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FEFCO 0225

Archive Box with Handles

  • Available in a wide range of custom configurations & material selection.
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  • Affordable delivery across North America.
  • Design support, warehousing, testing, assembly available.
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Product details

Top highlights

  • Die-cut hand holes for manual lifting and carrying
  • Available with an attached folding lid or a fully removable two-piece lid
  • Requires tape or glue to seal the bottom flaps before loading

About this product

The archive box combines a taped flat bottom with die-cut hand holes and a top lid, making it a practical choice for heavy manual lifting and frequent access.

Adding handles changes the box mechanics. While it improves ergonomics for carrying dense files or parts, the cutouts reduce vertical stacking strength and require a custom cutting die.

Common uses

  • Office document archiving
  • Internal parts binning
  • Warehouse kitting and sorting
  • Heavy manual transport

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Manual lifting and frequent-access storage

Document and file archiving

Dense paper loads require ergonomic lifting points. The lid allows repeated access to files without cutting and reapplying tape.

Internal parts binning

Moving components between workstations is easier with hand holes, and the lid keeps dust out during temporary storage on factory shelves.

Warehouse kitting and sorting

Operators picking multiple small items can carry the box comfortably across the floor before sealing it for final dispatch.

Heavy manual transport

When moving dense materials where standard boxes lack grip, the die-cut handles provide a secure hold for the packer.

Archiving, parts binning, and internal logistics

Office and record management

Teams handling long-term storage need boxes that can be pulled from shelves safely without tearing or dropping heavy contents.

Manufacturing and assembly lines

Workstations require temporary storage that protects parts from dust while allowing fast, repeated access throughout the shift.

Retail backroom storage

Organizing inventory in tight spaces benefits from boxes that are easy to lift and stack, with lids that remove quickly for restocking.

When to drop the handles or the lid

Individual parcel shipping

Hand holes expose the contents to dust and snagging, and a friction-fit lid can detach during a drop. A standard slotted box sealed with tape is a safer choice for courier networks.

Permanent closure

If the box is packed once and never reopened, the telescoping lid adds extra board and assembly time. A standard box with meeting top flaps is more efficient.

Close variants and lookalike dielines

The closest library neighbors include 0225b, 0227_1a, 0227_1. 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.

Lid styles, board thickness, and handle comfort

One-piece versus two-piece lids

A one-piece design uses a single board and keeps the lid attached on a hinge. A two-piece design uses a completely separate lid that can be removed entirely, which is often preferred for active sorting but requires two separate cutting dies.

Board thickness and handle comfort

Thin flutes can feel sharp against fingers when the box is heavy. Thicker double-wall board makes the handles more comfortable and increases stacking strength, but the lid clearance must be adjusted so it does not bind.

Base sealing method

The bottom flaps are slotted and must be secured with tape, glue, or stitching before the box can hold weight.

Print placement around hand holes

Graphics and text on the end panels must be routed around the die-cut hand holes to avoid cutting off important information.

Handle placement and lid clearance

Handle placement

The vertical position of the hand holes can be adjusted for balance, but placing them too close to the top edge increases the risk of the board tearing under a heavy payload.

Lid friction and clearance

For two-piece variants, the gap between the body and the lid can be tuned. A tighter fit keeps the lid secure during movement, while a looser fit allows fast, one-handed removal.

Thumb cut additions

Small semicircular cutouts can be added to the edges of a telescoping lid, making it easier for users to grip and remove the lid without creating a vacuum seal.

Board and packing details

Die-cutting requirement

Unlike a plain rectangular box, the internal hand holes mean this package cannot be produced on a standard straight-knife slotter. It requires a custom cutting die, which introduces a tooling step.

One-piece versus two-piece construction

Two-piece archive box (FEFCO 0225_1)

Splits the box into a separate body and a shallow telescoping lid. This allows the lid to be completely set aside during use and makes it possible to use different board grades for the base and the cover.

Slotted top with handles (FEFCO 0225_2)

Replaces the telescoping lid with standard folding flaps that meet in the center. It functions like a regular shipping box but retains the ergonomic hand holes.

Additional notes

Print panel and hand hole placement

Graphics and text on the end panels must be routed around the die-cut hand holes to avoid cutting off important information.

Related slotted and open-top boxes

0225b: Full Bottom File Box and Lid

Close FEFCO sibling to review if a code suffix or older dieline may point to a variant. The broad shape can be similar while locks, slots, clearances, or fold sequence change the package.

0227_1a: Full Bottom File Box

Nearby FEFCO style to review if the buyer wants a similar job but the closure, flap overlap, wall build, or part count changes the package choice.

FAQs

Shipping and route

Can this box be shipped through a parcel courier?

It is not suggested for standalone parcel shipping. The hand holes expose the contents, and a removable lid can detach during rough handling unless it is heavily taped or strapped.

Assembly and packing

Do I need to tape the bottom of an archive box?

The bottom consists of standard folding flaps that must be sealed with tape or glue before the box can hold any weight.

Production path

Why does this box require a custom cutting die?

The hand holes require a custom cutting die to punch out the corrugated board. If you choose a two-piece variant with a separate lid, it requires a second cutting die.

Product fit

What prevents the hand holes from tearing?

Tear resistance depends on the payload weight, the board grade, and how close the holes are to the top edge. Heavy loads usually require a thicker board or a reinforcing liner.

Board and finish

Will a thicker board make the box stronger?

Double-wall board improves vertical stacking strength and makes the handles more comfortable to grip. However, the lid dimensions must be recalculated so it does not get stuck on the thicker body.

Assembly and packing

How is the separate lid assembled?

For two-piece variants, the lid arrives flat. The packer must fold the four edges down and secure the corners with tape, glue, or staples before placing it on the box.

Inserts and product fit

Can I use internal dividers with this box?

Corrugated partitions can be added to separate individual parts or files, which also helps support the lid and adds vertical stacking strength.

Related box choice

When should I choose a standard slotted box instead?

A standard slotted box is a safer choice when the package will travel through mixed courier networks, when maximum vertical stacking strength is needed, or when top access is only required once.