The ICB20902 is a heavy-duty foundation for point-of-purchase displays, exhibition plinths, and temporary retail furniture. Cut from thick rigid board, the main blank folds into a thick, hollow rectangular frame with a double-wall rim.
Instead of relying on glue or tape, the assembly uses four separate triangular gussets that slide into the corners. This creates a secure, friction-locked base that ships completely flat and assembles quickly on the retail floor.
Elevates heavy retail displays while providing a wide, stable footprint. The double-wall rim handles vertical compression well when paired with thick honeycomb or inverted corrugated board.
Exhibition Plinths
Acts as a lightweight, flat-packed pedestal for trade shows. The clean 90-degree V-cut edges provide a sharp, professional appearance without the weight of traditional wood fixtures.
Temporary Retail Furniture
Serves as a structural base for temporary tables or seating at events, leveraging the thick rigid board and locking gussets for stability.
Heavy-Duty Structural Spacers
Acts as a strong spacer or false bottom within larger pallet displays, keeping heavy products elevated without crushing.
Exhibition and Point-of-Purchase Environments
Retail Rollouts
The glue-free design allows the base to be shipped flat to stores, saving freight volume compared to pre-glued pedestals.
Trade Shows and Events
Flat-packing design allows exhibitors to transport large pedestals easily and assemble them on-site without tools.
Pop-Up Shops
Quick assembly and professional V-cut edges suit temporary retail spaces that need premium-looking fixtures without permanent millwork.
When to Compare Simpler Display Trays
Lightweight counter displays
If the display is lightweight and uses standard E-flute or B-flute corrugated, a traditional glued or snap-lock base is more practical. This self-locking design strictly requires thick, rigid board.
Single-piece display bases
If managing a five-piece kit is too complex for store staff, a single-piece folding base might be a better fit, though it uses a different locking strategy.
Board Thickness and CNC Routing
Material Caliper
The width of the corner locking slots is mathematically tied to the exact thickness of the board. If the material changes from 16mm to 10mm, the template must be updated before cutting.
Kitting and Fulfillment
Because the base consists of five separate pieces, the fulfillment plan must account for bundling the main blank and the four triangles together for shipment.
Print Surface Allocation
The outer walls and the flat top rim are visible. Decide whether to print the entire main blank flat before routing, or leave it unprinted if covered by a secondary shroud.
Assembly Labor
While tool-free, the five-piece design requires store staff to fold the rim and seat four separate locks. Consider if printed instructions are needed in the kit.
Adjusting Height and Rim Width
Rim Proportions
The width of the top rim can be adjusted to create a thicker or thinner border, but this directly alters the required size of the locking triangles.
Overall Height
The height of the outer walls can be adjusted, but this directly changes the required geometry of the locking triangles to maintain stability.
Base Footprint
Length and width can be scaled to match specific pallet sizes or display footprints, limited only by the maximum bed size of the CNC router.
Packing details
V-Cut Hinge Requirements
To achieve clean 90-degree corners on thick board, the material must be V-cut on a CNC router. Standard flatbed die-cutting cannot process this design.
Additional notes
Store-level assembly instructions
Because the locking mechanism uses separate triangular pieces, providing a simple printed instruction sheet helps retail staff fold the rim and seat the locks correctly.
A different display structure, worth comparing if looking for alternative rigid board shelving or base designs.
FAQs
Does this base require adhesive or tape?
No. The four triangular corner pieces slide into folded slots in the rim, creating a friction lock that holds the walls securely in place.
Can this be made from standard corrugated board?
This design relies on the stiffness of thick rigid materials like honeycomb or Inverted Corrugated Board (ICB), typically 10mm to 16mm thick. Standard thin corrugated will not hold the friction lock or fold correctly with V-cuts.
How is the base shipped to stores?
It ships completely flat. The main blank and the four locking triangles are usually shrink-wrapped or boxed together as a kit for the end user to assemble on-site.
Where can graphics be printed on this base?
The outer walls and the flat top rim are fully visible and can be digitally printed before the board is cut and routed.
What happens if we change the board thickness?
The locking slots are mathematically tied to the board caliper. Changing from 16mm to 10mm requires a CAD update before cutting, or the locks will fail.
Can this be cut on a standard die-cutting machine?
No. The design relies on clean 90-degree V-cuts, which require a CNC flatbed router equipped with specific V-cut tools.
How much weight can the assembled base support?
While the double-wall rim and 16mm rigid board provide high vertical strength, exact load ratings depend on the specific material grade and footprint, requiring physical testing.
Are the locking triangles interchangeable?
Yes, the four corner locking triangles are identical and can be inserted into any of the four corners during assembly.
A heavy-duty, flat-packing foundation built for demanding retail and exhibition environments.
