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EVF11752

Four-Pack Basket Carrier

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Integrated handle and 2x2 cell dividers
Opens in one motion for fast packing
Delivered flat and ready to open

About this product

The EVF11752 is a four-pack basket carrier designed for retail beverages, craft goods, and promotional kits. Cut from a single piece of board, it features an integrated central handle and internal dividers that separate four individual cells.

Delivered flat to save space, the carrier opens with inward pressure on the edges. The walls, base, and dividers deploy simultaneously, removing the need to fold separate inserts or lock bottom flaps by hand.

Common uses

Craft beer and cider
Specialty sodas
Promotional retail kits
Sauce or condiment samplers

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Retail and Beverage Packing

Craft Beverages and Specialty Drinks

The 2x2 grid is a familiar layout for four-packs of bottles or cans. The integrated dividers prevent glass-to-glass contact during retail handling, while the open top and angled side walls keep the product labels visible.

Promotional Kits and Samplers

Beyond beverages, this carrier works well for sauces, condiments, or cosmetic samplers. The central handle makes it an easy grab-and-go package for retail displays.

Cold-Chain Retail Products

When produced with board chosen for cold environments, the carrier supports refrigerated goods. The double-thick handle and glued base provide stability even when moving in and out of cold cases.

Retail Shelf Displays

The flat outer panels offer a continuous surface for branding, while the open top allows consumers to see the caps or closures. The angled side profile balances product visibility with lateral support.

Production and Packing Environments

High-Volume Beverage Packing

Because the carrier is delivered flat and pre-glued, it fits well with automated erecting and filling lines. The single-motion opening behavior ensures smooth feeding without manual intervention.

Hand Packing and Retail Kitting

For smaller operations or retail kitting, the auto-erecting base and dividers remove the labor of building separate partitions. Packers simply push the edges to square the carrier and drop the products in.

Consumer Carry-Out

The integrated handle is designed to carry the full weight of four filled bottles. The double-wall handle construction distributes the load, making it comfortable for consumers to carry from the store to their destination.

When to Consider Different Carriers

Parcel Shipping

This carrier is designed for retail carry-out, not courier networks. If you are shipping four bottles through the mail, you will need a protective outer master carton or a dedicated corrugated shipper with protective inserts.

Different Item Counts

If you are packing six items, a 3x2 basket carrier is needed. The internal divider logic changes based on the grid size, so a different template must be used.

Board, Fit, and Handle Choices

Board Choice for Cold Environments

If the carrier will hold refrigerated beverages, standard folding carton board may absorb condensation and weaken. Moisture-resistant board options are often discussed to ensure the handle and base remain secure.

Cell Clearance

The internal cells should be sized slightly larger than your bottle or can diameter to allow easy loading, but tight enough to prevent rattling. The exact product dimensions guide this clearance.

Handle Strength and Grain Direction

The handle carries the entire weight of the package. The board's grain direction usually runs horizontally across the handle to provide maximum tear resistance, which affects how the blank is nested on the sheet.

Order Volume and Production Route

The integrated dividers and double-thick handle require specific folding and gluing steps during production. This makes the carrier style practical for repeat programs but less suited for short, hand-glued trials.

Template Adjustments

Handle Hole Ergonomics

The width and height of the die-cut hand hole can be adjusted for comfort. A larger hole provides more finger clearance but leaves less board above it, which must be balanced against the total product weight.

Side Wall Profile

The angled cut on the outer side walls can be raised or lowered. A lower wall exposes more of the product label, while a higher wall provides more lateral stability.

Divider Height

The internal dividers can be adjusted to match the height of the bottles. Taller dividers offer more separation for glass bottles, while shorter dividers make loading slightly faster.

Packing details

Handling Space and Delivery

Because the carrier is delivered flat, it requires minimal storage space before packing. The converter-glued seams mean no adhesive or tape is needed at the packing station.

Additional notes

Bottle height and handle clearance

Ensure the central handle extends high enough above your specific bottles so consumers can comfortably grip the carrier without their knuckles hitting the bottle caps.

FAQs

Do I need to order separate dividers for this carrier?

No. The dividers are cut from the same single piece of board as the outer walls and handle. They fold into place automatically when the carrier is opened.

Can I ship this carrier through the mail?

Not on its own. The open top and exposed handle are designed for retail shelves and consumer carry-out. For parcel shipping, the loaded carrier should be placed inside a protective outer shipping box.

Will the handle tear if the bottles sweat?

Standard board will weaken if exposed to condensation. For cold beverages, the carrier should be produced using board and coatings chosen specifically for moisture resistance.

How long does it take to assemble?

Manual assembly is very fast. The carrier arrives flat; pushing the opposing edges squares the walls, drops the base into place, and deploys the dividers in one motion.

Is this suitable for short prototype runs?

While prototypes can be cut digitally, the complex internal gluing required for the handle and dividers makes manual assembly very slow. This style is most practical for larger runs that use automated folding and gluing production lines.

Can the side walls be lowered to show more of the bottle label?

Yes. The angled profile of the outer side walls can be adjusted. Lowering the walls increases product visibility, but it reduces the lateral support for the bottles.

What details help determine the right cell size?

The exact diameter of your bottle or can, along with any labels or sleeves, determines the cell width and length. A slight clearance is added to ensure easy loading without excessive rattling.

Does the carrier ship flat or fully assembled?

The carrier is delivered flat (knocked down) with all internal seams pre-glued by the converter. It only takes its 3D shape when opened at the packing station.