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EVC41153

Stackable Two-Panel Lid Tray

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Top highlights

Protruding tabs align stacked trays
Two-piece lid meets in the center
Side vents for airflow and cooling

About this product

This flat-shipped corrugated tray features an integrated two-panel lid and a unique tab-and-slot locking system. Semi-circular tabs extend from the inner walls, passing through the lid to lock it closed while acting as alignment guides for stacking multiple trays.

Designed for manual assembly without tape, it includes side ventilation holes, making it a useful option for catering, bakery delivery, and local transport where secure vertical stacking is required.

Common uses

Catering and bakery delivery
Pizza and hot food transport
In-plant kitting and parts stacking
Produce and farm delivery

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Delivery and Stacking Use Cases

Catering and Hot Food Delivery

The built-in side vents allow steam to escape, while the interlocking tabs keep multiple orders stable during local transport. The unglued, flat-shipped design saves space in crowded kitchens before use.

In-Plant Kitting and Parts Stacking

For internal logistics, the protruding tabs help prevent stacked trays from sliding off carts or pallets. The two-panel lid can be left open for easy access during assembly or closed for movement between stations.

Bakery and Pastry Transport

Delicate baked goods benefit from the rigid support flanges and ventilated sides. The interlocking tabs allow drivers to stack multiple orders in delivery vans without putting weight directly on the pastries.

Produce and Farm Delivery

Local produce routes often need airflow and vertical stacking. The side holes provide ventilation, and the tab-and-slot system keeps the trays aligned during transit.

Delivery and Handling Environments

Local Transport and Van Delivery

This tray is built for controlled, local delivery environments where trays are stacked and handled manually. Because the locking tabs protrude above the lid, it is generally not used for loose parcel shipping unless placed inside a master outer carton.

High-Volume Kitchen Assembly

The unglued, flat-shipped format takes up minimal space in prep areas. Packers fold the trays on demand, using the tab-and-slot system to secure the lid without needing tape or adhesive.

Multi-Drop Delivery Routes

When drivers need to organize multiple orders in a single vehicle, the protruding tabs act as alignment guides. This helps keep stacks stable around corners and during stops.

Situations That Point to Other Tray Styles

Uninterrupted Top Graphics

Because the lid is formed by two panels meeting in the center, any top graphics will have a visible seam. If your branding relies on a large, continuous display panel, a standard roll-end tuck-top tray with a single hinged lid is worth evaluating.

Automated Packing Lines

This tray relies on a specific manual folding sequence to align the inner flanges, tabs, and lid slots. If your operation uses automated tray formers, a simpler glued tray or standard machine-erected design may be a better fit.

Board, Print, and Modification Choices

Board Thickness and Lock Fit

The width of the slots in the lid should align with the caliper of your chosen corrugated board. E-flute and B-flute generally provide the crisp folds needed for the tabs to pass through smoothly. Thicker boards like C-flute may need slot adjustments to prevent tearing during assembly.

Print Layout and the Center Seam

Artwork on the top of the box will be split across the two lid panels. Designers should account for slight alignment tolerances where the panels meet, or focus branding on the solid side walls.

Ventilation and Airflow Needs

The circular side holes are standard for hot food and produce, but they can be removed from the template if your product needs a fully enclosed side wall.

Stacking Weight and Flute Choice

While the tabs prevent lateral sliding, the vertical weight limit depends on the board grade and flute profile. Heavy loads should be tested with physical samples to ensure the base and walls support the stack.

Template Adjustments

Ventilation Hole Removal

If airflow is not required for your product, the circular side vents can be removed from the template to simplify the die-cutting and stripping process.

Tab and Slot Sizing

The width and height of the semi-circular locking tabs can be adjusted based on the overall size of the tray and the handling needs of the stacked items.

Support Flange Depth

The internal ledge that supports the lid panels can be widened or narrowed. This changes how much resting surface the lid has, which can be adjusted based on the product inside.

Packing details

Manual Assembly Sequence

Packers usually fold the inner support flanges first so the locking tabs stand upright, then fold the outer walls, and finally bring the two lid panels down so the slots drop over the tabs.

Additional notes

Board thickness and slot clearance

The slots in the lid panels should be sized to accommodate the exact thickness of your corrugated board. Changing board grades without updating the slot width can cause the lock to fit poorly or tear.

FAQs

Can I ship this tray through a parcel courier?

Protruding tabs are likely to catch or crush in mixed courier networks, and the unsealed lid can open during rough handling. An outer shipping box is usually needed for parcel delivery.

Does this tray require tape or glue?

No. The tray is delivered flat and assembles manually. The lid locks when the pre-cut slots drop over the upright semi-circular tabs.

How high can these trays be stacked?

The tabs help prevent lateral sliding, but the vertical weight limit depends entirely on the board grade, flute profile, and the weight of your product. Heavy loads should be tested with physical samples.

Can the two lid panels overlap instead of meeting in the middle?

The template is designed so the panels meet exactly in the center. Creating an overlap requires a custom structural redesign to ensure the locking slots still align with the tabs.

Where is the best place to print logos?

The side walls offer uninterrupted print surfaces. The top lid has a center seam, so continuous graphics across the top require careful alignment and may show a slight gap.

Are the side holes mandatory?

No. The circular vents are standard for food delivery and airflow, but they can be removed from the design if your product requires a fully enclosed side wall.

Which flute profiles work well for the locking tabs?

E-flute and B-flute generally fold cleanly, allowing the tabs to pass through the lid slots. Thicker boards may require the slot width to be adjusted so the lock functions properly.

How are these trays delivered?

They ship flat and unglued. This saves storage space in kitchens or packing areas before they are folded on demand.