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EVF23097

Two-Pack Carrier with Integrated Handle

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Holds two items separated by a central transverse divider
Zero-glue, manual assembly with a roll-end locking base
Ships completely flat to save storage space at retail counters

About this product

The EVF23097 is a one-piece, unglued folding carton designed for retail carry-out of two cups, bottles, or jars. It features a solid roll-end tray base and a central transverse divider that extends upward to form a double-thick carrying handle.

Because it requires no adhesive, this carrier ships completely flat and is assembled manually at the point of sale, making it a practical choice for cafes, breweries, and specialty food counters.

Common uses

Coffee cups
Craft beer bottles
Specialty food jars
Promotional twin-packs

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Retail Carry-Out and Beverage Transport

Retail Coffee and Cafe Carry-Out

This carrier is built to hold two distinct cups, keeping them separated by the central divider. The open top allows immediate product visibility, while the integrated handle provides a natural carrying point for retail customers.

Craft Beer and Beverage Bottles

For breweries and bottle shops, the twin-pack layout separates two glass bottles. The board grade must be matched to the weight of the liquid to prevent the handle creases from tearing during transport.

Specialty Food and Preserves

Gourmet food retailers use this tray to pair two jars of jam, honey, or sauces. The asymmetric curved walls can be adjusted to reveal the jar labels while maintaining a secure base.

Promotional Twin-Packs and Gift Sets

Because it requires no gluing, this template is highly accessible for short-run promotional packaging. Brands can pair two related items for a seasonal display without committing to high-volume folder-gluer production.

Cafes, Breweries, and Specialty Food Retail

Point-of-Sale Assembly

For retail environments where storage space is limited, this unglued carrier is highly practical. The cartons arrive completely flat and can be kept under a counter. Staff fold the walls, interlock the handle, and snap the roll-end base together when a customer makes a purchase.

Flat-Pack Storage Constraints

Zero-glue construction means the blanks stack perfectly flat. This maximizes pallet density during shipping and minimizes the backroom footprint required at the retail location.

Short-Run Promotional Campaigns

Standard basket carriers require a folder-gluer during manufacturing, which can increase costs for short runs. This unglued carton can be produced on a standard flatbed die-cutter, making it accessible for specialty promotions.

When to Consider Glued Basket Carriers or Full Enclosures

High-Volume Automated Packing

This template is designed for manual assembly. If you are packing beverages on an automated line or require a carrier that opens instantly from a folded state, a glued auto-bottom basket carrier is a better choice. The EVF23097 trades automated speed for a zero-glue, flat-packing layout.

Heavy or Fragile Glass Transport

The primary physical limit of this carrier is the tear strength of the vertical creases connecting the handle to the main walls. If you are shipping heavy glass bottles through a courier network, compare this to a fully enclosed corrugated shipper with internal partitions.

Board Grade, Handle Tear Resistance, and Print Layout

Matching Board Strength to Product Weight

Lightweight items like coffee cups or pastries can use standard folding boxboard. If you are carrying heavy glass bottles, the carrier requires a stronger board grade or micro-flute corrugated material to prevent the handle from tearing.

Print Sidedness on the Divider

Because the central divider is formed by folding extensions of the main walls inward, the inside of the flat blank becomes the visible face of the transverse divider. This must be accounted for when planning two-sided printing or specific branding on the handle.

Handle Reach and Clearance

The height of the handle must clear the top of the packed items. Tall bottles require a taller handle extension, which increases the overall footprint of the flat blank and affects nesting efficiency.

Base Lock Fit and Caliper

The roll-end locking tabs snap into slots on the base panel. The width of these slots must be adjusted to match the exact thickness of the chosen board, ensuring the base stays locked without tearing.

Handle Height and Wall Profile Adjustments

Handle Height and Finger Cutouts

The height of the handle and the size of the finger cutouts can be adjusted to accommodate different hand sizes or product heights.

Asymmetric Wall Curves

The sweeping, asymmetric curved profile of the front and back walls can be modified to create a specific visual presentation or to expose more of the product labels.

Divider Width

The width of the transverse divider is tied directly to the width of the tray. It must span the entire distance to interlock correctly in the center.

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Grain Direction for Handle Strength

To maximize tear resistance when lifted, the grain direction of the paperboard should run horizontally across the handle extensions.

Additional notes

Divider stiffness and product clinking

The transverse divider is formed by two layers of board meeting face-to-face. For fragile items like glass, ensure the chosen board provides enough stiffness to prevent the divider from bowing and allowing the items to touch.

FAQs

Does this carrier require glue or tape?

This carrier does not require glue or tape. The EVF23097 is a one-piece carton that locks together using friction tabs on the handle and a roll-end locking base.

How long does it take to assemble?

It is designed for quick manual assembly at a retail counter. Staff fold the main walls up, interlock the two handle halves, and fold the end walls over to lock the base.

Can this hold heavy glass bottles?

It can hold heavy glass bottles if the board material is specified correctly. Heavy loads place stress on the creases where the handle meets the walls. For glass bottles, a micro-flute corrugated board or a high-strength tear-resistant paperboard is usually necessary.

How are these delivered?

Because they are unglued, they are delivered completely flat. This maximizes pallet density and minimizes the storage space required at the retail location.

Can the curved walls be changed?

The asymmetric curved profile on the front and back walls is an aesthetic feature that can be adjusted. It can be modified to reveal more of the product or provide a larger continuous print area.

Why choose this over a standard glued basket carrier?

Will the central divider prevent bottles from clinking?

How does the handle stay together?

The two halves of the handle fold inward from the front and back walls. They meet in the center and interlock using small slit locks cut into the vertical creases.