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ECMA F70.62.00.00

Conical Paper Cup and Tub

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Product details

Top highlights

  • Two-piece construction for cups and tubs
  • Typically formed on dedicated cup machinery
  • Sidewall blank doubles as a wrap-around label

About this product

The F70.62.00.00 template provides the foundational geometry for paper cups, food tubs, and snack buckets. It uses two flat components, a curved sidewall blank and a circular base, that are curled and sealed together on specialized forming equipment.

When the base is omitted, the curved sidewall blank serves as a precise wrap-around label for existing conical containers, such as yogurt pots or plastic coffee cups.

Common uses

  • Beverage cups
  • Ice cream tubs
  • Soup containers
  • Popcorn buckets
  • Wrap-around labels for plastic pots

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Common Uses for Conical Tubs and Labels

Food service cups and tubs

This is the foundational shape for hot beverage cups, soup containers, ice cream tubs, and popcorn buckets. The two-piece design allows the bottom to be recessed and crimped, while the top can be rolled to accept a lid.

Wrap-around labels for rigid containers

The curved sidewall blank is frequently used on its own as a label for existing plastic or composite tubs. The calculated arc helps the label wrap smoothly around the conical shape without wrinkling or skewing.

Snack and popcorn buckets

Larger diameter variations serve as buckets for dry snacks. These often use thicker board grades to maintain rigidity over a wider top opening.

Dry goods and powder packaging

Beyond liquids, the conical tub format is sometimes used for dry powders or granular products, where the wide top opening helps with filling and dispensing.

Food Service and Converter Operations

Food and beverage packaging

When used as a formed container for liquids or greasy foods, the paperboard often needs a barrier coating, such as PE, PLA, or an aqueous dispersion, to maintain integrity and resist leaks.

Flat-blank supply for converters

Because finished cups take up considerable volumetric space, buyers often source the flat die-cut sidewalls and bases to feed into their own automated cup-forming lines closer to the point of filling.

Promotional and event labeling

Brands running short-term promotions on existing rigid tubs can use the sidewall template to produce custom wrap-around labels that fit the exact taper of the host container.

When to Consider Different Container Styles

Manual assembly or flat shipping to end users

This conical package is generally not folded by hand. If the end user needs to store packaging flat and assemble it on demand, a folding carton with a crash-lock or tuck base is worth comparing.

Straight-walled presentation

If the design needs straight vertical walls, compare this to a cylindrical two-part tube. Note that true cylinders do not nest inside one another, which changes shipping and storage volume.

Key Decisions for Cups and Labels

Formed container versus label

Clarify whether the project needs the full two-piece formed cup or just the curved sidewall die-cut to be used as a label on an existing pot.

Barrier coatings and sealing methods

For formed cups, the choice of barrier coating affects how the side seam and bottom base are sealed, typically via heat sealing or ultrasonic welding on the forming line.

Top rim and lid compatibility

If the cup will take a lid, the top diameter and the material allowance for the rolled rim should be toleranced to match the lid supplier specifications.

Base insertion and crimping

The bottom extension of the sidewall wraps around the circular base. The exact allowance for this crimp depends on the board thickness and the specific forming equipment used.

Adjusting the Conical Geometry

Top and bottom diameters

Changing the diameters recalculates the arc of the sidewall blank. These dimensions should align with the specific mandrels on the cup-forming machinery.

Height modifications

Adjusting the height changes the vertical capacity and alters the sidewall curve, though it often utilizes the same diameter tooling.

Rim and crimp allowances

The template includes extensions for rolling the top lip and crimping the bottom base. These can be adjusted based on the board thickness and the forming equipment.

Board and packing details

Grain direction for smooth curling

For formed cups, the paperboard grain usually runs parallel to the curve of the sidewall blank. This allows the board to roll smoothly into a cone without cracking or forming flat spots.

Nesting and shipping volume

Finished conical cups nest inside one another, which is efficient for retail dispensing but still consumes more shipping volume than flat-packed cartons.

Formed Cup vs. Label Applications

Wrap-around label only

The base component is removed, and the sidewall arc is cut from paper or self-adhesive label stock to decorate an existing tub.

Additional notes

Barrier coatings and recyclability

Cups intended for liquids often need barrier coatings. Discuss the specific coating type, such as PLA or aqueous, if the project has specific recyclable-material goals.

Related Packaging Styles

F70.61.00.00: Cylindrical Two Parts

A two-piece package with straight vertical walls. It offers a different visual profile but does not nest for shipping.

FAQs

Production and assembly

Can these cups be assembled by hand?

Forming the conical shape, sealing the side seam, and crimping the base typically involves dedicated automated cup-forming machinery rather than manual assembly.

Product fit and inserts

Can I use this template just for a label?

The curved sidewall blank provides the exact geometry needed to wrap a conical container smoothly. When used as a label, the circular base is simply omitted.

Material and route

Are these containers liquid-tight?

Liquid resistance depends on the board barrier coating and the integrity of the heat or ultrasonic seals applied during machine forming.

Modifications

Does changing the cup height affect the flat shape?

Any change to the height, top diameter, or bottom diameter recalculates the arc of the flat blank to ensure it still forms an accurate cone.

Product fit and inserts

How do I ensure a plastic lid will fit?

The top diameter and the material allowance for the rolled rim should be matched to the lid. It is usually best to design the cup around the specific lid you plan to use.

Material and route

How are these shipped after manufacturing?

If fully formed at the factory, the cups are shipped nested inside one another. Alternatively, the flat sidewall and base blanks can be shipped to a facility that operates its own forming equipment.

Why is grain direction important for this package?

The grain direction usually needs to follow the curve of the sidewall blank so the board rolls smoothly into a cone without cracking or creating flat spots along the perimeter.

Print and finish

How does the curved shape affect artwork?

Because the flat blank is an arc, artwork and text are usually warped or mapped to the curve during prepress so that they appear straight and level once the cup or label is formed into a cone.