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FEFCO 0931

Single-Cell Extension Partition

  • 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.
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Product details

Top highlights

  • Creates one central compartment from two slotted pieces
  • Projecting ends help locate the partition in the master box
  • Slot fit must match the selected board caliper

About this product

Two slotted corrugated pieces join to create one central compartment with projecting ends inside a master carton.

This is a single-cell extension partition, not a grid of multiple cells. The main checks are central-cell dimensions, slot fit, and the outer-box clearance.

Common uses

  • Glass bottle shipping
  • Cosmetics and vials
  • Machined industrial parts
  • Shelf-ready retail displays

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Common packing jobs for interlocking grids

Glass and bottle shipping

Isolates fragile cylinders and prevents glass-on-glass impact. The grid keeps bottles upright and absorbs lateral shocks during transit.

High-density small parts

Useful for cosmetics, vials, or electronics where many small items share one master carton. Fine flutes maximize the number of cells in a tight space.

Heavy industrial components

Cut from heavy-duty double-wall board, the grid separates heavy machined parts while providing enough vertical support to allow pallets to stack high in the warehouse.

Shelf-ready retail displays

Inserted into a lighter outer tray, the rigid inner grid provides the necessary stacking strength while keeping individual retail units perfectly aligned for the store shelf.

Industry and packing environments

High-volume fulfillment

Operations packing hundreds of boxes a day usually avoid loose strips. Receiving pre-assembled, diagonally collapsed grids shifts the labor burden away from the pack bench, allowing rapid drop-in loading.

Warehouse and pallet storage

When master cartons stack high on pallets, the intersecting vertical walls of the grid act as structural columns. This often allows buyers to use a lighter board grade for the outer box without sacrificing overall crush resistance.

E-commerce fragile shipping

Brands shipping mixed fragile goods rely on the grid to create isolated zones. The rigid cells prevent heavy items from shifting and crushing delicate items in the same box.

When to consider a different divider style

Single-axis separation

If your products only need separation in one direction, like a row of books or flat boxes, a simple U-channel divider uses less material and drops into the box faster than a full intersecting grid.

Two-compartment splits

For dividing a box exactly in half, a single-piece folded partition avoids the need to align intersecting slots and is easier to manage for very simple layouts.

Close variants and lookalike dielines

The closest library neighbors include 0933, 0934, 0935. 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.

Supply state and assembly choices

Loose strips versus pre-assembled supply

Loose strips ship densely but require two-handed manual sorting and pushing on your packing line. Pre-assembled grids arrive ready to pop open and drop into the box, saving significant pack-bench time.

Board thickness and cell density

Fine flutes maximize the internal volume of the cells, making them ideal for small items. Heavy double-wall board provides massive shock absorption for industrial parts, but the thicker walls eat into the available product space.

Flute direction and stacking goals

If the primary goal is vertical crush resistance, the flutes on the divider strips must run vertically. This turns every intersecting wall into a load-bearing column.

Cell clearance and product fit

The internal cell dimensions must account for product tolerances and easy removal. A fit that is too tight will cause packers to struggle during loading and frustrate the end user during unboxing.

Slot styles and cell configurations

Chamfered slot lead-ins

Standard slots are straight cuts. If your team assembles loose strips by hand, adding angled chamfers to the slot entries reduces friction and speeds up alignment. This adjustment requires a different production path.

Cell count and array scaling

The grid scales to almost any array, from a simple two-by-two setup to a dense ten-by-ten matrix. Adding more cells increases the number of strips and the total material required.

Locking tabs

Also known as whisker locks, these small friction catches keep the grid from falling apart if an operator lifts the entire assembled matrix out of the box.

Board and packing details

Board caliper and slot width sensitivity

The width of the interlocking slots must exactly match the thickness of the corrugated board. If you change the board grade later in the project, the design file must be updated. Otherwise, the grid will either bind during assembly or fit too loosely to protect the product.

Grid variants

Standard straight slots

Produced efficiently on dedicated partition equipment for simple friction-fit assembly.

Chamfered slots

Features angled lead-ins to help operators slide the intersecting strips together faster.

Additional notes

Packing line labor burden

If you receive loose strips to save space, factor in the time it takes an operator to sort the pieces, align the slots, and push them together for every single box.

Master carton sizing

The grid must fit snugly against the inside walls of the master carton. If the outer box is too large, the entire grid can shift during transit, risking product damage.

Related dividers and inserts

0933: Cell Partition

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.

0934: Cell Extension Partition

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

Assembly and packing

Can these grids be inserted by automated packing machinery?

Standard automated folder-gluers cannot handle multi-piece grids. Unless you have specialized robotic partition inserters, assume these will be dropped into the master carton by hand.

How are the strips held together?

They use a friction fit. The deep vertical slots slide into each other until they sit flush. No tape or glue is required for the grid itself.

Shipping and route

Can I ship a partition grid on its own?

No. The grid relies entirely on an outer master carton to hold its perimeter together and protect the goods from the outside environment.

Product fit

What happens if I change the board thickness after testing a sample?

The slot widths are cut specifically for the board thickness. If you switch from a thin E-flute to a thicker C-flute without updating the design, the strips will bind and operators will not be able to push them together.

Production path

Do partition grids require a specific manufacturing method?

It depends on the slot style. Simple straight slots run on specialized partition equipment. If you request angled lead-ins or locking tabs to make manual assembly easier, the production method changes to accommodate the custom shapes.

Samples and prototypes

Should I test a sample of the grid before ordering?

Yes. You should test the assembled grid inside your exact master carton with the real products. This confirms the cell clearance is correct and that the outer box closes properly over the grid.

Product fit

How tight should the grid fit inside the master carton?

The grid must fit snugly against the inside walls. If the outer box is too large, the entire grid can shift during transit, risking product damage.

Assembly and packing

Can the grid be removed from the box fully assembled?

Standard straight-slot grids often fall apart if lifted out of the box while loaded. If your end user needs to lift the entire grid at once, request locking tabs to hold the intersections together.