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EVF12090

Hinged-Lid Flip-Top Carton

  • Available in a wide range of custom configurations & material selection.
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  • Design support, warehousing, testing, assembly available.
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Product details

Top highlights

  • Supplied as flat blanks for automated mandrel forming
  • Double-thick glued side walls for a rigid retail feel
  • 180-degree folded front lip resists crushing

About this product

This one-piece folding carton delivers the rigid feel of a premium flip-top box. Designed with double-thick side walls and an angled closure, it provides a clean hinge action and a stiffened front lip for retail presentation.

Because the side walls overlap and glue together during final assembly, this structure is supplied as flat blanks and relies on automated cartoning machinery to form the box around the product.

Common uses

  • Confectionery
  • Cosmetics
  • Small electronics
  • Tobacco

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High-Volume Retail and Premium Small Goods

Premium confectionery and small goods

The rigid side walls and crisp hinge action make this a strong option for high-end small items. The double-thick sides prevent the box from crushing easily when gripped, while the angled lid seats cleanly against the base for a precise presentation.

Cosmetics and personal care

For small cosmetic jars or compacts, the clean front lip and rigid base offer a high-end unboxing experience. The flat-blank delivery supports high-volume filling operations.

Small electronics and accessories

The stiffened front lip and secure closure feel provide a structured housing for cables, adapters, or small devices, especially when paired with an internal insert.

Tobacco and related products

This is the classic flip-top style used for high-volume automated packing. It provides the familiar hinged access and pocket-friendly rigidity expected in this category.

Automated Packing Lines and Co-Packing

Automated packing lines

This package is built for scale. Because it ships as a completely flat, unglued blank, it maximizes pallet density. It relies on automated packing lines to fold and glue the side panels around a mandrel or the product bundle itself.

Retail shelf presentation

The double-thick glued side walls and 180-degree folded front lip create a much stiffer box than a standard tuck carton, helping the package maintain its shape on crowded retail shelves.

High-volume co-packing operations

Facilities equipped with mandrel-forming machinery benefit from the flat-blank supply, which reduces inbound freight space and allows for continuous, high-speed erection and filling.

When to Consider Other Carton Styles

Hand assembly and lower volumes

If the packing process relies on manual labor or short runs, a standard straight-tuck or reverse-tuck carton is often a more practical option. Tuck cartons can be pre-glued by the manufacturer and shipped knocked-down, allowing the team to open them and load the product without applying adhesive on the line.

Stepped inner presentation

This specific template is a one-piece design. If the product presentation requires a distinct inner collar that sits higher than the base walls, a two-piece packaging strategy will be needed.

Board Endurance and Closure Angles

Board folding endurance

The front lip of the lid folds 180 degrees flat against itself to create a clean, stiff edge. This requires a paperboard grade with excellent folding endurance. Board that is too thick or brittle may crack along this fold, exposing the raw fibers and ruining the premium look.

Closure angle and product reveal

The angle of the side walls determines how much of the product is exposed when the lid is flipped back. This angle can be adjusted to reveal more of the primary container or to create a deeper base for loose items.

Packing machinery compatibility

Before committing to this structure, confirm that the co-packer or facility has mandrel-forming cartoning machinery capable of handling side-glued blanks.

Tamper evidence strategy

This structure does not have native tamper-evident locks. For retail environments requiring security, the finished carton typically needs a clear film overwrap or a tamper-evident seal applied across the lid and base.

Adjusting the Lid Profile

Lid angle and opening profile

The side wall cut can be adjusted to change the steepness of the opening, provided the geometry remains within the limits of the forming machinery.

Base and lid proportions

The height of the front base panel can be raised or lowered relative to the total height of the box, altering where the lid hinge breaks across the product.

Front lip reinforcement

The 180-degree folded edge provides stiffness and a clean finish, but the depth of this fold can be adjusted based on the board thickness and machinery tolerances.

Packing details

Tamper evidence and overwrapping

This structure does not have native tamper-evident locks. For retail environments requiring security, the finished carton typically needs a clear film overwrap or a tamper-evident seal applied across the lid and base.

Structural Options

One-piece construction

Unlike some premium tobacco packaging that uses a separate inner paperboard collar, this template is a single-piece design. The lid and base are formed from the same continuous blank.

Additional notes

Machinery compatibility checks

Before committing to this structure, confirm that the co-packer or facility has mandrel-forming cartoning machinery capable of handling side-glued blanks.

Related Retail Cartons

Standard Tuck Cartons

Review this option if the packing process relies on hand assembly of pre-glued sleeves.

Two-Piece Rigid Boxes

Consider this style if the presentation requires a separate base and lid or a distinct inner collar.

FAQs

Can this box be shipped pre-glued and folded flat?

Because the inner and outer side walls overlap and glue together to form a rigid tray, the box does not fold flat after gluing. It is supplied as flat blanks and erected on the packing line.

How is this carton assembled?

It is designed for automated mandrel-forming equipment that folds and glues the side walls around the product. Hand assembly is possible but requires manually applying adhesive to the side flaps, which slows down packing.

Does this template include an inner collar?

This specific design is a one-piece structure. It does not include a separate inner frame or collar. If the product requires a stepped inner collar, a two-piece packaging strategy will be needed.

Where can graphics be placed on the lid?

Graphics can cover the entire exterior, including the top, back hinge, and front face of the lid. The front lip folds inward, so the inside edge of that lip will display whatever is printed on the corresponding section of the blank.

Is this carton suitable for parcel shipping?

This is a primary retail carton. The flip-top lid can open during rough transit, and the paperboard is intended for shelf display. It usually requires a corrugated outer shipper for parcel delivery.

What board thickness fits this design?

It performs well with standard folding boxboard (FBB) or solid bleached sulfate (SBS), typically around 0.5mm thick. The critical factor is fold endurance, as the front lip needs a tight 180-degree fold without cracking.

How does the lid stay closed?

The closure relies on the angled cut of the side walls and the tension of the back hinge crease to seat the lid cleanly against the base.

Does this package provide tamper evidence?

This structure does not have native tamper-evident locks. For retail environments requiring security, the finished carton typically needs a clear film overwrap or a tamper-evident seal applied across the lid and base.