The EVC62822 is a glue-free, double-wall corrugated cubby designed as a modular component for retail floor displays. It features an open front and back, with inner walls that fold inward to hide the raw corrugated fluting behind clean, 45-degree mitered frames.
Because it relies on a tab-and-slot locking sequence rather than adhesive, it ships completely flat and is assembled by hand. External mounting tabs allow the finished cell to plug directly into a parent display structure.
This cell acts as a structural building block for large Point-of-Purchase (POP) displays. Multiple cells can be stacked or arranged within a master frame to create individual product cubbies.
Two-sided retail aisles
Because both the front and back faces are open, this component works well in center-aisle displays where shoppers need to see or access the product from either side.
Temporary retail cubbies
For short-term promotions, these cells can be arranged to form freestanding cubby walls, providing accessible product presentation without permanent fixtures.
Structural spacers in large POP setups
Beyond holding products, the double-wall vertical columns allow these cells to act as load-bearing spacers between larger display tiers.
Retail and Merchandising Contexts
In-store merchandising
Retail teams benefit from the clean presentation of the mitered frames, which mimic permanent fixtures while remaining temporary and recyclable.
Fulfillment and co-packing
Assembly teams plan for manual erection. The glue-free design avoids adhesive steps but shifts the labor to the pack-bench, where workers fold the frames and seat the locking tabs.
Trade show and event displays
Event teams use these flat-packed cells to build lightweight, temporary shelving that sets up without tools and breaks down easily after the show.
When to Consider a Different Display Component
Closed-back product retention
If the product needs a backstop to prevent it from falling through, or if the rear face needs a printed graphic panel, a single-face cell wall is a better choice than this open two-face design.
High-speed pack-bench assembly
The folding sequence and mitered corners take time to lock together. If pack-bench speed is the primary concern, a pre-glued display component may be more practical.
Shipping products inside the display
This is an open structural component, not a transit box. If goods need to ship inside their display compartments, look at shipper-display hybrids or add a master transit carton.
Single-sided wall mounting
If the display will sit flush against a retail wall, the open back provides no benefit and a closed-back cell will offer better structural rigidity and graphic space.
Key Decisions for Display Integration
Board caliper and miter fit
The 45-degree corners and internal locking slots are highly sensitive to board thickness. Changing from a B-flute to an E-flute involves recalculating the cut offsets so the miters meet cleanly without binding.
Parent display alignment
The external mounting tabs on the left and right walls should align with the receiving slots on the master display. These coordinates should be verified early in the design process.
Print surface planning
The outer walls, front frame, and inner walls are all formed from the same side of the corrugated blank. If the display needs specific branding on the inside of the cubby, the print layout should account for this folding path.
Assembly labor allocation
Because the structure relies on a manual tab-and-slot locking sequence, packing facilities should plan for the time it takes to roll the outer walls and seat the inner tabs.
Adjusting the Cell Geometry
Front and back frame width
The width of the front and back buffer walls can be adjusted to create a thicker picture-frame effect, provided there is enough clearance for the inner panels to fold.
Overall cell depth
The depth of the cubby can be extended for longer products, which automatically adjusts the reach of the inner locking tabs to maintain structural tension.
Mounting tab placement
The external tabs that connect the cell to the parent display can be repositioned or resized to fit different master-display slot configurations.
Packing details
Double-wall vertical strength
Because the inner walls fold back parallel to the outer walls, the finished cell features double-wall vertical columns. This provides excellent stacking strength when multiple cells are loaded into a parent display.
Additional notes
Digital cut prototypes for miter fit
Because the tab locks and mitered corners depend heavily on board behavior, a digitally cut prototype should always be assembled and tested with the parent display before committing to flatbed die-cutting tooling.
Consider this option when building a larger grid of cubbies that share common dividing walls.
FAQs
Does this display cell require glue?
No. The structure relies entirely on a tab-and-slot locking sequence. The inner walls fold inward and their terminal tabs lock into slots on the back frame, holding the entire tube together.
Can this be erected by automated machinery?
The sequence of rolling the outer walls while seating four inner tabs makes this a hand-assembly component. Automated folder-gluers do not handle this 3D locking motion.
What happens if I change the corrugated flute?
The locking mechanism and mitered corners are precisely offset for a specific board thickness. Changing the flute means regenerating the template so the tabs still reach their slots and the 45-degree corners do not bind.
Can this be used as a shipping box?
No. This is an open-faced structural component for retail displays. It does not secure goods for parcel or freight transit without being packed inside a separate master shipper.
How does it attach to the rest of the display?
The blank includes external mounting tabs that protrude outward from the left and right walls once assembled. These tabs plug into corresponding slots on the parent display's backpanel or side walls.
Are the raw corrugated edges visible?
The design specifically hides the raw fluting on the front and back faces by folding the edges inward to create clean, mitered buffer walls.
Can we print on the inside of the cubby?
Yes, but because the inner walls fold inward from the front frame, they share the same printed side of the corrugated blank as the outer walls. The artwork layout should be planned accordingly.
How is this delivered to the assembly facility?
Because it uses no glue, the component ships completely flat. It is erected by hand at the packing facility or retail location.
Testing a physical prototype helps confirm that the mitered corners meet cleanly and the mounting tabs align correctly with the parent display.
