Heavy-Duty Open Tray

On its own, it is generally not recommended for parcel networks. The open top exposes the product, and rough drops can cause the friction locks to spring open. It excels in palletized freight or when used as an inner tray inside a sealed master carton.

No. The tray uses a mechanical friction lock. The end walls roll over the corner flaps, and tabs snap directly into slots in the floor, holding the entire structure under tension.

Yes, it is frequently made from double-wall board for heavy industrial or agricultural use. However, the factory must carefully adjust the crease allowances so the thick board can fold 180 degrees without cracking.

It cannot be processed on standard linear folder-gluers because it has no glued seams. It can be automated using specialized plunger-style tray erectors, provided the lock tabs are matched to the specific machine.

If you need a lid, it is usually more practical to switch to a hinged-lid style or use a separate slip-lid rather than modifying this specific open-top template.

It can. Because the tray relies on the physical friction of cardboard tabs seated in slots, slick coatings or heavy varnishes can reduce that grip, increasing the risk of the walls springing open.

The 180-degree roll-over end walls create a double-thick structural column at each end. When stacked correctly on a pallet, these reinforced walls carry the vertical weight, preventing the tray from crushing under heavy loads.

Hand holes can be added to the short ends for easier lifting. However, this removes material from the primary load-bearing panels, so the board grade may need to be increased to compensate for the lost stacking strength.