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FEFCO 0202

Overlap Slotted Container

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Product details

Top highlights

  • Overlapping outer flaps eliminate the central seam
  • Creates a double-thick span for metal stitching or heavy tape
  • Built for dense parts, heavy appliances, and industrial transit

About this product

The Overlap Slotted Container (OSC) is built for heavy, dense, or shifting loads that would break through a standard shipping box. By extending the outer flaps so they overlap across the center, this box eliminates the vulnerable middle seam and creates a double-thick span across the top and bottom.

This overlap provides an exceptionally strong anchor for heavy-duty tape or metal stitching, making it a reliable choice for industrial parts, appliances, and export shipping where base puncture resistance is critical.

Common uses

  • Heavy machinery parts
  • Large appliances
  • Dense loose items like bolts or fasteners
  • Export shipping

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Packing heavy parts and appliances

Loose hardware and dense metal parts

Loose hardware, metal components, and dense parts place concentrated stress on the bottom of a box. The double-thick overlap prevents these items from tearing through the base during transit.

Heavy machinery components

For bulky items that require high stacking support and a rigid base, the overlap provides a secure foundation that resists buckling when the box is lifted or shifted.

Large appliances and white goods

Large items often require a box that can handle extreme weight without the bottom giving way. The overlapping flaps create a continuous floor that distributes the load more evenly than a central seam.

High-security or tamper-evident shipments

Because the outer flaps overlap, they completely eliminate the central gap. When secured with metal stitching, this creates a hooped configuration that offers excellent protection against tampering or contaminants getting inside the container.

Industrial and export shipping environments

Export and international freight

When pallets are broken down and individual boxes enter unpredictable courier networks, the reinforced top and bottom help the package survive rough handling and shifting loads.

Automotive and aerospace supply chains

Shipping heavy replacement parts requires packaging that will not fail under concentrated weight. The overlap provides the necessary puncture resistance for dense mechanical components.

Industrial manufacturing and distribution

Facilities moving bulk fasteners, tools, or raw materials rely on the overlap to ensure the box base remains intact from the warehouse shelf to the final destination.

Comparing standard, partial, and full overlap boxes

When a standard central seam is enough

If the product is lightweight or self-supporting, the overlap consumes unnecessary board. A standard Regular Slotted Container (0201) uses less material and is easier to tape shut.

When the load demands maximum possible base strength

If the partial overlap still leaves vulnerable areas for extremely heavy loads, a Full Overlap Container (0203) extends the flaps across the entire width of the box, creating a complete double-wall floor.

Close variants and lookalike dielines

The closest library neighbors include 0201, 0201a, 0205b. Use this as a variant check if a buyer brings an old code, sample, or dieline that looks close. The deciding details are usually the lock, slot, closure, wall build, part count, or fold sequence.

Board thickness, slot clearance, and closure methods

Matching the overlap to your fastening tools

The width of the overlap is a deliberate choice. If the packing line uses pneumatic carton staplers, the overlap must be wide enough to accommodate the tool's jaw without missing the lower flap.

Board thickness and slot clearance

This style is frequently specified in heavy double-wall or triple-wall corrugated board. When using thick board, the slots between the flaps must be widened so they do not bind or tear when folded.

Tape versus metal stitching

While heavy-duty tape can secure the overlap, metal stitching provides a rigid mechanical connection that prevents the seal from shearing under extreme weight.

Packing line labor and setup

Because the flaps overlap rather than meeting flush, they must be held tightly together while the seal is applied. This often requires two hands or a specialized fixture, making manual assembly slightly slower than a standard box.

Adjusting the overlap width and factory joints

Overlap dimension targeting

The exact length of the major flaps can be adjusted to create a narrow overlap for simple taping or a wide overlap for heavy-duty stitching, depending on security requirements and material budget.

Slot widening for heavy board

When moving to double-wall or triple-wall board, the factory can widen the slots between the flaps to ensure the heavy corrugated material folds squarely without crushing the flutes.

Factory joint stitching

To match the strength of the overlapping base, the manufacturer's side joint is often stitched with metal staples at the factory rather than glued.

Board and packing details

KDF bundle density and storage

Because this box is typically produced in heavy double-wall or triple-wall board, the knocked-down flats (KDFs) will be thicker and heavier, reducing the total number of boxes that fit on a single pallet.

Blank width and machine limits

The elongated major flaps increase the total flat width of the corrugated blank. For very large boxes, this increased sprawl can push against the maximum width limits of standard factory equipment.

Factory layouts and thick-board tuning

Thick-board slot tuning (0202b)

When specifying double-wall or triple-wall board, explicit slot clearances and corner trims are added to ensure the heavy flaps fold squarely without crushing the flutes.

Alternative factory layout (0202a)

A layout shift that moves the manufacturer's joint to a different panel. This is primarily a factory-level choice to help wide blanks fit through specific folding equipment.

Additional notes

Staple jaw clearance

When configuring the box, ensure the overlap dimension is communicated clearly so it matches the specific pneumatic staplers used on the packing line.

Related heavy-duty shippers

0201: Regular Slotted Container

The standard shipping box where outer flaps close flush in the center. Uses less board but offers less base puncture resistance.

FAQs

Closure and packing

Can this box be sealed with standard packing tape?

Heavy-duty tape can secure the overlap. However, for the heavy industrial loads this box is typically used for, metal stitching or stapling through the double-thick span is common to prevent the seal from shearing.

Will this work on an automated case erector?

Most case erectors are calibrated for flaps that close flush in the center. Running an overlapping style usually requires specialized equipment or manual assembly.

Board and material

What board grades are typically used for this style?

Because it is designed for heavy loads, it is frequently produced in double-wall or triple-wall corrugated board. Single-wall can be used, but often defeats the purpose of the heavy-duty overlap.

Comparison

Why choose a partial overlap instead of a full overlap?

A partial overlap provides a strong central anchor for stitching while using less corrugated board than a full overlap, offering a balance between extreme strength and material cost.

Fit and sizing

How wide should the overlap be?

The overlap should be wide enough to comfortably fit the chosen sealing method. If using a carton stapler, the overlap must exceed the width of the staple to ensure it catches both layers securely.

Production route

Does the overlapping style increase the board cost?

The elongated flaps require a larger flat blank than a standard box, which increases the total amount of corrugated board used per unit.

Closure and packing

How does the overlap affect manual packing speed?

Because the flaps must be held tightly together while the seal is applied, manual assembly is slightly slower than taping a flat seam. It often requires two hands or a specialized fixture.

Production route

Can the manufacturer joint be glued instead of stitched?

The side joint can be glued, but for the extreme weights that typically justify an overlap box, the factory joint is often stitched with metal staples to match the strength of the base.