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EVF11690

Advent Calendar Box with Internal Tray

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Two-part package: outer carton and internal tray
Customizable door grid (default 24 doors)
Top and bottom flaps require sealing after loading

About this product

A classic countdown calendar package consisting of a straight-line glued outer carton and a separate internal compartment tray. The front panel features a customizable grid of perforated, tear-open doors with finger-lift cutouts.

Because the box relies on the internal tray to keep items separated, the insert material and thickness must be carefully matched to the outer carton's depth to prevent products from shifting.

Common uses

Seasonal chocolate calendars
Cosmetic sample countdowns
Hardware or tool bit kits
Tea or coffee samplers

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Seasonal countdowns and sample kits

Holiday countdowns

The traditional 24-door layout holds chocolates, small toys, or daily gifts. The internal tray keeps each item isolated behind its specific door.

Sample kits and assortments

Useful for cosmetic samplers, tea assortments, or hardware kits where revealing one item at a time adds to the unboxing experience.

Promotional reveals

Corporate gifts or event countdowns can use the grid to present a series of branded items over several days.

Multi-component retail sets

Craft kits or hobby sets where parts are revealed sequentially benefit from the organized compartments and tear-open access.

Retail display and manual fulfillment

Retail display

The large, flat front panel provides an excellent canvas for seasonal graphics. The box is designed to stand upright on retail shelves, relying on the internal tray for support.

Manual fulfillment

Loading this package is highly manual. Packers must populate the internal tray with individual items, slide the loaded tray into the outer carton, and seal the top and bottom flaps.

Multi-material sourcing

The outer carton is typically paperboard, but the internal tray may require a different material supplier depending on the product weight and volume.

When to compare standard folding cartons

Single-item presentation

If you are packaging a single product or a loose assortment that does not require individual compartments, a standard seal-end carton or tuck-end box will be much simpler to source and pack.

Automated high-speed packing

When packing lines require high-speed automated loading, a standard folding carton without a complex internal tray is a more practical choice.

Insert materials and closure sealing

Insert material and sourcing

The internal tray must be thick enough to fill the depth of the box. Choices often include plastic, foam, or built-up corrugated board, depending on the product and run size.

Top and bottom closure sealing

The top and bottom closures use full-overlap flaps that do not lock themselves. You will need to plan for a sealing method, such as adhesive or tape, during fulfillment.

Food contact for unwrapped items

If packing unwrapped chocolates or candies, the internal tray material must be certified for direct food contact.

Transit and outer packaging

The perforated front panel is vulnerable to crushing and impact. This calendar must be shipped inside a sturdy corrugated outer box for parcel delivery.

Grid layout and box depth adjustments

Grid layout and door count

The number of doors and their individual sizes can be adjusted. Changing the grid automatically recalculates the overall height and width of the outer carton.

Box depth and tray thickness

The depth of the box can be modified to accommodate thicker items, but the internal tray thickness must be adjusted to match, ensuring products cannot slip between the tray and the front panel.

Door size and spacing

The individual tear-open windows can be resized to fit specific products, and the spacing between them can be adjusted to maintain panel strength.

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Print panel and perforation tearing

The large front panel provides a great canvas for graphics, but the perforations require clean die-cutting to ensure the printed surface does not tear unevenly when a door is opened.

Additional notes

Perforation strength

The perforations must be carefully specified to balance easy opening for the consumer with enough strength to survive fulfillment and retail handling.

FAQs

What is the internal tray made of?

The template models a thick internal tray, but the actual material depends on your product and volume. Plastic, foam, or corrugated board are common choices.

How do I prevent items from falling to the bottom?

The internal tray must be sized to sit flush against the front and back walls of the outer carton. If the tray is too thin, small items can slip out of their compartments.

How is the box sealed after loading?

The top and bottom flaps overlap fully but do not have friction locks. They must be secured with a sealing method like adhesive or tape after the loaded tray is inserted.

Can this be packed automatically?

While the outer carton can be glued on a folder-gluer, loading the individual items into the tray and sliding it into the box is typically a manual process.

Can I ship this directly in the mail?

Parcel networks usually require an outer shipper. The perforated doors on the front panel can easily burst if subjected to impact, so the calendar should be placed inside a protective corrugated box for transit.

Can I change the number of doors?

The grid layout is adjustable. Because the overall size of the box is driven by the door grid, changing the number or size of the doors will change the final dimensions of the calendar.

Does the outer carton ship flat?

Yes, the outer carton is glued along the side seam and shipped flat. It is popped open during fulfillment to receive the loaded tray.

What happens if the insert is too thin?

If the insert does not fill the entire depth of the box, products can migrate between compartments or slip behind the front panel.