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EVC46001

Hexagonal Corrugated Tray with Attached Lid

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Distinctive six-sided footprint
Roll-over front edges hide raw corrugated board
Manual assembly without adhesive

About this product

The EVC46001 is a one-piece corrugated tray that folds into a distinctive six-sided shape. Designed for premium food service, catering, and flat retail presentation, it features a roll-over front wall that locks the angled corners in place while hiding the raw corrugated edge from the user.

Because it relies entirely on mechanical folding rather than glue, this tray ships completely flat. The attached lid uses friction-fit tuck flaps to close, making it easy to open and reclose during serving or unboxing.

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Premium food service and catering
Flat retail goods
Apparel presentation
Specialty baked goods

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Presentation and Food Service Applications

Premium catering and flat baked goods

The hexagonal shape is a natural fit for pizzas, pies, and catering platters. The roll-over front wall provides a clean, finished edge facing the customer, elevating the presentation compared to standard raw-edge pizza boxes.

Retail apparel and flat gifts

For unboxing experiences, the six-sided footprint stands out on a retail shelf or inside a master shipper. The friction-fit lid opens cleanly, making it easy for customers to access the product.

Specialty food delivery

Charcuterie boards and grazing platters benefit from the wide, shallow base and the rigid front edge, which helps keep the tray stable during hand delivery.

Promotional kits and influencer mailers

When placed inside a protective outer shipper, the hexagonal tray creates a memorable unboxing reveal for promotional items, cosmetics, or media kits.

Retail and Packing Environments

Manual packing stations

This tray is erected entirely by hand at the point of use. The operator folds the side walls, bends the angled corners inward, and rolls the front wall over them to lock the base. This involves dedicated pack-bench time and is not suited for high-speed automated erecting equipment.

Point-of-sale display

The attached lid can be left open or folded back during retail display or catering service, allowing the hexagonal base to act as a standalone presentation tray.

Low-volume custom runs

Because it requires no gluing, this design is well-suited for short runs produced on digital cutting tables, making it accessible for limited-edition promotions or seasonal catering menus.

When to Consider Rectangular Trays or Mailers

High-volume fulfillment and nesting

Hexagonal blanks create irregular shapes on a corrugated sheet, which can reduce nesting efficiency during die-cutting. If blank sprawl or manual folding time is a concern, a standard rectangular roll-end tray may be a more practical choice.

Rough transit and parcel shipping

The friction-fit lid is designed for presentation and hand delivery. If the package will travel through mixed courier networks without an outer box, a sealed mailer or a design with locking dust flaps is worth comparing.

Board Thickness, Closure, and Packing Choices

Board caliper and double creases

The roll-over walls rely on double creases to accommodate the thickness of the corrugated board. The template should be matched to your chosen material thickness (typically E-flute). If the board is changed without updating the template, the front wall may bind or fail to lock.

Closure and transit routing

The lid secures using friction-fit tuck flaps. While this is excellent for hand delivery or stacked catering orders, outward pressure from heavy contents can push the flaps open. Parcel shipping usually involves an outer shipper or a secure external seal.

Print surface and branding

E-flute is often chosen for this tray because it provides a smooth surface for high-quality graphics while allowing the small angled corners to fold crisply.

Storage space for flat blanks

Because the lid and all six sides are cut from a single piece of corrugated board, the flat blank is relatively large. The wide footprint should be reviewed against your available storage and pack-bench space.

Footprint, Depth, and Window Modifications

Display windows

The large, flat attached lid can easily accommodate a die-cut window for retail visibility, provided the cutout remains clear of the front and side tuck flaps.

Base depth adjustments

The height of the tray can be adjusted to fit different products, though very deep trays will increase the overall blank size and may change how the angled corners fold.

Tuck flap friction

The size and shape of the front and side tuck flaps can be modified slightly to create a tighter or looser friction fit, depending on how frequently the user needs to open and close the lid.

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Die-cutting and stripping precision

The intricate tuck flaps and angled double creases are well-suited for flatbed die-cutting. Rotary die-cutting may not provide the precision needed for the small locking tabs to function smoothly.

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Lid edge folding and preparation

In addition to the base, the lid features two angled front edges that are rolled over and locked into place by the packer to give the lid its final rigid shape.

FAQs

Can this tray be erected on automated packaging lines?

The hexagonal corners and roll-over locking walls involve multi-directional folding that is designed specifically for manual assembly at a pack bench.

What corrugated flutes work best for this shape?

E-flute (around 1.5mm) is typically used because it provides enough rigidity for the roll-over edges while allowing the small angled corners to fold crisply. Thicker boards like B-flute or double-wall can make the small lid edges too stiff to fold properly.

Is this box suitable for courier or parcel shipping?

The friction-fit tuck flaps are designed for presentation and hand delivery. For parcel networks, the tray often needs an outer shipper or heavy-duty outer sealing.

Can the angles of the hexagon be changed?

The template is mathematically linked to a 45-degree corner geometry to ensure the roll-over walls lock correctly. If a different polygon shape is needed, a different structural template should be used.

Why is exact board thickness so important for this tray?

The front wall and lid edges fold 180 degrees over themselves. The distance between the parallel crease lines should match the thickness of your corrugated board, or the panels may tear or refuse to lay flat.

Can this tray hold heavy or bulk items?

It is better suited for flat, relatively light items. Heavy bulk goods can exert outward pressure on the side walls, which may cause the friction-fit lid flaps to pop open.

Does this tray require glue or tape to assemble?

The base locks together mechanically using the roll-over front wall, and the lid closes with friction-fit tuck flaps. Tape is only needed if you are sealing it for transit.

Can I print on the inside of the lid?

Because the tray is cut from a single sheet of corrugated board, the inside of the lid and the inside of the base share the same side of the flat blank, making inside printing straightforward.