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FEFCO 0774

Unglued Display Tray with Raised Insert Deck

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Top highlights

Combines an outer tray and custom insert into a single corrugated blank
Locks mechanically with friction-fit ear hooks, requiring zero factory gluing
Demands fine flutes like E or F to prevent the 180-degree folds from fracturing

About this product

This single-piece corrugated tray folds into a rigid display with its own raised internal deck. Instead of ordering a separate outer tray and a custom divider, packers roll the side walls inward to create a suspended floor with custom cutouts for jars, bottles, or components.

Because it relies entirely on mechanical ear hooks rather than factory glue, it ships completely flat. The tradeoff is pack-bench labor. Operators must manually fold the 180-degree side panels and snap the tensioned hooks into place.

Common uses

Retail shelf displays
Promotional kits
Master shipper inserts
Subscription box presentation

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Retail shelf presentation

The raised deck holds individual products upright and spaced evenly. The open top allows immediate customer access, making it a practical counter or shelf display.

Promotional kits and sample sets

Secures multiple distinct items in a single presentation piece. The inward-folding deck means the interior presentation surface can be printed on the same side of the corrugated blank as the exterior walls.

Master shipper inserts

Acts as a loaded internal tray. Packers can assemble the tray, load the components into the cutouts, and drop the entire unit into a standard shipping box for transit.

Subscription box organization

Keeps multiple items separated and upright during unboxing, creating a clean presentation without needing a separate cardboard grid or foam insert.

Retail and promotional environments

Cosmetics and personal care

Glass jars and dropper bottles require strict separation to prevent damage. The suspended deck immobilizes the items without requiring packers to assemble a separate grid partition.

Beverage and specialty food

Holds craft sauces, mini bottles, or sample jars securely. The mechanical locks handle the weight of the glass as long as the tray is supported from the bottom during movement.

Electronics and hardware kits

Small components, cables, or fragile parts stay organized in their designated cutouts, preventing them from shifting and scratching each other during handling.

When to consider pre-glued or simple trays

High-volume packing lines

If pack-bench speed is the primary bottleneck, evaluate a pre-glued auto-bottom tray with an integrated holder. Multi-point gluing shifts the labor from your pack bench to the converter's equipment, eliminating the slow manual folding of the ear hooks.

Simple open trays without dividers

If the products do not need individual separation, a standard ear-hook tray without the raised deck uses less corrugated board and folds faster.

Close variants and lookalike dielines

The closest library neighbors include 0773, EVC41140, EVC48020. 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, assembly, and cutting choices

Board thickness and flute profile

This structure requires fine flutes or solid board. Heavy single-wall or double-wall corrugated will fracture along the 180-degree rollover creases and cause the ear hooks to crush during insertion.

Pack-bench labor capacity

Operators need two hands to hold the rolled side walls in place while inserting the friction-fit hooks. This manual effort makes it a poor fit for rapid fulfillment centers.

Cutout complexity and waste stripping

The complex ear hooks and the array of circular or rectangular cutouts require flatbed die-cutting. The converter must manage the ejection rubber carefully to ensure clean cuts around the holes.

Print surface planning

Because the side walls roll inward to form the deck, the top surface of the holder is printed on the same side of the flat blank as the outside walls. This allows for continuous graphics from the exterior to the inner display.

Customizing the holder deck

Hole array configuration

The number, diameter, and spacing of the cutouts can be adjusted to fit the exact product. The converter must leave enough corrugated webbing between the holes to prevent the deck from tearing.

Double crease width

The hinges that form the 180-degree rollover are parametrically tied to the board thickness. Changing the board grade requires recalculating these creases so the deck folds flat without binding.

Hand-hold cutouts

Optional hand-holds can be added to the end walls to make the loaded tray easier to lift and move around the retail floor.

Board and packing details

Blank sprawl and material usage

The extended side walls and end hooks create a large, cross-shaped flat footprint. This uses more raw material than a simple tray, which should be weighed against the savings of not buying a separate insert.

Aperture and profile adjustments

Aperture shapes

While circular holes are standard for bottles and jars, the cutouts can be modified into rectangles or custom profiles to match specific components or square containers.

Additional notes

Stripping waste complexity

The array of holes and the complex hook profiles generate die-cut waste. The converter must carefully manage the ejection rubber on the flatbed die to ensure clean cuts.

FAQs

Shipping and route

Can this tray be shipped through parcel networks?

The open top and friction-fit locks provide no containment for rough courier handling. It must be placed inside a closed master shipper for parcel transit.

Production and board

What board grades fit this tray?

Fine flutes like E or F flute, or solid folding carton board. Thick corrugated board will bind on the tight folds and prevent the ear hooks from snapping into place.

Assembly

Does this require tape or glue to assemble?

The tray relies entirely on mechanical ear hooks that snap into corner slots. The tension of the folded board holds the structure together without adhesive.

Customization

Can the hole cutouts be any shape?

The apertures can be cut to match your specific product. However, the die-cutter requires a minimum amount of solid board between each hole to strip the waste cleanly and maintain deck strength.

Comparison

Why choose this over a separate tray and insert?

It reduces your inventory to a single SKU and allows the outer walls and inner deck to be printed in a single pass. The tradeoff is higher assembly time at the pack bench.

Packing labor

Is this suitable for automated packing lines?

The complex multi-axis folding, double creases, and tensioned ear-hook insertion require manual assembly by a human operator.

Handling

Can I add hand-holds to this tray?

Hand-holds can be cut into the end walls to help staff lift and move the loaded tray. The board must be strong enough to support the payload weight when lifted from the ends.

Structure

How does the raised deck stay in place?

The deck is formed by rolling the side walls inward 180 degrees. It is held in tension by the end walls, which fold up and lock into corner slots using mechanical ear hooks.