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EVC41150

Split-Lid Corrugated Tray

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Split-lid design opens from the center for retail presentation
Tape-free assembly using circular mechanical locks
Delivered flat and erected manually at the packing bench

About this product

The EVC41150 is a corrugated tray featuring a two-panel lid that meets in the center. Designed for retail unboxing, it opens from the middle to reveal the product inside, making it a strong fit for apparel, bakery goods, and flat-packed kits.

Instead of relying on tape or adhesive, the tray uses a mechanical locking system. Tabs on the lid panels fold down over the side walls, where circular tuck tongues snap into matching cutouts.

Common uses

Retail presentation
Bakery goods
Apparel
Internal kitting

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Retail Presentation and Flat-Pack Kitting

Retail and Presentation Unboxing

The center-opening lid creates a distinct reveal for premium goods, apparel, or curated kits. The mechanical locks hold the tray closed on the shelf while allowing customers to open and re-close the package easily.

Bakery and Flat Goods

The shallow tray style and wide opening make it easy to load and remove delicate or flat items without sliding them out of a sleeve.

Internal Transport and Kitting

Because it sets up quickly without tape, it works well for organizing work-in-progress components or internal kits before final assembly.

Apparel and Soft Goods

The split lid provides a clean presentation for folded garments, allowing the customer to open the package from the center without requiring a separate inner tray.

Apparel, Bakery, and In-Store Display

Store-Floor Retail Setup

The mechanical locks hold the tray closed on the shelf, while the split lid allows retail staff to assemble and load the package without dispensing tape or glue.

Ecommerce and Parcel Delivery

While the split lid offers a great unboxing experience, the external tabs and center seam can catch on sorting equipment. For courier delivery, this tray usually needs an outer shipping box or a secure outer wrap.

Subscription Boxes and Curated Kits

The center-opening reveal works well for multi-item kits where presentation is the primary goal, especially when the tray is shipped inside a larger master carton.

When to Consider a Standard Roll-End Tray

Parcel Shipping Without an Outer Carton

If the package will ship as a standalone parcel, a standard roll-end tuck-top tray with dust flaps offers a smoother exterior and a more secure single-piece lid.

High-Speed Automated Packing Lines

This tray relies on manual folding and the insertion of four circular locks. If your volume points toward automated folder-gluers, consider a pre-glued crash-lock base or a machine-erected tray.

Board Choice and Lock Friction

Board Thickness and Lock Friction

The circular tuck tongues rely on friction to stay closed. Changing the board thickness requires adjusting the lock cutouts to ensure the tabs snap in securely without tearing.

Tooling for Circular Locks

The circular locks and cutouts require flatbed die-cutting. This is common for presentation packaging but means the tray cannot be produced on simple rotary slotters.

Manual Assembly and Packing Labor

Assembly requires folding the walls, closing the two lid panels, and manually pressing the four circular locks into place. Factor this handling time into your fulfillment planning.

Outer Packaging for Shipping

Because the external tabs and center seam can catch during transit, decide whether this tray will be placed inside a master carton or a mailer bag for final delivery.

Adjusting the Locking Tabs and Lid Proportions

Tuck Tongue Width and Radius

The width and radius of the tuck tongues can be adjusted to make the closure tighter for heavier boards or looser for easier manual packing.

Center Seam and Lid Overlap

By default, the two lid panels are sized to meet in the center. If your product requires an overlapping lid for extra security, the template logic must be modified.

Crease Offset for Thicker Boards

The distance between the lock and the fold can be adjusted to ensure the tabs seat properly if a heavier corrugated profile is selected.

Packing details

Internal Corner Flaps for Loading Stability

The template includes internal corner flaps that brace the side and end walls before the lid is closed, keeping the open tray square while you load the product.

Single-Sided Printing Efficiency

Because the exterior of the base, the outer walls, and the top of the lid panels all share the same side of the flat blank, this tray uses single-sided printing effectively.

Additional notes

Print Panel and Center Seam Graphics

The flat, split lid provides a unique canvas for branding. Graphics can be designed to span across the center seam or treat each panel as a separate visual element.

FAQs

Does this tray require tape or glue to assemble?

The tray is designed for manual assembly using a mechanical locking system. Circular tabs on the lid fold down and snap into cutouts on the side walls to hold the structure together.

Can I ship this tray through the mail as-is?

It is generally not a good fit for direct parcel shipping. The split lid and external locking tabs can catch on conveyor belts or open during rough handling. For ecommerce, it is often used inside an outer shipping box.

Will the two lid panels overlap?

By default, the template is calculated so the two lid panels meet in the center without overlapping or leaving a gap. If you need an overlap, the design must be specifically modified.

What board grades work well for this locking system?

Thinner corrugated profiles, such as E-flute or F-flute, are strong fits because they fold cleanly and allow the circular locks to snap securely. Thicker boards like B-flute can be used, but the lock dimensions must be adjusted to accommodate the extra bulk.

How is the tray delivered?

The trays are delivered flat and stacked on pallets, which minimizes shipping and storage space before they are needed at the packing bench.

Can this be packed on an automated line?

This is a manual-assembly package. The sequence of folding the walls, closing the split lid, and engaging the four circular locks requires hand packing.

Can I use custom inserts with this tray?

The flat base and straight walls accommodate die-cut inserts or dividers to organize multiple items within the kit.

Which panels are best for branding?

The two top lid panels offer a prominent canvas for graphics. Because the exterior walls and the top of the lid share the same side of the flat blank, single-sided printing covers the most visible surfaces.