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FEFCO 0240

Retail Hanging Box with Snap Bottom

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Top highlights

  • Extended rear panel with a standard Euro hole for retail hooks
  • Tape-free 1-2-3 snap bottom designed for manual assembly
  • Requires fine flutes to ensure the hanger fits standard retail pegs

About this product

This retail display carton is built specifically for pegboards and point-of-sale hooks. It features an extended back panel with a standard Euro hole, a friction-tuck top lid for easy access, and an interlocking snap base that holds lightweight products securely without tape.

Because the entire weight of the package hangs from a single cutout, this box trades heavy-duty transit protection for high-visibility presentation. It requires manual assembly and is best suited for lightweight consumer goods packed inside a separate master shipper for distribution.

Common uses

  • Consumer electronics and charging cables
  • Lightweight hardware and small tools
  • Bicycle grips and accessories
  • Cosmetics and beauty kitting

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Retail pegboard displays and point-of-sale hanging

Retail pegboard displays

The extended back panel allows the box to hang directly on standard retail hooks. This keeps small, high-margin items at eye level rather than buried on a lower shelf.

Lightweight kitting and accessories

The snap-lock base holds small parts, cables, or cosmetics securely without requiring tape. Retail staff or fulfillment teams can pop the base open, drop the product in, and tuck the top lid closed.

Point-of-sale impulse displays

Hanging packaging fits well near checkout registers. The flat front and side panels provide a clean surface for branding right where customers make final purchasing decisions.

Blister-pack alternatives

When stapled to a display card or used on its own, this corrugated carton provides a rigid, fully printable alternative to plastic clamshells without requiring heat-sealing equipment.

Consumer electronics, hardware, and cosmetics

Consumer electronics and mobile accessories

Charging cables, phone cases, and small peripherals often rely on pegboard space. The flat front and side panels provide a clean surface for branding and product details.

Hardware and small tools

Lightweight tools, drill bits, and bicycle grips fit well in this format, provided the product weight does not exceed the tear-out strength of the corrugated board.

Cosmetics and beauty kitting

Lightweight bottles, tubes, or makeup palettes that need shelf presence benefit from the hanging presentation and the clean, printable exterior.

Bicycle parts and sporting goods

Small repair kits, grips, and inner tubes are frequently sold on retail hooks. The snap bottom allows quick packing for these lightweight items.

When to compare shelf-stacked or transit boxes

Shelf stacking instead of hanging

If the product will sit on a flat retail shelf rather than a pegboard, the extended hanging panel becomes an obstacle. A standard tuck-top snap-bottom box provides the same base and lid without the extra header.

Heavy industrial parts

Dense metal parts risk tearing through the Euro hole or pushing through the interlocking base flaps. Heavy items usually require a flat-bottom transit box or a reinforced tray.

Close variants and lookalike dielines

The closest library neighbors include 0242, 0241a, 0241. 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, peg hook clearance, and master shippers

Board thickness and peg hook compatibility

This box pairs with fine flutes like E or F. If the board is too thick, the complex base locks will bind during assembly, and the hanging panel may not fit onto standard retail display hooks.

Product weight and tear-out risk

The entire package hangs from a single point. If you are packing heavier items, the board grade must be tested to ensure the Euro hole does not tear under the sustained weight of the product.

Master shipper dimensions

Because the hanging panel extends above the main box volume, these cartons cannot be stacked vertically on their own. You must plan for a larger master shipper to transport them to retail stores.

Base closure security

The snap lock base holds lightweight items without tape. If the product is dense or heavy, the interlocking tabs may drop out, pointing toward a taped base or a different closure style.

Hanger panel height, cutout shape, and lid friction

Hanger panel height

The vertical extension holding the Euro hole can be lengthened to provide more branding space above the product, or shortened to maximize the number of boxes that fit on a single vertical display rack.

Euro hole shape and placement

While the standard Euro hole fits most retail environments, the cutout can be modified to a simple circle or a custom shape to match specific display racks.

Tuck lid friction locks

The top closure relies on friction. The tuck tab depth and the side dust flaps can be adjusted to create a tighter fit, depending on how frequently the consumer needs to open and close the box.

Board and packing details

Master shipper requirements for transit

Because the hanging panel extends above the main box volume, these cartons cannot be stacked vertically on their own. They must be packed flat or loaded into a larger master shipper for distribution to retail stores.

Hanger orientation variants

Transverse central suspension (FEFCO 0241)

Moves the hanger to the center and turns it sideways, allowing the box to hang with its narrow side facing forward. Useful for crowded retail hooks.

Additional notes

Flat delivery and storage

The factory glues the side seam and delivers the boxes flat. They stack densely on pallets until you are ready to pop them open and pack the product.

Related retail and transit packaging

FAQs

Shipping and Route

Can this box ship directly through parcel networks?

No. The friction-tuck lid and snap base are not sealed for drop impacts, and the hanging panel is vulnerable to courier handling. It requires an outer master shipper for transit.

Assembly and Packing

Does the bottom require tape or glue?

The base flaps fold and interlock to hold the floor together without tape. The side seam is glued by the manufacturer before delivery.

Materials and Fit

Can I use heavy double-wall board for extra strength?

Double-wall board is a poor fit for this package. The thick material prevents the base flaps from locking correctly and often makes the header panel too thick to slide onto standard retail pegboards.

Can the shape of the hanging hole be changed?

Yes. While the standard Euro hole fits most retail environments, the cutout can be modified to a simple circle or a custom shape to match specific display racks.

Assembly and Packing

Is this box compatible with automated machinery?

The 1-2-3 snap bottom and friction-tuck lid require multi-axis folding. This design relies on manual assembly by retail staff or fulfillment teams.

Product Fit

How much weight can the hanging panel support?

The limit depends entirely on the board grade and the flute direction around the cutout. Heavy items require physical testing to ensure the hole does not tear out over time.

Shipping and Route

How are these boxes delivered?

The factory glues the side seam and delivers the boxes flat. They stack densely on pallets until you are ready to pop them open and pack the product.

Comparison

Why choose this over a standard plastic blister pack?

This corrugated carton provides a rigid, fully printable alternative to plastic clamshells. It does not require heat-sealing equipment for assembly and offers a flat surface for branding.