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ECMA A10.21.03.03

Retail Hanging Carton with Glued Base

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Product details

Top highlights

  • Folded hanger tab for pegboard display
  • Tuck-in top closure with dust flaps
  • Overlapping bottom flaps closed with adhesive or tape

About this product

This retail folding carton features a folded hanger tab for pegboard displays and a tuck-in top. The extended back panel folds over to create a double-thick hanging point, which provides a reinforced hanging point for retail pegs.

Unlike tuck-bottom alternatives, this package uses full overlapping bottom flaps. This base style is closed with hot melt glue or tape, making it a practical choice for automated packing lines or when a glued floor is preferred over a friction tuck.

Common uses

  • Hardware accessories
  • Cosmetics
  • Small electronics
  • Automated retail packing lines

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Retail Display and Packing Fits

Automated retail packing lines

The overlapping bottom flaps are typically folded and glued by automated cartoning equipment. This makes the package efficient for larger fulfillment runs where a glued base is preferred over manual tucking.

Medium-weight pegboard items

Because the base is closed with adhesive and the hanger tab is double-thick, this carton can handle slightly heavier retail goods than a friction-tuck box, provided the board grade offers enough tear resistance.

Products needing a continuous floor

When the product might slip through a tuck bottom, the glued overlapping flaps provide a continuous, closed floor. This is useful for multi-part kits or items that settle during transit.

High-volume retail rollouts

For large retail programs, the combination of a fast-gluing bottom and a simple tuck top balances automated packing speed with a clean consumer opening experience.

Product Categories Using Glued-Base Hanging Cartons

Hardware and small electronics

Products like cables, adapters, and small tools often use a glued base to keep the bottom closed on the retail shelf. The overlapping flaps provide a flat surface that remains closed until the consumer opens the top.

Cosmetics and health aisles

The flat front panel offers an uninterrupted billboard for branding, while the top tuck flap allows consumers to open the package cleanly after purchase without tearing the main graphics.

Stationery and craft supplies

For markers, pens, or craft kits, the glued bottom provides a flat floor for heavier items, while the euro-hole allows for flexible placement on retail pegs.

When to Consider a Tuck Bottom or Alternative Base

Manual packing and hand assembly

If your fulfillment team packs by hand, applying glue or tape to the bottom flaps will add a step to the process. A carton with a tuck-in base (A20.21.03.03) or a crash-lock base is usually a faster choice for manual operations.

Lightweight items needing less material

Full overlapping bottom flaps use more board. If the product is very light, a base with reduced flaps (A11.21.03.03) or a simple tuck closure can reduce material usage.

Board, Tear Strength, and Packing Route Choices

Hanger tab tear resistance

The weight of the product dictates the required board strength. While the folded hanger tab doubles the material thickness at the peg hole, heavier items may still need a tear-resistant board grade like Solid Bleached Sulfate (SBS) to remain on the peg.

Bottom sealing method

Decide how the bottom will be closed during fulfillment. The overlapping flaps do not lock mechanically; they are closed with hot melt adhesive or a clear retail seal.

Top closure friction

The top tuck flap can be configured with small slit locks that catch on the side dust flaps. This adds friction to keep the top closed during transit and display, depending on the board caliper.

Outer shipping requirements

This is a primary retail package. The tuck top and hanger tab are packed in an outer master carton or shipper for transit, as they are not intended for raw parcel shipping.

Hanger Hole and Flap Adjustments

Euro-hole sizing and placement

The hanger hole can be adjusted to fit single pegs or wider euro-hooks. The vertical placement of the hole can also be shifted to balance the carton depending on the product's center of gravity.

Slit lock depth

The depth of the slit locks on the top tuck flap can be adjusted based on the board thickness to ensure the flap seats correctly without tearing the dust flaps.

Glue flap width

The side glue flap can be widened or narrowed to match the specific gluing wheel or nozzle setup on the folder-gluer line.

Board and packing details

Grain direction for vertical stability

Specifying a horizontal grain direction helps maintain a flat profile on the main front and back panels, ensuring the carton hangs evenly and maintains a clean profile on the pegboard.

Base Flap Variations

Reduced bottom flaps

For lighter products, the bottom flaps can be shortened so they meet or only partially overlap, reducing the overall board footprint.

Additional notes

Hanger tab alignment

The folding sequence aligns two mirrored cutouts to form the final hanger hole. Clean die-cutting is necessary to ensure the hole is free of paper chads that could block the retail peg.

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FAQs

Packing and Closure

Does the bottom of this carton lock automatically?

The bottom consists of full overlapping flaps that fold flat against each other. They are closed using hot melt glue or tape.

Can this box be packed by hand?

It can be packed by hand, but it is often less efficient for manual packing than a tuck-bottom box because the packer applies adhesive or tape to the bottom flaps by hand.

Retail Display

How strong is the hanging tab?

The extended back panel folds over onto itself, creating a double-thick layer of board around the hanger hole. This improves tear resistance compared to a single-ply tab, though the exact weight limit depends on the board grade chosen.

Can the hanger hole shape be changed?

The cutout is typically a euro-hole, but it can be modified to a simple round hole or a custom shape to match specific retail pegboard fixtures.

Shipping and Route

Can this carton be shipped directly in the mail?

This is a primary retail package. The tuck top and hanger tab are intended for retail display and should be packed in an outer shipping box for parcel transit.

Materials and Print

Where can graphics be printed on this carton?

The front, back, and side panels offer continuous flat surfaces for printing. The hanger tab can also be printed on both sides, as it is formed by folding the extended back panel.

What board grades work well for this style?

Folding Boxboard (FBB) is common for general retail, while Solid Bleached Sulfate (SBS) is often chosen when higher tear resistance is needed at the hanger hole.

Packing and Closure

How does the top close?

The top uses a tuck flap that inserts behind the front panel, supported by two side dust flaps. It can include small slit locks for added friction.