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ECMA E22.10.00.00

Double-Row Bottle Carrier Sleeve

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Top highlights

  • Seats a double row of bottles in base cutouts
  • Tapered side walls and top panel cover the bottle caps
  • Open ends rely on precise bottle-contour fit for retention

About this product

This trapezoidal folding carton groups a double row of bottles for retail display. The wide base features circular cutouts to seat each bottle securely, while the angled side walls taper up to a narrow top panel that rests over the caps.

Delivered flat and glued along a single seam, this sleeve is a practical way to unitize beverages. Because the ends remain open, it relies on a precise fit around the bottle contours to prevent shifting, making it a strong choice for shelf-ready multi-packs but unsuitable for standalone parcel shipping.

Common uses

  • Retail 6-packs for glass beverage bottles.
  • Multi-packs for rigid plastic bottles.
  • Automated wrap-around cartoning lines.
  • Promotional grouping for specialty sauces or syrups.

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Retail beverage multi-packs and promotional grouping

Retail beverage multi-packs

Groups glass or rigid plastic bottles into a single retail unit. The open ends and angled sides offer high brand visibility on the shelf while keeping the bottles organized.

Automated wrap-around lines

The simple five-panel blank is frequently used on beverage cartoning equipment that drapes and glues the sleeve directly around the grouped bottles.

Promotional flavor grouping

Useful for grouping distinct flavors or product variants into a single trial pack, allowing the individual bottle labels to remain partially visible through the open ends.

Hand-loaded trial runs

For smaller volumes or market testing, the sleeve can be pre-glued by the converter, allowing packing teams to pop the carton open and slide bottles in manually.

Beverage brands, co-packers, and specialty producers

Beverage brands and breweries

Provides a way to unitize bottles without hiding the primary container completely. The top and side panels offer a continuous billboard for logos and barcodes.

Co-packers and contract fillers

Offers a predictable blank that runs smoothly through folder-gluers or wrap-around cartoning lines, depending on the facility's setup.

Specialty food producers

Brands selling premium sauces, syrups, or oils in glass bottles can use this sleeve to create gift sets or multi-packs for retail shelves.

When to consider single-row or enclosed carriers

Single-row grouping

If packing a single line of bottles instead of a double row, compare the E20.10.00.00 Single-Row Carrier.

Exposed bottlenecks

If the design calls for the bottle necks and caps to protrude through the top panel for a different visual effect or carrying style, compare the E23.10.00.00.

Full enclosure needs

If the bottles need complete protection from light, dust, or lateral impact, compare the E22.20.00.00, which adds end flaps to fully enclose the product.

Loading methods, moisture, and transit planning

Manual versus automated loading

If loading by hand, the carton is usually pre-glued by the converter so it can be popped open. If using automated wrap-around equipment, the blanks are delivered flat and unglued.

Moisture and refrigeration

Beverage multi-packs often move through cold chains. The board grade and coating should be specified to resist condensation and maintain tear strength around the base cutouts.

Master shipper planning

Because the ends are open, these sleeves offer no standalone transit protection. They are usually packed into a master corrugated tray or case for palletization and shipping.

Print and branding surface

The angled side walls and top panel provide the primary branding area. The design should account for the trapezoidal shape when placing logos and nutritional information.

Bottle diameter, taper, and cutout adjustments

Bottle diameter and spacing

The base cutouts and overall footprint adjust parametrically to match the exact bottle diameter and the needed clearance between units.

Top panel width

The width of the top panel can be narrowed or widened, which directly changes the angle of the side walls to match the specific taper of the bottle.

Cutout shape and placement

While typically circular, the base cutouts can be adjusted to accommodate slightly different bottle base profiles, ensuring a secure seat.

Board and packing details

Base cutout stripping

The six internal cutouts involve dedicated stripping during die-cutting to remove the waste material before the blanks are shipped.

Folder-gluer setup

The trapezoidal shape involves specific attention during converting compared to standard square boxes, particularly for the folding belts.

Additional notes

Refrigeration and condensation

If the multi-pack will be stored in coolers, discuss moisture-resistant board to prevent the base cutouts from weakening.

Folder-gluer setup

The trapezoidal shape involves specific attention during converting compared to standard square boxes.

Related bottle carriers

E20.10.00.00: Single-Row Carrier

For grouping a single line of bottles.

E23.10.00.00: Double-Row Carrier with Exposed Caps

For designs where the bottlenecks protrude through the top panel.

FAQs

Shipping and Route

Can this sleeve be used for parcel shipping?

The open ends offer no protection against individual bottles sliding out during rough courier handling. It is designed for retail display and is usually shipped in a master carton.

Product Fit and Retention

How are the bottles kept from falling out the ends?

Retention relies entirely on the precise fit of the base cutouts and the tension of the angled side walls against the bottle contours.

Production and Packing

Does this carton ship flat?

The carton is delivered flat. For manual loading, it is pre-glued and shipped folded to be popped open. For automated lines, it is shipped as a flat, unglued blank.

Adjustments and Fit

Can the hole sizes be adjusted for different bottles?

The circular cutouts in the base panel are parametric and adjust to match the exact base diameter of the specific bottle being packed.

Materials and Board

What board material is typically used?

The choice depends on the product weight and refrigeration needs. The board should provide enough tear resistance at the cutouts to hold the bottles, and moisture-resistant coatings are often added for cold chains.

Modifications

Can we add a carrying handle to this design?

Adding finger holes to the top panel is possible, but it involves a structural review to ensure the board will not tear under the weight of the bottles when lifted.

Production and Packing

How does the manual loading process work?

For manual packing, the sleeve is pre-glued by the converter. The packing team pops the sleeve open into its trapezoidal shape and slides the bottles in from the open ends, seating them into the base cutouts.

Comparison

When should we use a fully enclosed carrier instead?

A fully enclosed carrier is worth comparing if the bottles need protection from light, if dust accumulation is a concern, or if the product needs more lateral impact protection during handling.