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ECMA A10.15.03.03

Hanging Retail Carton with Seal-End Bottom

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Product details

Top highlights

  • Folded header adds a layer of board around the hanger hole
  • Overlapping bottom flaps are typically sealed with adhesive or tape
  • Tuck-top closure allows consumer access

About this product

This retail hanging carton combines a reinforced pegboard display header with a seal-end bottom. The extended back panel provides a tall, visible branding surface that stands out on retail pegs.

The bottom relies on overlapping flaps that are typically glued or taped. This style is often chosen for higher-volume fulfillment where equipment handles the bottom closure, though it can also be taped by hand.

Common uses

  • Cosmetics and health products
  • Small electronics accessories
  • Hardware parts
  • Automated retail fulfillment

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Retail pegboard display and bottom sealing

Retail pegboard display

The extended back panel provides a built-in hanger tab, allowing the carton to be displayed on standard retail hooks. The folded header adds a second layer of board around the punch hole.

Higher-volume packing lines

The base features full overlapping flaps. This setup is often chosen for fulfillment where automated equipment applies adhesive to close the bottom.

Lightweight to medium-weight consumer goods

This carton style is frequently used for items that need vertical shelf presence but are light enough to hang from a paperboard tab.

Flat-bottom presentation

The overlapping bottom flaps create a flat floor when sealed, which can help smaller items or bottles stand upright before the carton is hung.

Cosmetics, electronics, and lightweight hardware

Cosmetics and personal care

The flat bottom provides a stable floor for small bottles, tubes, or jars, while the extended back panel offers uninterrupted space for branding above the product compartment.

Small electronics and accessories

Cables, chargers, and small devices often require pegboard display. The tuck top allows consumers to open the package easily after purchase.

Hardware and DIY parts

For lightweight hardware components, the folded hanger tab helps the package survive browsing and handling on crowded retail displays.

When to compare crash-lock or rigid plastic hangers

Hand packing without machinery

If your fulfillment team packs boxes manually, sealing the overlapping bottom flaps can add labor time. A crash-lock bottom hanging carton is often a better choice for manual lines because the base locks into place without tape.

Heavy products

While the folded header adds a layer of board, exceptionally heavy items may still tear the paperboard or cause the main panels to bow. For heavy goods, consider a corrugated package or a blister pack with a rigid plastic hanger.

Bottom sealing methods and header fold adjustments

Bottom sealing method

Determine how the bottom flaps will be secured. Automated lines typically use adhesive, while manual packing may use tape or hand-applied glue, which changes labor time and the final appearance.

Board thickness and the header fold

The top of the extended back panel folds 180 degrees to reinforce the hanger hole. If you select a very thick board, this tight fold can cause cracking or bulging. Testing a physical sample helps confirm the fold behaves as expected.

Hanger hole shape and placement

The cutout can be adjusted to match specific retailer pegboard requirements, whether that means a standard wide punch, a simple round hole, or a custom shape.

Outer transit packaging

This carton is designed for retail display, not parcel shipping. The extended hanger tab can bend if shipped loose, so these cartons are usually packed into a rigid master shipper for transit to the store.

Hanger hole shapes and tuck flap friction

Hanger hole cutout

The standard template includes a common retail punch shape, but the cutout can be modified to a simple round hole or other shapes based on where the product will be displayed.

Tuck flap friction

The top closure relies on a friction tuck. The depth and corner radius of this tuck flap can be adjusted to make the box easier to open for consumers or tighter to stay closed during handling.

Header fold offset

The template includes a layer step crease adjustment that shifts the fold slightly to accommodate the thickness of the board, helping the folded header sit flat against the back panel.

Board and packing details

Flat delivery

These cartons are typically delivered flat with the side seam and the header reinforcement already glued. The packer pops the tube open, seals the bottom, loads the product, and tucks the top.

Bottom flap variations

Reduced bottom flaps

If the product is very light and full overlapping flaps are not necessary, the bottom closure can be modified to use reduced flaps to save material.

Additional notes

Automated bottom sealing

Because the bottom flaps overlap fully, they are well-suited for automated lines that apply adhesive and fold the flaps in one continuous motion.

Related hanging cartons to compare

A50.15.01.03: Crash-Lock Hanging Carton

Compare this if you need a hanging carton that can be erected and locked by hand without glue or tape.

A12.15.03.03: Reduced Flap Hanging Carton

Compare this if your product is very light and you want to reduce material usage on the bottom closure flaps.

FAQs

Packing and Assembly

Can this carton be assembled without glue or tape?

The bottom features overlapping flaps that do not interlock. They typically rely on adhesive or tape to stay closed.

Is this box suitable for hand-packing?

It can be packed by hand, but securing the bottom flaps manually is slower than using a crash-lock or tuck-bottom box. It is often chosen when the bottom is sealed by automated equipment.

Product Fit

How much weight can the hanger hole support?

The hanger hole is reinforced by a folded layer of board. However, the exact weight capacity depends on the board grade you choose and the handling environment. Physical tear testing helps confirm safety for heavier items.

Print and Finish

Can I print on the back of the hanger tab?

The header section folds over from the top, meaning the printed side of the blank wraps around to form the back of the hanger tab. This allows for continuous graphics on both the front and back of the display area.

Shipping and Route

Can I ship this directly to a customer in the mail?

The extended hanger tab is exposed and may bend or tear in a mixed courier network. This carton is usually packed inside a sturdy outer shipper for transit.

Modifications

Can the hanger hole be changed to a round punch?

The cutout shape is fully adjustable. You can specify a round hole, a standard retail punch, or a custom shape based on where the product will be displayed.

Packing and Assembly

How is the carton delivered?

It is delivered flat. The side seam and the folded header reinforcement are glued during manufacturing, leaving the tube ready to be popped open for packing.

Product Fit

Does the bottom closure provide a flat floor?

When the full overlapping flaps are sealed, they create a flat floor that can help retain smaller items or bottles.