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EVC41104

Vented Roll-End Tray with Hinged Lid

This one-piece corrugated tray features a hinged lid and inward-folding side flanges that create a continuous support ledge. Designed for flat, wide products, the ledge protects the lid from crushing downward, making it a strong choice for bakery items, food service, and delicate retail presentations.

Instead of standard friction locks, the front corners secure via tabs that pop through circular holes in the front wall. This creates a strong mechanical lock while providing incidental venting for the contents.

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  • Inward-folding side flanges support the lid against top compression
  • Corner holes lock the tray and provide incidental venting
  • Delivered flat for hand assembly at the packing station

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Product Fit and Packing Scenarios

Bakery and Food Service

The top flanges provide a rigid resting place for the lid, keeping it from pressing inward and damaging frosted or delicate items. The corner locking holes naturally allow steam to escape, which helps maintain product texture.

Flat Retail Kits and Apparel

For low-profile goods that require a clean unboxing presentation, the roll-over front wall hides raw corrugated edges. The hinged lid opens fully for easy access to the contents.

Catering and Event Delivery

The top flanges provide a stable surface for stacking multiple trays during local delivery, while the corner vents help manage heat and moisture for prepared foods.

Fragile Component Kitting

The inward-folding side flanges create a protective perimeter that keeps the lid from pressing down on delicate parts, making it useful for low-profile electronics or hardware kits.

Retail and Food Service Environments

Retail and Bakery Counters

The flat delivery and quick tab-and-hole locking system allow staff to assemble the trays on demand without applying tape or glue at the counter.

Local Catering and Delivery

The top flanges allow multiple trays to be stacked for local transport without the lids crushing inward, protecting the presentation of the contents.

E-commerce and Subscription Kits

For low-profile goods that require a clean unboxing presentation, the roll-over front wall hides raw corrugated edges. When used for parcel shipping, the tray must be secured with a wafer seal or placed inside an outer mailer.

When to Consider Standard Roll-End Trays

Standard friction locks versus hole-and-tab locks

If you do not need corner venting or prefer a completely solid front wall, a standard roll-end tray with a hinged lid (FEFCO 0466) uses friction locks instead. This provides a cleaner exterior and is often easier to fold if you are using thicker corrugated board.

Fully enclosed shipping versus vented presentation

If the product requires complete protection from dust or external elements during transit, a standard RSC or a fully sealed mailer may be a better choice than a tray with corner venting holes.

Board Thickness and Print Surface Planning

Board Caliper and Locking Clearance

The corner locking tabs must pass cleanly through the circular holes. This mechanism works best with thinner profiles like E-flute or F-flute. If your product weight requires a thicker B-flute or C-flute, the hole and tab dimensions must be carefully adjusted and prototyped to prevent binding during assembly.

Two-Sided Printing for the Support Flanges

Because the side flanges fold inward 90 degrees to support the lid, they display the inside liner of the corrugated board. If the tray exterior is printed, you may want to specify two-sided printing so the support ledge matches the outside graphics.

Venting and Moisture Control

Evaluate whether the product benefits from the incidental venting provided by the corner locking holes, or if a completely sealed environment is necessary for freshness or protection.

Stacking and Top-Crush Requirements

Review the weight of the products and how high the trays will be stacked to ensure the side flanges provide adequate support for the lid.

Adjusting the Flanges and Locks

Flange Width and Lid Support

The width of the inward-folding side flanges can be adjusted based on how much top-crush resistance the product needs. Wider flanges offer more support for the lid but reduce the usable internal width of the tray.

Locking Tab and Hole Sizing

The dimensions of the corner tabs and receiving holes can be adjusted to match the specific thickness of the corrugated board, ensuring a secure lock without tearing.

Front Tuck Tab Depth

The length of the lid's front tuck tab can be modified to increase closure security, especially if the tray will be handled frequently before opening.

Packing details

Die-Cutting and Hole Stripping

The circular holes in the front wall must be fully stripped of waste material during the die-cutting process. If waste remains in the holes, the corner tabs cannot lock properly during hand assembly.

Additional notes

Hand folding sequence and tab alignment

The side walls fold up first, bringing the locking tabs into position. The front wall then folds up, allowing the tabs to pop through the holes before the front panel rolls over to lock everything in place.

Related Trays and Lidded Boxes

FEFCO 0466: Standard Roll-End Tray with Hinged Lid

A useful alternative if you want a solid front wall without venting holes, using standard friction locks for assembly.

FEFCO 0426: Roll-End Tray Base

A practical choice if you need an open tray for a separate lid or a shrink-wrapped presentation.

FAQs

Can this tray be shipped through parcel networks?

Not on its own. The hinged lid closes with a single front tuck, which may open during parcel sorting and delivery. For parcel shipping, the tray must be secured with external tape, a wafer seal, or placed inside an outer mailer bag.

Does the top flange reduce the internal packing space?

The side flanges fold inward, creating a ledge that sits inside the overall footprint. Your product must fit between these flanges, or sit low enough in the tray that the flanges rest above it.

Why is thinner corrugated board recommended for this style?

The front corners lock by pushing a corrugated tab through a precisely cut hole. Thinner boards like E-flute flex easily through the hole and lock securely. Thicker boards can bind, tear, or require excessive force to assemble.

Where can graphics be printed on this tray?

The entire exterior, including the lid, base, and outer walls, can be printed. Keep in mind that the inward-folding side flanges will show the inside liner, so two-sided printing is necessary if you want those ledges to carry graphics.

Do packers need to apply glue or tape to assemble this tray?

The tray is designed for hand assembly using the corner hole-and-tab locks and the front roll-over wall. It holds its shape mechanically once folded.

Is this tray safe for direct food contact?

The structural design is well-suited for food, but food safety depends entirely on the specific papers and coatings you select. You must specify a food-safe liner or use a barrier sheet inside the tray.

Can these trays be stacked on top of each other?

The inward-folding side flanges provide a resting ledge for the lid, which helps support the weight of trays stacked above it. The exact stacking limit depends on the board grade and the weight of the contents.

Can the corner venting holes be removed?

The circular holes are an integral part of the locking mechanism for this specific tray style. If you need a solid front wall without holes, a standard roll-end tray with friction locks is a better alternative.

Review your product dimensions and top-clearance needs to confirm the support flanges provide the right protection without interfering with the contents.