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EVC92030

Hexagonal Corrugated Bin with Auto-Bottom

  • Available in a wide range of custom configurations & material selection.
  • Order 1 sample. Or order 100K+ units. Or anything in between.
  • Affordable delivery across North America.
  • Design support, warehousing, testing, assembly available.
  • Widest machinery capability in America via 30+ specialist partner plants.
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Product details

Top highlights

  • Pre-glued crash-lock base engages when the tube is squared
  • Fold-over top rim hides raw flutes and adds hoop strength
  • Ships flat and assembles through interlocking folds

About this product

A freestanding, six-sided corrugated bin designed for rapid setup on retail floors, at events, or in fulfillment areas. It features a pre-glued crash-lock base that automatically engages when the flattened tube is pushed open, assembling through interlocking folds and pre-glued joints.

The top edge includes six extension panels that fold inward and lock into place, creating a clean, double-thick rim that hides raw corrugated flutes and reinforces the opening for public-facing use.

Common uses

  • Event waste collection
  • Retail dump bins
  • In-plant lightweight sorting
  • Short-term promotional product drops

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Event waste, retail displays, and floor sorting

Event waste and recycling collection

The fast-erecting base and clean folded top edge make this bin a strong fit for temporary public collection points where appearance and quick deployment matter.

Retail floor dump bins

The hexagonal shape stands out in aisles, and the reinforced rim withstands customer browsing for lightweight bulk goods like apparel, toys, or packaged snacks.

In-plant sorting and scrap collection

Can be opened quickly on the factory floor for temporary sorting or lightweight scrap collection without taking up permanent rigid bin space.

Short-term promotional product drops

Useful for seasonal retail pushes where store staff need to build floor displays quickly for lightweight items like plush toys or seasonal decor.

Event organizers, retail merchandisers, and fulfillment centers

Event and exhibition organizers

Venues often need temporary bins that ship flat, set up in seconds, and look presentable to attendees.

Retail merchandisers

Floor displays need to be easily assembled by store staff while maintaining enough structural stiffness to survive a promotional cycle.

Warehouse kitting and sorting

Fulfillment centers handling temporary surges can deploy these bins for lightweight parts sorting, then break them down when the project ends.

Heavy loads and parcel shipping

Heavy bulk or liquid containment

The crash-lock base is designed for speed and lightweight-to-medium loads. Heavy industrial parts or dense materials may point to a heavy-duty octagonal bulk bin with a separate stitched base or a rigid plastic container.

Direct parcel shipping

This is an open-top floor bin. It is not designed for courier networks unless placed inside a separate closed master carton.

Board, print, base strength, and production method

Board grade and flute profile

E-flute provides a smooth print surface and makes folding the top rim easier. B-flute or C-flute offers more vertical crush resistance for larger bins but needs wider crease allowances and may show more fluting on the printed surface.

Print placement and inner rim

The bin is typically printed on the outside. Because the top panels fold inward, the exterior print wraps over the edge, creating a finished look on the upper inside rim.

Base strength expectations

Discuss the expected weight of the contents to confirm the crash-lock base and selected board grade can support the load without sagging.

Order volume and production method

Because the interlocking base and locking rim involve complex cuts, prototypes are often cut digitally, while repeat runs are usually routed to flatbed die-cutters.

Rim depth, footprint scaling, and base pads

Adjusting the top rim depth

The depth of the inner reinforced rim can be extended further down the inside wall for added stiffness or reduced to save material.

Scaling the footprint

The overall width across the hexagon and the total height can be scaled to fit specific volume requirements or available floor space.

Adding a bottom pad

For slightly heavier contents, a separate hexagonal corrugated pad can be dropped inside to distribute weight across the crash-lock floor.

Packing details

Manufacturing route and flatbed cutting

The complex interlocking base flaps and top locking slots usually involve precise flatbed die-cutting and a multi-point folder-gluer pass to pre-glue the side seam and bottom.

Additional notes

Prototyping the locking rim

A digital sample helps confirm the top locking tongues seat correctly into the slots, especially if using a thicker board grade.

Related floor bins

Manual-bottom hexagonal bins

If the pre-glued crash-lock base is unnecessary for a short run, a manual-fold base might be compared to simplify the production route.

Octagonal bulk bins

For heavy industrial parts or dense materials, an octagonal bin with a separate stitched base offers greater floor strength.

FAQs

Do packers need adhesive to build the bin?

The side seam and crash-lock base are pre-glued by the manufacturer. The top rim folds inward and locks using integrated tabs and slots, so packers do not need to apply adhesive.

Can the bin hold heavy weights?

The crash-lock base is strong but relies on interlocking corrugated flaps. It is well-suited for lightweight bulk, waste, or apparel. Heavy industrial parts may cause the base to sag.

How are the bins delivered?

The bins are shipped knocked-down flat. You push the opposite edges toward the center to square the hexagonal tube, which automatically engages the floor.

Can the top rim be printed?

Because the top panels fold 180 degrees inward, the printed exterior surface wraps over the top edge, presenting a clean, finished look on the inside rim.

Is this suitable for shipping products to customers?

It is an open-top bin designed for floor display or collection. To ship it loaded, it would need to be packed inside a separate corrugated shipping box.

Can I change the number of sides?

Changing from a hexagon to an octagon or square fundamentally changes the folding geometry and requires a different structural template.

How does the top rim stay in place?

The top panels fold 180 degrees inward and feature small locking tabs that press into corresponding slots along the crease, holding the rim securely.

Can I add a liner for waste collection?

Standard plastic drum liners can be draped over the top edge before the rim is folded down and locked, securing the bag in place.