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FEFCO 0723

4-Pack Bottle Carrier with Auto-Bottom

  • Available in a wide range of custom configurations & material selection.
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  • Design support, warehousing, testing, assembly available.
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Top highlights

  • Base deploys instantly and top panels fold into a 4-cell grid to save packing labor
  • Integrated handle and open top designed for retail carry-out rather than parcel shipping
  • Pre-glued construction shifts assembly work from the pack bench to the production route

About this product

This single-piece carrier combines an instant-setup crash-lock base with an integrated four-cell divider and carrying handle. When a packing team squares the flat board, the floor locks into place automatically. The top panels then fold inward to separate the bottles and form a sturdy grip.

Because the entire box, including the internal partitions, is cut and pre-glued from one piece of corrugated board, it eliminates the need to assemble separate inserts at the pack bench. It fits retail beverage carry-out programs where pack-bench speed matters more than simple flatbed cutting.

Common uses

  • Craft beer and cider retail packs
  • Specialty sauces or olive oil gift sets
  • Cold-pressed juice carry-out
  • Promotional kitting

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Retail carry-out and beverage presentation

Craft beverage and specialty liquid retail

The integrated divider grid prevents glass-on-glass contact, making this carrier a natural fit for beer, cider, cold-pressed juice, or specialty sauces. The open top allows the bottle necks to remain visible for retail display.

High-volume promotional kitting

When packing teams need to assemble thousands of gift sets, the auto-erecting base and built-in partitions remove the labor of taping bottoms and folding separate grid inserts. The single-piece design keeps the pack bench organized.

Pantry and condiment sets

Brands selling premium olive oils, hot sauces, or syrups use the carrier to group related products into a single grab-and-go purchase. The large side panels offer uninterrupted space for branding and product information.

Event and festival distribution

For outdoor events or tasting festivals, the integrated handle allows attendees to carry multiple beverages easily. The crash-lock base holds the weight securely as long as the board remains dry.

Industries relying on multi-pack sales

Brewery and distillery retail shops

Tasting rooms and bottle shops use this carrier to encourage multi-item purchases. The flat-delivered boxes take up minimal space behind a retail counter and pop open instantly when a customer selects four items.

Gourmet food markets

Specialty grocers use these carriers to create pre-packed samplers or allow customers to build their own four-piece sets. The presentation feels deliberate and ready for gifting.

Subscription box inner packaging

While the carrier cannot ship on its own, subscription services sometimes place this loaded carrier inside a larger master shipper. This creates a clean unboxing presentation and gives the customer a way to carry the bottles after opening the main box.

When to consider a different carrier or tray

Ecommerce and parcel delivery

This carrier leaves the bottle tops exposed and relies on a friction-locked handle. It requires an outer shipper for parcel delivery. If you are shipping four bottles directly to a consumer, compare a fully enclosed master shipper or a dedicated ecommerce bottle box.

Short-run or prototype testing

The complex diagonal creases, handle cutouts, and multi-point glue joints require specific production routing. For early market testing, a simple crash-lock tray with a separate drop-in partition may be easier to trial.

Close variants and lookalike dielines

The closest library neighbors include 0724, EVC11282, EVC11283. 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, moisture, and production route

Board thickness and divider binding

The internal slots that form the four-cell grid are calculated to match the exact thickness of the corrugated board. Fine to medium flutes work best. Heavy double-wall board will cause the divider slots to bind during assembly and make the multi-ply handle too thick to grip comfortably.

Moisture and condensation risks

If the carrier will hold chilled bottles that sweat as they warm up, standard corrugated board can weaken and cause the crash-lock base to fail. Discuss wet-strength liners or moisture-resistant coatings early in the specification process.

Handle clearance and bottle height

The height of the central handle must clear the tops of your specific bottles. Customers need enough room to grip the handle comfortably without their knuckles hitting the bottle caps.

Production route and order maturity

The carrier arrives completely flat, with the side seam and diagonal base flaps pre-glued by a specialized multi-point folder-gluer. This shifts the assembly burden from your pack bench to the production line, making it a better fit for mature, repeat programs rather than initial prototypes.

Adjusting cell size and handle profiles

Cell dimensions and bottle fit

The internal grid can be adjusted to hold wider or narrower bottles, but the overall footprint and handle placement must shift proportionally. A tight fit prevents rattling, while too much clearance can cause the carrier to feel unbalanced when lifted.

Handle shape and reinforcement

The die-cut handle profile can be modified to include fold-down comfort flaps. This prevents the raw corrugated edge from digging into the customer's hand when carrying heavy glass bottles.

Display cutouts on side panels

The outer walls can be lowered or shaped to reveal more of the bottle labels. However, removing too much material from the main walls reduces the overall rigidity of the carrier.

Board and packing details

Flat delivery and storage

Despite the complex internal dividers, the pre-glued box ships and stores completely flat. The entire structure deploys only when the packer squares the main walls.

Cell count variations

Cell count variations

While this specific template is engineered for four cells, the same integrated divider and handle mechanics are commonly adapted into a six-pack format for standard beverage distribution.

Additional notes

Handle clearance and bottle height

The height of the central handle must clear the tops of your specific bottles so customers can grip it comfortably without their knuckles hitting the caps.

Related packaging choices

FEFCO 0717: 6-Pack Bottle Carrier

Review this option when your product grouping requires six cells instead of four, using the same integrated handle and auto-bottom mechanics.

FEFCO 0700: Crash-Lock Open Tray

Review this option when you want the fast-packing auto-bottom but prefer to use a separate custom insert rather than an integrated fold-down divider.

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.

EVC11282: Four Pack Carrier

EngView neighbor that can look close in CAD. Review it if a sample or dieline seems similar, then verify closure style, slots, wall build, and assembly before treating it as a substitute.

FAQs

Route and Shipping

Can I ship this carrier through the mail?

The open top and carrying handle are designed for retail carry-out and palletized distribution. To ship this through a courier network, the loaded carrier must be placed inside a fully enclosed outer shipping box.

Product Fit and Inserts

Do I need to order separate dividers for the bottles?

The four-cell divider grid is built into the top panels of the box. When you fold the top section inward, the slots intersect to create the partitions automatically.

Board and Finish

What board thickness works best for this carrier?

Fine to medium flutes are strongly recommended. The internal divider slots must intersect perfectly. If the board is too thick, the slots will bind, the base may not sit flat, and the handle will become uncomfortably thick.

Route and Shipping

Will the bottom hold heavy glass bottles?

The crash-lock base is designed to support substantial weight when properly erected. However, if the bottles will be refrigerated and prone to condensation, you should specify a wet-strength liner to prevent the base from weakening due to moisture.

Packing Labor

How long does it take to assemble?

Assembly is very fast. Squaring the walls automatically locks the bottom into place. The packer then folds the top panels down to form the grid and pulls the handle up. It requires no tape or glue at the pack bench.

Quantity and Production

Why does this style favor repeat production programs?

The single-piece design requires a large flatbed die-cutter and a specialized multi-point folder-gluer to pre-glue the crash-lock base. This specific machinery path makes it less practical for very short runs compared to simpler boxes.

Product Fit and Inserts

Can the cells hold square or uniquely shaped bottles?

The grid creates square or rectangular cells. While it can hold non-round bottles, you must ensure the widest point of your bottle fits within the cell dimensions so the glass does not stretch or distort the corrugated board.

Board and Finish

Can I print on the inside of the carrier?

Because the entire carrier is cut from a single piece of board, the "inside" of the main walls and the "outside" of the handle and dividers share the same side of the corrugated sheet. Discuss double-sided printing if you need specific branding on the interior cell walls.