays, while heavier produce or industrial parts may require a thicker B or C-flute. Changing the board thickness requires adjusting the locking slots in the template so the tabs do not bind during assembly.

Ledge width

The width of the top ledge can be adjusted. A wider ledge increases stacking stability and branding space, while a narrower ledge provides a larger opening for product access.

Assembly labor

This tray requires a multi-step manual folding sequence. It is designed for hand-packing stations rather than automated folder-gluer lines.

Hand hole placement and sizing

Decide whether the cutouts need to accommodate gloved hands or if they should be removed entirely for automated lifting equipment.

Adjusting Handles, Ledges, and Locking Tabs

Hand hole sizing

The cutouts on the end walls can be resized to fit specific handling needs or removed entirely if carrying handles are not required.

Bench ledge width

The top horizontal panels can be widened to increase the stacking surface or narrowed to maximize the top opening for product access.

Tuck tongue depth

The locking tabs that secure the top ledges can be extended for a tighter hold if the tray will undergo rough handling.

Packing details

Flat delivery and storage footprint

Because the inner walls and top ledges are attached to the main body, the unfolded flat blank is relatively large. This may require a larger pallet footprint for storing the unassembled trays.

Additional notes

Print surfaces on the top ledge

The horizontal top ledges provide a prominent surface for branding, pricing, or handling instructions that remains readable even when the trays are stacked on a pallet.

FAQs

Does this tray require tape or glue to stay together?

No, it uses a series of locking tabs. The inner width walls lock into the base, and the top ledges tuck securely into the side walls.

Can this tray be erected on automated packing lines?

This specific design relies on a multi-step manual folding sequence. It is generally erected by hand at a packing station.

How do the top ledges improve stacking?

The horizontal ledges provide a flat resting surface for the tray above it. Because they lock into the end walls, they also prevent the long sides of the tray from bowing outward under vertical weight.

Can the hand holes tear under heavy loads?

The hand holes are cut through double-thick corrugated board on the ends of the tray, which provides extra reinforcement. For extremely heavy goods, a heavier board grade can be specified.

Can the width of the top ledge be changed?

Yes. The ledge can be widened for more stacking surface and branding area, or narrowed to provide a larger opening for product access.

What happens if we use a thicker corrugated board?

Thicker flutes improve stacking strength, but the locking slots for the top ledges and base tabs must be widened in the template to prevent the board from binding during assembly.

Is this tray suitable for parcel shipping?

No, the open top and manual locks are designed for palletized transport and retail display. Parcel shipping requires a fully enclosed outer box.

How are the top ledges secured in place?

The ends of the top ledges feature tuck tongues that fold down and lock into receiving slots on the top edges of the double-wall ends.