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FEFCO 0228

2-Cell RSC Box with Integrated Partition

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Built-in central divider deploys automatically when the box is opened
Eliminates the need to inventory and manually insert separate partitions
Central corrugated wall increases vertical stacking strength

About this product

This slotted shipping box arrives flat but pops open with a built-in dividing wall already in place. By extending one of the main side panels and gluing it to the opposite interior wall, the box creates two distinct cells the moment it is squared up.

The design shifts labor from the warehouse to the converter. It eliminates the need for packing teams to fold and insert separate corrugated dividers, trading a more complex gluing process for a faster, one-step assembly on the fulfillment line.

Common uses

Twin-pack ecommerce fulfillment.
Heavy industrial components that need physical separation.
Kitted parts where a central wall prevents transit damage.
Fragile glass and liquid pairings.

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Product types that benefit from an integrated partition

Twin-pack ecommerce and retail fulfillment

Useful for shipping two distinct items like large bottles, chemical jugs, or paired electronics that cannot collide during transit. The permanent wall provides physical separation without requiring internal void fill.

Heavy industrial components

When shipping dense metal parts or kitted hardware, the glued internal wall acts as a central structural column. This provides high top-load protection and prevents the outer walls from buckling under heavy vertical compression.

Fragile glass and liquid pairings

Keeps glass bottles or liquid containers isolated from each other. The fixed partition prevents the items from shifting and striking one another during rough handling.

Subscription boxes with separated components

Allows brands to present two distinct product categories in the same delivery without the items mixing together before the customer opens the flaps.

Fulfillment and inventory situations

High-volume manual packing lines

For operations where seconds matter, popping open a single box is faster than erecting a box, folding a separate divider, and dropping it inside. The labor savings often justify the more complex production path.

Inventory consolidation

Teams looking to reduce packaging SKUs can combine the outer shipper and the internal divider into one item, simplifying procurement and freeing up warehouse storage space.

Operations with limited packing space

Eliminates the need to store pallets of separate corrugated inserts next to the packing station, keeping the fulfillment floor clear.

When to consider a separate divider or standard box

Short runs or prototype testing

The 0228 requires a multi-point folder-gluer. For early product testing, a standard RSC (0201) paired with a separate drop-in divider is usually easier to trial.

Products that do not strictly require separation

If the items can handle the route with simple paper or air-pillow void fill, a standard RSC (0201) will offer a wider range of board and manufacturing options.

Close variants and lookalike dielines

The closest library neighbors include 0230, 0231, 0201a. 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, cell symmetry, and sealing choices

Board thickness and fold resistance

The internal partition requires a 180-degree fold during manufacturing. Heavy double-wall board creates strong resistance on this fold, which can cause the glued partition to spring loose or the outer flaps to bind. Standard single-wall board is a much stronger fit for this mechanism.

Symmetric versus offset cells

The partition does not have to be perfectly centered. It can be offset to create one large cell and one small cell, accommodating asymmetric paired items in a single outer shipper.

Base and top sealing method

While the internal wall deploys automatically, the top and bottom closures are standard meeting flaps. The packing line must still apply tape, glue, or stitching to secure the base before loading and to seal the top for transit.

Internal print requirements

If the partition wall needs printed instructions or branding, the layout requires specific planning to ensure the artwork aligns correctly after the 180-degree fold.

Template adjustments beyond length, width, and height

Flap gap and crease compensation

Because the folded partition adds an extra layer of corrugated board inside the box, the horizontal creases for the top and bottom flaps must be carefully offset. This ensures the flaps can fold flat over the partition without creating an uneven base.

Partition height adjustments

The internal divider typically runs the full height of the box, but the template can be adjusted if the partition needs to sit slightly lower than the outer flaps to accommodate a top pad.

Glue tab placement

The tab that anchors the partition to the opposite wall can be adjusted in width to ensure a secure hold, depending on the weight of the items pushing against it.

Board and packing details

Blank width and machine limits

The flat blank for this box is exceptionally wide because it must accommodate all four outer walls, the glue flap, the partition extension, and the partition glue tab. This sprawling footprint requires larger converting equipment.

Palletized delivery density

The knocked-down flat boxes stack well on pallets for delivery to your facility, though one side of the folded stack will be slightly thicker due to the nested partition.

Additional notes

Print panel and label area

Standard flexographic printing works well on the four outer walls. If you need graphics or instructions printed on the internal partition itself, the layout requires specific planning to ensure the artwork aligns correctly after the 180-degree fold.

Vertical crush resistance

The glued internal wall acts as a central structural column, allowing this box to support heavier top loads than an empty standard box of the same footprint.

FAQs

Closure and Assembly

Does this box require tape to close?

Yes. While the internal partition deploys automatically, the top and bottom flaps meet in the center just like a standard shipping box. They require external tape, glue, or stitching to seal.

Material and Fit

Can we use double-wall board for heavier items?

It is generally discouraged. The 180-degree internal fold creates strong resistance with thick board, often causing the partition to spring loose or the box to sit unevenly. If you need double-wall protection, a separate drop-in divider is usually a safer choice.

Structure

How does the partition stay in place?

The converter glues an extension tab to the opposite inner wall. When you pop the knocked-down flat open into a tube, the tension pulls the partition rigid across the center of the box.

Cost and Production

Is this box more complex to manufacture than a standard box and divider?

Yes. The single-piece design requires a multi-point gluing process and a larger board footprint. However, it saves manual packing labor. The choice depends on whether your operation values simpler production or faster fulfillment speeds.

Customization

Can the two cells be different sizes?

Yes. The partition can be offset during the structural design phase to accommodate an asymmetric twin-pack, creating one large compartment and one smaller compartment.

Packing Route

Will this run on automated case erectors?

It requires careful testing. While standard boxes erect easily on automated lines, the internal partition flap in this design can sometimes snag or create uneven tension during automated opening.

Delivery

How does this box ship to our facility?

It ships as a knocked-down flat. Because the partition is folded inside, one edge of the flattened box will be slightly thicker, but it still stacks efficiently on a pallet.

Protection

Does the partition reach the very bottom of the box?

Yes. The partition is an extension of the side wall and runs the full internal depth of the box, providing complete physical separation from the bottom flaps to the top flaps.