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FEFCO 0724

6-Cell Auto-Bottom Bottle Carrier

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Base and six-cell dividers deploy in one motion to eliminate manual insert assembly
Integrated double-thick handle supports retail carry-out loads
Requires an outer shipping carton for parcel or courier delivery

About this product

This single-piece corrugated carrier combines a crash-lock floor with an integrated six-cell divider matrix and a central carry handle. When a packer squares the flat board, the base locks into place and the internal partitions drop down simultaneously to separate glass bottles.

Because the intersecting dividers and base require precise folding paths, this carrier makes the most sense for repeat retail programs, craft beverage runs, and promotional kits where pack-bench speed outweighs the need for simple, flat-tray prototypes.

Common uses

Craft beer retail
Promotional beverage kits
Artisan sauces and oils
Event marketing and direct-to-consumer takeaway

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Retail carry-out and promotional beverage kits

Craft beer and specialty beverage retail

The integrated dividers isolate glass bottles to prevent clinking and breakage during consumer transport. The fast-erecting base keeps retail staff or fulfillment teams moving quickly without taping bottoms or folding separate partition inserts.

Promotional kits and sample sets

The open-top design presents the bottle labels clearly to the recipient, while the central handle encourages immediate carry-away at events or trade shows.

Artisan sauces and heavy glass jars

Beyond beverages, specialty food producers use this structure to bundle heavy glass jars into a single premium purchase unit that customers can easily carry from the store.

Event marketing and direct-to-consumer takeaway

For pop-up shops and festivals, the carrier provides an immediate, branded transport method that attendees can carry comfortably while walking.

High-volume fulfillment and tasting room sales

High-volume retail fulfillment

Packing teams handle this carrier as a single knocked-down flat. Squaring the walls triggers the entire internal structure, removing the labor bottleneck of building and inserting separate corrugated grids.

Mixed-beverage bundling

Retailers creating custom six-packs on the floor rely on the fast setup to bundle different bottles quickly without slowing down the checkout line.

Tasting room and brewery sales

Breweries use the carrier to encourage multi-bottle purchases, giving visitors a secure way to transport heavy glass directly to their vehicles.

Alternative cell counts and open trays

Standalone parcel shipping

This carrier leaves the bottle tops exposed and the handle protruding. If you need to ship bottles through a courier network, you must pack this carrier inside a separate master shipping box, or switch to a fully enclosed protective mailer.

Heavy double-wall requirements

The simultaneous folding of the base and the intricate divider matrix relies on precise clearances. Thick double-wall boards will bind and fail to open. If your payload requires extreme crush resistance, consider a simpler tray with a separate drop-in partition.

Close variants and lookalike dielines

The closest library neighbors include 0723, 0717, EVC11282. 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 resistance, and transit routes

Wet-strength board for chilled use

Standard corrugated board absorbs condensation from cold bottles, which can cause the handle or base to tear under weight. If your product moves through refrigerators or coolers, specify a wet-strength kraft liner.

Trial runs versus repeat retail programs

The complex blank requires specialized multi-point folding paths. This production route makes short digital runs or small trials financially impractical compared to established, repeat retail programs.

Master carton compatibility

If these carriers will be shipped to stores pre-loaded, the master carton must account for the height of the protruding handle and the overall footprint of the bundled carriers.

Board thickness and flute profile

The internal dividers and crash-lock hinges must fold simultaneously. Fine to medium flutes like E or B allow these intersecting panels to move freely, while thicker boards cause the mechanism to bind.

Handle ergonomics, cell clearance, and print surfaces

Cell clearance and bottle diameter

The internal slots must be sized to your exact bottle diameter and the specific thickness of the corrugated board. Changing the board grade later requires recalculating the entire divider matrix to prevent the intersecting panels from binding.

Handle grip sizing

The finger cutouts can be adjusted for ergonomic comfort, but making the holes too large reduces the amount of board carrying the tension load, increasing the risk of tearing.

Print surface and graphic alignment

The tall handle panel and the outer walls provide distinct branding zones. Graphics can be aligned to ensure logos remain visible even when the carrier is fully loaded with bottles.

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Flat delivery and storage

Despite the complex 3D shape, the carrier is glued and folded into a completely flat tube. This keeps inbound freight efficient and requires minimal space at the pack bench before deployment.

Cell count variations

Four-cell and alternative layouts

While this specific layout creates six isolated cells, the same folding principles apply to four-cell configurations. Changing the cell count requires a completely different die-cut template and folding path.

Additional notes

Exact bottle dimensions

The internal divider matrix is cut to a specific diameter. If you change your bottle supplier or glass shape, the template must be adjusted to ensure the bottles fit without rattling or stretching the cells.

FAQs

Route and shipping

Can I ship this carrier directly through the mail?

No. The open top and protruding handle offer no parcel containment. You will need to place the loaded carrier inside a separate master shipping box for courier delivery.

Board and finish

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

Thick boards are a poor match for this structure. Heavy board causes the intersecting divider panels to bind, preventing the carrier from opening properly. Fine to medium flutes like E or B allow the mechanism to work.

Product fit

Will condensation from cold bottles damage the carrier?

Standard corrugated board will absorb moisture and weaken, risking a handle tear or base failure. If your bottles will be refrigerated, you must specify a wet-strength liner.

Production and quantity

Is this carrier suitable for a small prototype run?

The complex folding path requires specialized multi-point gluing. This production route makes short runs or small trials financially impractical compared to repeat retail programs.

Packing labor

Do the dividers need to be folded separately?

No. The internal partitions are integrated into the main blank. When the outer walls are squared, the base and the six-cell dividers drop into place simultaneously.

Inserts and product fit

Can the cell sizes be mixed for different bottle types?

The divider matrix relies on uniform intersecting slots to fold flat and deploy correctly. Mixing cell sizes within the same carrier disrupts this geometry and prevents the carrier from opening.

Storage and delivery

How are these delivered to the packing facility?

The factory glues and folds the carrier into a completely flat tube. They are delivered in flat bundles, taking up minimal space before they are popped open at the pack bench.

Related box choice

When should I use a standard tray instead of this carrier?

A standard crash-lock tray makes more sense when you are packing bulk items, cans, or boxes that do not require individual glass separation or a consumer carry handle.