Tray with Stitched Hinged Lid

No. The base corners must be permanently glued or stitched to form a rigid tray before the product is loaded. Only the lid closure is glueless, relying instead on the physical seal.

Usually not. Manually threading a physical seal through corrugated slots is a slow process. It is best reserved for high-value goods where security outweighs packing speed.

The corrugated box is manufactured with the precise aligning slots, but the physical security ties, zip ties, or lead seals must be sourced separately.

It is risky. Thick board often causes the outer lid flaps to bow outward, which misaligns the slots and makes it impossible to thread the security seal. Fine flute or standard single-wall board is much more reliable.

The physical seal secures the lid against tampering, but depending on the courier network, the exposed edges may still benefit from an outer master carton or clear wafer seals to prevent catching on sorting equipment.

The exact dimensions of the security tie dictate the size and position of the die-cut slots. The slots must be matched perfectly to the hardware to ensure the seal cannot be pulled through.

The base operates like a standard rigid tray. The corner flaps must be glued or stitched into place, either manually or with a tray erector, before the product is placed inside.

If the board is too thick or the fold clearances are incorrect, the lid flaps will not sit flush against the side walls. This prevents the seal from passing through both layers, making the box impossible to lock.