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EVF41205

Double-Wall Presentation Tray with Shoulders

  • 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

  • Hollow buffer walls on all four sides
  • Assembles via roll-end locks without native adhesive
  • Ships flat to reduce inbound freight volume

About this product

The EVF41205 is a premium folding carton tray that uses hollow, double-wall construction on all four sides to create a thick, framed border around the product. Designed for high-end retail and unboxing experiences, the rolled edges provide excellent perimeter crush resistance while presenting a clean, continuous printed interior.

Because the walls roll over and lock into the base without glue, the tray ships flat and is typically assembled by hand or with specialized tray-forming equipment. It is an excellent choice when presentation matters more than high-speed automated packing.

Common uses

  • Cosmetics and personal care kits
  • Consumer electronics packaging
  • Luxury gifting base trays

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Premium retail and unboxing applications

Premium product framing

The wide top shoulders act as a picture frame, drawing attention to the central product while hiding the raw edges of the board.

Perimeter crush protection

The hollow gap between the inner and outer walls absorbs side impacts, making it useful for fragile items like cosmetics or electronics.

Clean interior presentation

Because the walls roll over from the outside in, the interior shows the same printed surface as the exterior without requiring two-sided printing.

Multi-component kitting

The flat base and rigid perimeter walls provide a stable foundation for custom inserts that hold multiple items securely in place.

Cosmetics, electronics, and luxury gifting

Cosmetics and personal care

For presenting glass bottles, jars, or premium kits where the unboxing experience is part of the product value.

Consumer electronics

Often paired with custom inserts to hold devices securely within the framed perimeter.

Luxury gifting

Used as a base tray inside a rigid sleeve or paired with a clear lid to showcase the contents.

When to compare standard glued trays

High-volume automated packing

If the packing line relies on standard folder-gluers, a standard four-corner glued tray may be easier to process. This buffer wall design involves sequential folding.

Parcel shipping without an outer box

This is an open-top presentation tray. For courier transit, it usually needs an outer shipper or a secure sleeve to protect the contents.

Strict budget constraints

The double-wall construction uses a large flat blank, which increases material costs compared to a single-wall tray.

Board, assembly, and fit decisions

Assembly labor

The roll-end locks and corner tabs involve a specific folding sequence. It helps to evaluate hand-assembly time against the production budget if specialized tray-forming equipment is not available.

Board caliper and lock fit

The locking tongues and inner wall heights are sensitive to board thickness. Changing from standard folding carton to a thicker micro-flute usually means the locks should be adjusted to prevent binding.

Outer packaging

Decide early if this tray will slide into a printed sleeve, sit under a clear lid, or drop into a master shipper, as this affects the final exterior dimensions.

Print surface planning

Because the outer walls roll over to form the inner walls, the primary printed side of the board covers both the exterior and the visible interior. This often eliminates the need for two-sided printing.

Shoulder width and lock adjustments

Asymmetric shoulder widths

The template defaults to wider shoulders on the long sides and narrower shoulders on the short sides. These widths can be adjusted to create uniform borders or specific framing effects.

Tongue lock sizing

The width and height of the locking tabs can be modified to increase retention, especially if the tray holds heavier items.

Corner tab clearance

When adjusting the shoulder width or changing board thickness, the internal corner tabs can be modified to ensure they do not conflict with the inner folding walls.

Packing details

Blank sprawl and nesting

The complex, cross-shaped flat blank takes up significant space on a sheet. Nesting efficiency should be evaluated to manage material costs.

Additional notes

Corner tab clearance

When adjusting the shoulder width or changing board thickness, the internal corner tabs should be checked to ensure they do not conflict with the inner folding walls.

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FAQs

Does this tray require glue?

No. The EVF41205 uses a roll-end mechanism where the inner walls fold over corner tabs and lock into slots on the base panel.

Can this be erected on standard automated equipment?

Standard straight-line folder-gluers typically do not erect this tray. It is usually assembled by hand or with specialized tray-forming machinery capable of multi-axis folding.

Do I need to print on both sides of the board?

Usually not. Because the outer walls roll over to form the inner walls, the primary printed side of the board covers both the exterior and the visible interior of the tray.

Can I make this tray out of corrugated board?

While possible with very thin micro-flutes, the complex roll-over folds and locking tabs are primarily designed for paperboard. Thicker materials increase the risk of the locks binding or the walls bowing.

Is this tray suitable for ecommerce shipping?

Not on its own. It is an open-top presentation tray. For ecommerce routes, it is usually placed inside a secure outer shipping box.

Can the shoulder widths be changed?

Yes. The width of the hollow walls (the shoulders) can be adjusted. The template defaults to asymmetric shoulders, but they can be modified to suit your product's framing needs.

How does the tray stay locked together?

The long sides roll over first, capturing the corner tabs. The short sides then roll over and provide the final structural lock, with tuck flaps seating into the base panel.

Does the double-wall design affect the flat blank size?

Yes. The hollow walls require a large, cross-shaped flat blank relative to the assembled tray size. This can affect how many units fit on a single sheet during production.