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EVC46003

Hexagonal Catering Tray and Pizza Box

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Hexagonal footprint reduces shifting for round products
Built-in rear ventilation holes release steam
Delivered flat for manual assembly without glue

About this product

The EVC46003 is a one-piece corrugated tray featuring a hexagonal footprint and an attached hinged lid. Designed primarily for pizzas, pies, and round catering platters, the angled front corners provide a closer fit around circular items, reducing internal movement during local transit.

Because it relies on a specific mechanical locking sequence at the front corners, this tray is delivered flat and assembled by hand at the packing station. It includes built-in rear ventilation holes to release steam, making it a strong choice for hot takeout foods where presentation and product fit matter more than absolute assembly speed.

Common uses

Pizzas and flatbreads
Round catering platters
Large pies and tarts
Shallow retail kits needing a distinctive shape

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Common Uses for the Hexagonal Tray

Pizzas and Hot Flatbreads

The angled front corners closely mirror the shape of round baked goods, keeping them centered. The rear ventilation holes help manage moisture during local delivery.

Round Catering Platters

Provides a distinctive unboxing experience for deli trays, cheese boards, and large desserts that might slide around in a standard square container.

Large Tarts and Quiches

The angled front corners keep delicate crusts from shifting side-to-side during transit, offering a closer fit than a rectangular bakery box.

Shallow Retail Kits

The hexagonal footprint offers a different presentation for curated gift sets or specialty food bundles, standing out on retail shelves.

Retail and Food Service Environments

Takeout and Local Delivery

Designed for hand-packing at the point of sale. The tuck tongue closure keeps the lid secure during short-distance transport, though it is not intended for mixed-carrier parcel shipping without an outer box.

Bakery and Specialty Foods

The hexagonal shape stands out on a shelf or counter, offering a slightly more refined look than a conventional square bakery box.

Deli and Charcuterie Counters

Used for presenting pre-arranged cheese and meat platters where the unboxing experience matters and the round platter needs to stay centered.

When to Consider a Different Box Style

High-volume manual packing lines

If your packing line requires the fastest possible manual assembly, a standard square box is often faster to fold because it avoids the overlapping corner-lock sequence required by the hexagonal shape.

Heavy palletized distribution

The front wall is interrupted by the closure slot, making it less suited for bearing heavy vertical weight compared to a fully enclosed shipper. If stacking heavy loads, compare with a standard slotted container.

Board, Tooling, and Assembly Choices

Board Thickness and Lock Friction

The front corners rely on overlapping flaps catching onto folded base tabs. The board caliper must be carefully matched to the template; if the board is too thick or too thin, the locks may tear or fail to hold.

Tooling Requirements

The angled cuts, ventilation holes, and locking slits require flatbed die-cutting. This provides clean, precise edges but involves different tooling than simple rectangular slotted boxes.

Food-Safe Coatings

If packing greasy or moist foods directly, the board needs a grease-resistant barrier or a separate liner to maintain structural strength.

Print Surface and Branding

The flat lid provides a large area for graphics, but printing on the inside requires two-sided printing capabilities, which should be discussed before production.

Adjusting Vents and Closures

Ventilation Hole Sizing

The radius of the rear steam vents can be adjusted or removed entirely if the tray is being used for dry retail goods rather than hot food.

Tuck Tongue Dimensions

The width and depth of the front closure tab can be modified to increase friction or make the box easier to open, depending on how the end user will handle it.

Corner Lock Tolerances

The catch tabs can be adjusted slightly to accommodate different board calipers, ensuring the tray snaps together securely without tearing.

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Stacking and Load Behavior

While the double-thick angled corners provide good rigidity, the front wall is interrupted by the closure slot. This tray stacks well for light retail or takeout orders, but heavy pallet loads should be tested to ensure the front wall does not buckle.

Additional notes

Direct food contact and coatings

If this tray will hold greasy or moist foods directly, the corrugated board will need an appropriate grease-resistant coating or a separate food-safe liner.

FAQs

Does this tray require glue or tape?

No. The tray is delivered flat and uses native mechanical locks. The front corners secure themselves by folding overlapping flaps over base tabs, and the lid closes with a friction tuck.

Is this faster to fold than a standard square box?

Usually, no. The hexagonal front corners require a specific folding sequence that takes slightly longer to master than a standard square tray.

Why choose a hexagonal shape over a square?

The angled front corners reduce the internal empty space around circular items like pizzas or platters, which helps prevent the product from sliding during transit.

Can this be shipped through a parcel courier?

On its own, the friction locks and tuck tongue can pop open during rough handling. For parcel networks, this tray should be sealed securely or placed inside a dedicated outer shipping box.

Can the ventilation holes be removed?

Yes. If you are packing dry goods or retail items that do not release steam, the rear vents can be removed from the cutting die.

Does the board thickness matter for the corner locks?

Yes. The mechanical locks are highly sensitive to the material thickness. Changing the flute profile requires adjusting the cut tolerances so the corners snap together securely without tearing.

How are these trays delivered?

They are shipped flat to maximize pallet density and save storage space, requiring assembly at the packing station.

Can I print on the inside of the lid?

Yes, but it requires two-sided printing or specific board routing, which should be discussed before production.