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EVC61014

Corrugated Counter Display Tray with Front Cutout

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Front cutout for product visibility and easy access
Tape-free manual assembly with mechanical base locks
Requires an outer master carton for shipping

About this product

This corrugated display tray features a drop-down front cutout for immediate product access and visibility. Designed for retail counters and shelf-ready presentations, it uses roll-over side and front walls to create clean, finished edges without requiring tape or glue.

Because it is an open-top presentation format, it is delivered flat for manual assembly at the fulfillment stage and requires a separate master carton for transit.

Common uses

Countertop impulse buys
Retail shelf ready packaging
Kitted product displays

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Retail and Fulfillment Applications

Retail Counter Displays

The U-shaped front opening makes this tray a natural choice for point-of-purchase impulse items. The double-wall sides provide enough rigidity to keep the display squared while customers remove products.

Shelf-Ready Packaging

For retail shelves, the tray can be loaded at a fulfillment center, packed into a master shipper, and placed directly onto the shelf by store staff without cutting or tearing.

Kitted Product Presentations

When selling pre-packed assortments, the clean rolled edges and open front allow the products to be arranged neatly for immediate presentation upon opening the master carton.

Point-of-Purchase Impulse Bins

The drop-down front wall provides easy access for small, loose items placed near checkout registers, keeping them contained while remaining highly visible.

Product and Channel Fit

Kitting and Hand Assembly

Fulfillment teams can erect the tray quickly by hand. The side and front walls roll over and lock into the base, eliminating the need for taping or gluing stations.

High-Graphic Retail Brands

The roll-over construction means the exterior print surface of the flat blank folds over to become the inside walls of the tray, allowing for continuous branding around the product.

Fulfillment Center Operations

Because the trays are delivered flat, they take up minimal space on the packing floor. Operators can fold them into shape just before loading the goods and placing them into outer transit boxes.

When to Consider a Different Display Style

Automated Packing Lines

This tray relies on manual folding and mechanical locks. If your packing line uses automated folder-gluers, a machine-erected crash-lock or glued-corner tray is a better fit.

Heavy Stacking Requirements

The open top and front cutout reduce vertical compression strength. If the tray itself must bear heavy top loads without a master shipper, a fully enclosed carton or a tray with reinforced corner posts should be evaluated.

Board, Print, and Packing Choices

Flute Profile and Print Quality

E-flute offers a smoother surface for high-quality litho-lam or digital printing and creates crisp, clean folds. B-flute provides more rigidity for heavier items but has a more pronounced corrugated profile.

Master Shipper Sizing

Because this is an open display, you will need an outer shipping box. The dimensions of the assembled tray must be finalized before specifying the master carton to ensure a tight, protective fit during transit.

Product Weight and Base Support

The mechanical locks on the base panel must support the outward pressure of the loaded goods. Heavier items may require a thicker board or additional locking tabs to prevent the walls from bowing.

Cutout Depth vs. Wall Strength

A deeper front cutout increases product visibility but leaves less corrugated material to secure the front locking tabs. This balance should be tested with a physical sample of your product.

Cutout and Panel Adjustments

Front Cutout Dimensions

The width and depth of the front opening can be adjusted to match your product. A wider cutout increases visibility but leaves less material on the front wall to secure the locking tabs, so the balance depends on product weight.

Locking Tab Configuration

The number of locking tongues along the base can be increased for longer trays to prevent the roll-over walls from bowing outward under pressure.

Double Crease Sizing

The parallel creases that allow the walls to roll over must be precisely spaced to match the exact thickness of your chosen corrugated board, ensuring the panels fold without cracking.

Packing details

Double Crease Alignment

The roll-over walls rely on parallel double creases to fold cleanly over the corner flaps. These creases and the base locking slots must be precisely tooled to match the exact thickness of your chosen corrugated board.

Additional notes

Rear Panel Edge Profile

The back wall does not roll over like the sides and front. It remains a single raw corrugated edge, which should be considered if the back of the display will be visible to customers.

FAQs

Does this display tray require tape or glue?

No. The side and front walls roll over the corner flaps and lock mechanically into slots on the base panel. It is designed entirely for tape-free manual assembly.

Can I ship this tray directly through a parcel network?

No. The open top and front cutout provide no containment or protection for individual shipping. It must be packed inside a closed master carton for transit.

How does the roll-over design affect printing?

Because the side and front walls fold inward, the outer surface of the flat corrugated blank becomes the inside surface of those walls. This allows you to print on one side of the board and still have graphics visible on the interior sides of the display.

Can I make the front cutout wider?

Yes, the cutout width and depth are adjustable. However, leaving too little material on the front wall can weaken the mechanical locks that hold the display together. A physical sample should be tested with your product.

Is this tray suitable for automated folder-gluers?

No. The complex locking tabs, front cutout, and double creases require flatbed die-cutting and are designed specifically for manual erection at a packing station.

Which corrugated flute is typically used for this display?

E-flute is often chosen for retail displays because it folds sharply and provides an excellent surface for high-resolution printing. B-flute can be used if the displayed items are heavier and require a stiffer base.

How are these trays delivered to the fulfillment center?

They are shipped flat and stacked on pallets, which saves space before they are manually erected at the packing station.

Can the back wall be printed on both sides?

The back wall is a single thickness of corrugated board. If you need graphics on both the inside and outside of the rear panel, the board must be printed on both sides before die-cutting.