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FEFCO 0717

Six-Pack Bottle Carrier

  • Available in a wide range of custom configurations & material selection.
  • Order 1 sample. Or order 100K+ units. Or anything in between.
  • Affordable delivery across North America.
  • Design support, warehousing, testing, assembly available.
  • Widest machinery capability in America via 30+ specialist partner plants.
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Product details

Top highlights

  • Base and internal dividers deploy instantly in one motion
  • Integrated handle supports heavy glass bottles for retail carry-out
  • Requires specialized factory gluing, making it best for repeat volumes

About this product

This single-piece carrier combines an instant-setup crash-lock base with integrated fold-out dividers and a central carrying handle. When a packing team squares the flat board, the floor locks into place and the internal cells deploy automatically, creating six individual compartments that separate glass bottles.

Because it leaves the top open for easy carrying and retail display, it is strictly a consumer carry-out package. Buyers choose it for craft beverages, promotional kits, and retail sets where pack-bench speed and presentation matter more than parcel shipping capability.

Common uses

  • Craft beer multi-packs
  • Promotional beverage kits
  • Retail sauce or condiment sets
  • Corporate gifting and event giveaways

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Retail and promotional beverage packing

Retail beverage multi-packs

The open top, visible branding area, and ergonomic handle make this a frequent choice for craft beer, cider, and specialty sodas sold in physical stores. The integrated dividers keep glass bottles separated during the drive home.

Promotional tasting kits

For marketing campaigns or sample sets, the carrier acts as a presentation piece. The individual cells hold different flavors or product variants securely, while the handle encourages immediate pickup at trade shows or events.

Specialty food and condiment sets

Beyond beverages, this carrier organizes heavy glass jars of hot sauce, olive oil, or preserves into a single retail-ready gift set.

Corporate gifting and event giveaways

The fast assembly and premium presentation allow event staff to quickly load branded bottles or merchandise for attendees to carry away.

Who uses the integrated bottle carrier

High-volume breweries and bottlers

Because the base and dividers pop open automatically, this carrier matches the speed of fast end-of-line packing operations. The labor saved by skipping manual partition insertion offsets the specialized factory tooling required to produce it.

Marketing agencies and promotional teams

The large, flat side panels provide an uninterrupted canvas for high-quality litho-lamination or digital print, turning the carrier into a mobile billboard.

Specialty food producers

Brands selling fragile glass jars in retail environments rely on the integrated dividers to prevent glass-on-glass contact without needing separate corrugated inserts.

When to consider enclosed or display alternatives

Courier and parcel shipping

This carrier has an open top and an exposed handle. It is not suitable for mixed-carrier parcel networks on its own. If you are shipping direct-to-consumer, you must either place this carrier inside a protective outer box or switch to a fully enclosed partition box.

Palletized warehouse storage

The protruding handle prevents flat, stable stacking. If your primary goal is dense pallet storage rather than retail carry-out, a standard slotted box with a separate divider insert will stack much more efficiently.

Close variants and lookalike dielines

The closest library neighbors include 0724, 0723, EVC11280. 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, moisture, and fit decisions

Moisture and refrigeration

If the bottles will be stored in retail coolers, standard corrugated board will absorb condensation and soften, risking a base blowout when lifted. Specify wet-strength Kraft liners to maintain board rigidity under chilled conditions.

Board thickness and folding behavior

This design relies on intricate, synchronized folds to deploy the internal dividers. Fine flutes provide the right balance of strength and crisp folding. Heavy or double-wall boards will cause the internal dividers to bind and jam before the box can fully open.

Exact bottle dimensions

Unlike standard boxes where you specify length and width, this carrier's footprint is calculated directly from the exact diameter and height of your bottles. Providing physical bottle samples or precise measurements ensures the cells hold the glass tightly without rattling.

Handle load capacity

The handle is folded over and glued to create a double-thick central spine. However, dynamic load testing with actual filled bottles is always recommended to ensure the board grade can support the total weight during lifting and swinging.

Adjusting the carrier for different bottles

Bottle-driven cell scaling

The entire template scales based on your exact product diameter and height. The internal dividers and outer walls adjust together to ensure a tight fit.

Handle cutout ergonomics

The size and shape of the finger holes can be adjusted to improve carrying comfort, provided the changes do not compromise the tensile strength of the central spine.

Base locking tab profiles

The internal hooks that secure the crash-lock floor can be modified from sharp angles to rounded profiles to accommodate specific factory die-cutting limits.

Board and packing details

Factory preparation and volume

The single-piece blank requires a specialized multi-point folder-gluer to fold the handle, glue the side seam, and tuck the internal dividers simultaneously. Because the machine setup time is extensive, this carrier is most practical for larger repeat programs rather than short prototype runs.

Additional notes

Handle tear resistance

Dynamic load testing with actual filled bottles is always recommended to ensure the board grade can support the total weight during lifting and swinging.

Related partition and display boxes

0715: Fully Enclosed Partition Box

Look at this if you need to ship bottles through a parcel network. It features the same auto-deploying dividers but closes with a standard slotted top instead of a handle.

0716: Tear-Away Display Box

Look at this if you need a shelf-ready retail tray. It ships closed and tears open to display products, rather than acting as a consumer carry pack.

0724: Six Pack Bottle Carrier

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.

0723: Four Pack Bottle Carrier

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 I ship this carrier through UPS or FedEx?

Not on its own. The open top and exposed handle will catch on sorting equipment, and the bottles are not protected from top-down impact. For parcel shipping, you must place this carrier inside a protective outer box.

Product fit

Can the cell sizes be adjusted for different bottles?

Yes, the entire template scales based on your exact product diameter and height. The internal dividers and outer walls adjust together to ensure a tight fit that prevents glass-on-glass contact.

Assembly

Does this require manual taping or gluing?

No. The factory glues the side seam, handle, and crash-lock base. When your packing team pushes the flat edges inward, the floor locks into place and the dividers swing out automatically.

Material

What board type is best for this carrier?

A fine flute, such as E-flute, is usually the best starting point. It allows the intricate internal dividers to fold cleanly without binding. If the bottles will be refrigerated, wet-strength Kraft liners are critical to prevent the base from weakening due to condensation.

Product fit

How does the handle support the weight of six glass bottles?

The handle panels are folded over and spot-glued during manufacturing to create a double-thick, reinforced central carrying core that bears the vertical load.

Shipping and route

Can I stack these carriers on a pallet?

The protruding handle prevents flat, stable stacking. You will need to use specific interlocking pallet patterns or insert rigid tier sheets between layers to distribute the weight safely.

Quantity and production

Why is this carrier better suited for large production runs?

The single-piece blank requires a highly specialized multi-point folder-gluer to fold the handle, glue the side seam, and tuck the internal dividers simultaneously. The extensive machine setup time makes short runs uneconomical.

Material

What happens if I use a thicker corrugated board?

Heavy or double-wall boards will cause the internal dividers to bind and jam before the box can fully open. The multi-layer handle and divider folds create excessive stiffness, making the carrier difficult to square on the packing bench.