High-throughput manual packing and presentation
High-throughput manual packing
Because the tray is pre-glued, operators simply pull the opposing walls outward to erect it quickly. This makes it a strong fit for packing lines where manual folding time should be minimized.
Base component for two-piece packaging
The open tray often serves as the base for a telescopic box or a sleeve-wrapped package, providing a rigid floor and walls for product presentation.
Open presentation for retail shelves
The single-thickness walls and open top allow full product visibility, making it useful for displaying grouped items or bakery goods directly on the shelf.
Medical kitting and assembly
For multi-part kits, the fast opening action allows workers to quickly set up the tray and begin loading components without wrestling with friction locks or tabs.
Retail, food service, and kitting
Food service and bakery
The fast setup fits counter service and bakery lines. When used for food contact, the board and adhesive should be specified for the exact temperature and moisture environment.
Gift sets and retail presentation
The open top allows full product visibility, while the clean, single-ply walls provide an uninterrupted surface for high-quality graphics.
Medical and cosmetic kitting
Clean lines and lack of internal locking tabs make this tray useful for organizing small bottles, vials, or cosmetic components before they are sealed in an outer sleeve.
When to compare unglued or lidded trays
Short runs and prototypes
This tray relies on specific pre-glued production routing. For very short runs or prototype testing, the initial preparation may outweigh the packing labor savings, making an unglued friction-lock tray worth comparing.
Need for a closed box
If the product needs top protection without a separate sleeve or outer carton, compare this to a glued tray with an integrated lid.
Production route, board thickness, and print zones
Board caliper and folding behavior
Standard folding carton grades fold cleanly and ship flat. If you specify a thicker micro-flute, the converter often needs to adjust the layer step creases so the tray still folds flat without binding.
Print-free zones for gluing
The inside of the short walls needs unvarnished, unprinted areas where the corner flaps are glued. Artwork should be planned around these zones to ensure a strong adhesive bond.
Order volume and production route
Because the glued corners involve specific production preparation, this tray makes the most sense for repeat programs or larger runs where the labor savings offset the initial preparation.
Outer shipping and parcel transit
As an open tray, it provides no top containment. If the product will ship through mixed courier routes, plan for a separate outer shipper or a sealed wrap.
Flap tapers and production clearances
Flap tapers and clearances
The diagonal webs and glue flaps can be tapered to prevent catching during production folding. These small adjustments help the tray run smoothly through the gluing process.
Layer step crease adjustments
When moving from standard paperboard to thicker micro-flutes, the crease offsets can be modified to accommodate the extra material thickness when the tray is folded flat.
Trapezium bevels
Specific parameter controls allow finer adjustment of the corner flap angles, ensuring the glue flaps do not bind against the adjacent walls during erection.
Board and packing details
Grain direction and wall bowing
Grain should typically run parallel to the long walls to prevent bowing, but this should be balanced against the risk of cracking on the diagonal creases.
Template variants
B40.22.00.00.a
Includes specific parameter controls for trapezium bevels and flap tapers, allowing finer adjustment for production clearances.
Additional notes
Repeated collapsing and board fatigue
If the tray is flattened and re-erected multiple times, the diagonal creases can suffer board fatigue and cracking. It is designed for a single erection cycle.
FAQs
Packing and assembly
Does this tray need manual gluing?
No. The tray is glued by the converter during manufacturing. It arrives flat and pre-glued, so the packer only needs to pull it open.
Shipping and route
Can this tray be shipped through parcel networks?
Not on its own. Because it has an open top and single-thickness walls, parcel transit usually demands an outer shipping box or a sealed wrap.
Packing and assembly
Is this tray suitable for automated packing lines?
It is primarily designed for fast manual erection. Automated packing lines often form trays from unglued flat blanks around a mandrel rather than pulling open pre-glued flat trays.
Materials and board
What happens if I use a thicker corrugated board?
Heavy corrugated board is generally too thick for the inward downfold mechanism. It will not fold flat properly, and the glue flaps may tear away. Micro-flutes can work but often need careful crease adjustments.
Packing and assembly
How does the tray stay open?
When the short walls are pulled upright, the glued corner flaps automatically pull the long walls into a 90-degree position. The geometry of the glued diagonal webs locks the tray open without additional tabs.
Print and finish
Where can I print on this tray?
The entire outside surface is available for printing. However, specific areas on the inside of the short walls should remain free of ink and varnish so the glue can bond properly.
Materials and board
Can I use this tray for heavy industrial parts?
It is generally better suited for lightweight to medium goods. The single-ply walls and glued corners may bow or fail under heavy, dense loads unless supported by an outer sleeve.
Shipping and route
How are these trays delivered to the packing facility?
They are delivered flat. The diagonal creases allow the long walls to collapse inward, meaning the trays stack densely on a pallet.
