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ECMA F60.32.00.00

6-Pack Basket Carrier

  • Available in a wide range of custom configurations & material selection.
  • Order 1 sample. Or order 100K+ units. Or anything in between.
  • Affordable delivery across North America.
  • Design support, warehousing, testing, assembly available.
  • Widest machinery capability in America via 30+ specialist partner plants.
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Product details

Top highlights

  • Six individual product compartments
  • Integrated central carrying handle
  • Delivered flat and opens for loading

About this product

The 6-pack basket carrier is a classic retail multipack that groups individual bottles or jars into a single, easy-to-carry unit. Delivered flat with pre-glued seams, it opens to reveal six individual compartments that prevent glass-on-glass contact during transit and retail handling.

While it offers excellent product visibility and consumer convenience, the open-top design means it relies on an outer master carton for distribution and requires careful board selection if the products will be stored in refrigerated environments.

Common uses

  • Craft beer, cider, and soda retail multipacks.
  • Specialty hot sauce or condiment sampler kits.
  • Kombucha or cold-pressed juice distribution.
  • Mixed product promotions and gift sets.

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Retail Beverage and Kit Packaging

Craft beverage multipacks

The individual cells keep glass bottles separated, reducing the risk of breakage while allowing consumers to see the product labels clearly on the shelf.

Specialty food and condiment kits

Groups hot sauces, jams, or marinades into a ready-to-gift retail presentation, using the side walls and handle for strong brand messaging.

Health and wellness drinks

Organizes kombucha, cold-pressed juices, or functional beverages into a convenient weekly supply for retail shoppers.

Mixed product promotions

Allows brands to bundle different flavors or product variations into a single SKU, encouraging trial across a product line.

Craft Beverage and Specialty Food Producers

Retail distribution

Carriers heading into grocery stores or bottle shops often require specific board grades to handle the transition from cold storage to ambient aisles without the handle softening.

Promotional kitting

Brands assembling mixed sample packs use the six compartments to offer variety, relying on the carrier to keep the assortment organized and easy to hand to a customer.

High-volume retail packing

While smaller runs can be opened and loaded by hand, high-volume beverage lines often use automated erecting and filling equipment to manage throughput.

Enclosed Multipacks and Smaller Carriers

When light protection is required

If the beverage is sensitive to UV light or requires a larger continuous billboard for graphics, an enclosed multipack (E10.20.00.00) offers full coverage.

When the product weight is too high

For heavy glass jars or larger liquid volumes, a 4-compartment carrier (F60.31.00.00) reduces the total carrying weight and stress on the handle.

Board Strength, Cell Sizing, and Packing Route

Moisture resistance and board grade

If the carrier will sit in a retail cooler, the board choice should account for moisture exposure to maintain handle integrity and prevent softening.

Cell clearance and bottle diameter

The internal dividers must be sized to match the exact diameter of the bottle or jar. Too tight, and packing slows down; too loose, and the products rattle during transit.

Handle reinforcement

The central grip supports the entire weight of six filled bottles. The board choice and handle design should account for this concentrated stress point.

Packing labor and volume

These carriers arrive flat. While craft producers often open and load them by hand, high-volume beverage lines often use automated erecting and filling equipment.

Handle Reinforcement and Wall Heights

Side wall height

The outer walls can be raised to provide more print area or lowered to show more of the primary product label.

Handle cutout sizing

The grip area can be adjusted for consumer comfort, ensuring enough clearance for fingers without compromising the structural strength of the top panel.

Divider height

The internal separators can be modified to accommodate taller or shorter bottles, ensuring the glass is protected at the widest point of the container.

Board and packing details

Flat delivery and staging space

Because the side seams and dividers are glued during manufacturing, the carriers ship flat. This saves warehouse space before the packing run begins.

Master shipper requirements

The open-top design provides no vertical stacking strength on its own. Filled carriers are usually packed into a corrugated master carton or tray for palletizing and distribution.

Additional notes

Handle clearance and retail shelf height

Ensure the height of the integrated handle does not interfere with the vertical spacing of the retail shelves where the product will be displayed.

Outer wall graphics and scuff risk

Because the carriers rub against each other and the master carton during transit, the print finish should be evaluated to prevent ink scuffing on the main display panels.

Related Retail Carriers

F60.31.00.00: 4-Compartment Carrier

A smaller basket carrier for heavier products or lower retail price points.

FAQs

Product Fit and Inserts

Can this carrier hold cans instead of bottles?

Yes, but the cell dimensions and side wall heights should be adjusted specifically for the can's diameter and height to ensure a secure fit.

Board and Finish

What happens if the carrier is stored in a refrigerator?

Paperboard can absorb moisture in cold environments, which may soften the handle. If cold storage is expected, the board and finish should be evaluated for moisture resistance.

Packing Labor

How is the carrier opened for packing?

It arrives flat with the side seams pre-glued. The packer pushes the opposite edges toward the center, which squares the carrier and drops the base and dividers into place.

Print and Branding

Where can graphics be printed?

The two long side walls, the end panels, and the central handle area offer the primary print surfaces for branding and product information.

Route and Shipping

Can this be shipped individually in the mail?

No. This is a retail presentation package with an open top. It needs an outer corrugated shipping box for parcel networks.

Samples and Prototypes

Should we test a sample before ordering?

Testing a physical sample with your actual filled bottles helps verify that the handle supports the weight, the cells fit the glass properly, and the carrier balances well when lifted.

Production Route

Does the carrier require glue during packing?

No. The side seams and dividers are glued during manufacturing. The carrier arrives flat and simply needs to be opened for loading.

Adjustments

Can the handle shape be modified?

Yes. The grip area can be adjusted for comfort and clearance, depending on the weight of the product and the target consumer experience.