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EVC41025

Corrugated Display Tray with Bench Support

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Wide bench edges frame products and support stacking
Roll-over side walls lock directly into the base
Open-top design requires an outer shipper for parcel transit

About this product

This open-top corrugated tray features wide, horizontal bench edges on its short sides, creating a clean frame for retail displays while adding vertical stacking strength. The long walls roll over internal corner flaps and lock directly into the base, securing the tray through mechanical slots.

Delivered flat for manual assembly, it is frequently used for retail-ready packaging, produce handling, and in-plant kitting where products need to remain visible and accessible.

Common uses

Retail ready packaging (RRP)
Produce and agriculture
In-plant parts kitting
Bakery and pastry transport

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Retail Display and Open-Top Handling

Retail-Ready Packaging (RRP)

The bench edges hide raw corrugated flutes on the short sides, providing a finished, framed look for shelf displays. The open top allows consumers immediate access to the product.

Produce and Agriculture

The open top allows ventilation and easy access, while the bench structure supports the weight of stacked trays during palletized transport and storage.

In-Plant Parts Kitting

Manual assembly using folded locks makes it easy to set up on demand for organizing components on an assembly line. The bench edges provide a sturdy grip for handling.

Bakery and Pastry Transport

The wide bench prevents plastic wrap or outer covers from crushing delicate goods, while the open top allows quick access at the retail counter.

Retail, Agriculture, and Kitting

Retail Merchandising

Buyers looking to move products directly from the pallet to the shelf benefit from the framed presentation and clean edges, reducing the need for store staff to unpack individual items.

Fulfillment and Assembly

Operations teams can erect these trays quickly at pack stations without requiring adhesive or fasteners, streamlining the packing process for open-top goods.

Farm-to-Store Distribution

Growers and distributors use this tray to support pallet weight during transit and move straight to the produce aisle without requiring repacking.

Evaluating Standard Trays and Closed Shippers

Standard Roll-End Trays

If maximizing internal volume is more important than the framed display look or enhanced stacking strength, a standard roll-end tray without the bench feature may be a more space-efficient choice.

Closed Shipping Boxes

For single-unit parcel delivery, this open tray requires an outer master carton or shrink wrap. If shipping directly to consumers, a closed mailer or RSC is usually required.

Board Thickness, Bench Width, and Transit Planning

Board Grade and Flute Profile

E-flute provides crisp folds for the bench and roll-over walls. Thicker flutes, such as B or C, increase stacking strength but require wider double creases to prevent the board from cracking during the 180-degree roll-over assembly.

Bench Width Proportions

The width of the horizontal bench can be adjusted to frame the product or increase stacking stability, but wider benches reduce the internal display area available for the product.

Outer Transit Strategy

Because the top is open, buyers must plan how these trays will be unitized for shipping. They are typically stacked on pallets with corner boards or packed inside a master shipper for transit.

Print Surface Strategy

Because the long walls roll over, the outside, the top bench, and the inside long walls all display the same side of the board. Buyers should decide if single-sided printing is enough for their branding goals.

Bench Proportions and Material Clearances

Bench Width Adjustment

The horizontal ledge can be widened or narrowed to suit the product presentation or to match specific stacking requirements.

Locking Tab Clearance

The base slots and double creases are adjusted based on the chosen board thickness to ensure the long walls lock into place without tearing or binding.

Wall Height Proportions

The overall tray height can be adjusted, but the long inner walls must remain short enough to avoid overlapping when folded flat into the base.

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Print Surface and Branding

The roll-over design means the outside walls, the top bench, and the inside of the long walls all display the same side of the corrugated board, making it efficient for single-sided printing.

Flat Delivery and Storage

The single-piece blank ships completely flat, maximizing pallet density and reducing storage space before assembly.

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Single-sided print efficiency

The roll-over assembly presents the same side of the board on the outer walls, the top bench, and the inner long walls, reducing print costs for retail displays.

FAQs

Does this tray use adhesive?

No. The short walls fold up to form the bench, and the long walls roll over the corner flaps, locking into base slots to hold the tray together.

Can this tray be erected by automated machinery?

It is primarily designed for manual assembly at pack stations. Automated tray formers would require specialized plunger tooling to handle the specific bench fold sequence.

Can I ship this tray as an individual parcel?

Not on its own. The open top leaves products exposed. It must be packed inside a master shipper or shrink-wrapped for individual parcel delivery.

Which board thicknesses fold cleanly for the bench?

Thinner profiles like E-flute fold cleanly and lock easily. If heavier B-flute or C-flute is needed for stacking strength, the double creases and locking slots must be widened to accommodate the thicker material.

How does the design affect printing?

Because the long walls roll over to the inside, the exterior, the top bench, and the interior long walls all show the same side of the corrugated board. This allows for high-impact branding using only single-sided printing.

How does the bench support stacking?

The horizontal bench panels transfer vertical weight down through the end walls and corner flaps, allowing the trays to be stacked on pallets or retail shelves.

Can the bench width be changed?

Yes. The horizontal ledge can be widened to create a thicker frame or narrowed to maximize the internal display area, depending on the product size.

How does this tray handle heavy items?

The rolled long walls and corner flaps create reinforced corners. When stacked, the vertical weight transfers through these corners rather than resting on the product itself.

Is this tray suitable for direct food contact?

The structural design works for produce, but direct food contact depends entirely on selecting the right food-safe board, coatings, and inks during production.