ECMA X62 specifies an extended double-walled panel with a Euroslot opening. It is a Group X feature used with a folding-carton design. The illustrated carton uses the panel for hanging.
The host carton and product weight determine the rest of the structure and the appropriate hanging arrangement.
The double-wall header provides the tear resistance needed for busy retail environments. The two-ply construction prevents the Euroslot from fraying or ripping off the hook when handled frequently by customers.
Lightweight Parts and Accessories
Because the bottom uses a friction tuck flap, the carton relies on the stiffness of the board to hold the product. It is an excellent fit for light items like cables, cosmetics, or small hardware, but heavier items may force the bottom open.
Electronics Cables and Adapters
Small tech accessories often require secure hanging displays. The reinforced header ensures the package remains intact on the pegboard, while the tuck ends allow for quick loading of coiled cables.
Cosmetics and Travel Sizes
For lightweight beauty products, this carton offers a clean presentation. The folded header provides a smooth, printable surface on both sides, maximizing branding space above the product.
Channels and Packing Environments
Hand Fulfillment Operations
The carton is delivered as a knock-down flat (KDF) tube. Packers simply squeeze the edges to pop the carton open, fold the bottom flaps, drop the product in, and tuck the top closed. This makes it fast for manual packing lines.
High-Traffic Retail Aisles
In environments where products are frequently removed and replaced on peg hooks, a single-wall hanger can quickly degrade. The glued, double-wall header resists tearing and keeps the display looking professional.
Multi-SKU Accessory Lines
When displaying a range of related products, the extended header provides a consistent billboard area. Because the top panel folds over, both the front and back of the hanger display the coated, printed side of the paperboard.
When to Consider Different Hangers or Closures
Heavy Products
If the product is heavy enough to push through a friction tuck bottom, consider a carton with a crash-lock base or a taped bottom. The X62 header can often be adapted to stronger base styles if hanging is still required.
Very Light Products
If the item is extremely light and tear resistance is not a concern, a single-wall hanger uses less material and simplifies the folding and gluing process.
Board, Routing, and Fit Decisions
Header Folding and Production Route
The reinforced header is folded and glued during manufacturing. Depending on the production route, this requires a folder-gluer capable of multi-directional folding or a two-pass run, which changes how the job is routed.
Bottom Closure Security
The straight tuck bottom is convenient for hand packing but relies entirely on friction. The product weight and board stiffness must be evaluated to ensure the bottom flaps do not pop open under load.
Master Shippers for Transit
The extended header is vulnerable to bending or crushing if shipped loosely. These cartons require a properly sized master shipper to protect the hanger during transit to the retail store.
Board Grade and Tear Resistance
While the double-wall construction adds tear resistance, the underlying board grade still matters. The paperboard must be strong enough to support the product weight without the Euroslot tearing through the top edge.
Hanger and Cutout Adjustments
Hanger Hole Shape
While the standard template uses a sombrero-shaped Euroslot, the cutout can be adjusted to a simple round hole or a custom shape to match specific retail fixtures.
Header Height
The height of the extended panel can be increased to provide more billboard space for branding above the product, though this will increase the overall footprint of the flat blank.
Base Carton Style
The double-wall Euroslot header is a modular feature. While shown here on a straight tuck carton, it can be applied to reverse tuck or crash-lock bottom cartons if the product requires a different closure.
Board and packing details
Sheet Layout and Material Yield
The tall header panel increases the overall length of the flat carton. This changes how the cartons nest on a sheet of paperboard, which can affect material efficiency compared to a standard box.
Additional notes
Bottom closure and product weight
The friction tuck bottom is the weakest point under vertical load. Always test heavy items.
Related Retail Cartons
X61: Single-Wall Euroslot Carton
A similar hanging carton that uses a single-ply header, reducing material use for very light products.
A01.21.00.01: Standard Straight Tuck Carton
The base body style of the X62, used when retail hanging is not required.
FAQs
Product Fit and Weight
How much weight can this carton hold?
The weight limit is determined by the bottom friction tuck closure, not the hanger. Heavy items can push the bottom flaps open. We recommend physical testing with your actual product and chosen board grade to ensure the bottom remains secure.
What happens if my product is too heavy for the bottom tuck?
If the product forces the friction tuck open, the double-wall header concept can be applied to a carton with a stronger base, such as a crash-lock bottom or a taped closure.
Manufacturing and Routing
Does the reinforced header change how the carton is manufactured?
Yes. Folding and gluing the header requires a different direction of movement than the side seam. Depending on the equipment used, this may require a specialized attachment or a two-pass gluing operation.
Shipping and Route
Can these be shipped individually in the mail?
No. The extended header is designed for retail display and will likely bend or crush in a courier network. They should be packed inside a master shipper for transit.
Modifications
Can I use a different bottom closure with this hanger?
Yes. While this specific template uses a straight tuck end, the double-wall Euroslot header concept can be applied to cartons with stronger closures, such as a crash-lock base, if your product requires it.
Can the Euroslot be changed to a simple round hole?
Yes. The hanging cutout can be modified to a round hole or a custom shape to fit specific retail display pegs.
Assembly
Does the packer need to fold the header?
No. The header is folded and glued by the manufacturer. The carton arrives flat, and the packer only needs to pop the main tube open and tuck the top and bottom flaps.
Design and Print
Can I print on the back of the hanger?
Yes. Because the header folds over on itself, both the front and the back of the final hanger display the coated, printed side of the paperboard.
A reliable choice for retail pegboards, balancing a strong display header with fast hand assembly.
