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EVF99095

Take-Away Food Pail

  • Available in a wide range of custom configurations & material selection.
  • Order 1 sample. Or order 100K+ units. Or anything in between.
  • Affordable delivery across North America.
  • Design support, warehousing, testing, assembly available.
  • Widest machinery capability in America via 30+ specialist partner plants.
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Product details

Top highlights

  • Arrives fully formed and nested for immediate use
  • Interlocking top flaps secure the closure under tension
  • Relies on specialized factory forming rather than flat delivery

About this product

The EVF99095 is a classic tapered take-away container, often recognized as a food pail or noodle box. It features a wide top opening for easy filling and four integrated top flaps that interlock securely without tape or additional closures.

Unlike flat-packed folding cartons, this two-piece design is fully formed at the factory using specialized equipment. The containers arrive nested and ready to use, making them well-suited for high-speed quick-service and deli environments.

Common uses

  • QSR takeout
  • Deli items
  • Lightweight bulk retail items
  • Promotional packaging

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Practical Uses for the Take-Away Pail

Quick-service takeout

The wide opening allows fast filling, and the nested delivery means no assembly time is spent on the counter.

Deli and lightweight bulk

The tapered shape and secure top flaps keep items contained during transit.

Bakery and confectionery

Cookies, candies, and small baked goods fit well in the conical shape, offering a distinctive presentation compared to square boxes.

Promotional packaging

The distinctive shape offers a unique unboxing experience for non-food items, though the nested shipping increases freight volume compared to flat cartons.

Retail and Food-Service Environments

Food service operations

Values the zero-assembly packing process and the ability to specify grease- or moisture-resistant coatings for hot or wet foods.

Event and catering prep

Benefits from the iconic shape and easy manual closure when packing meals in advance.

Specialty retail and gifting

Uses the recognizable takeout shape to package novelty items, apparel accessories, or gift sets, relying on the interlocking top for a clean finish.

When to Consider Flat-Packed Alternatives

Flat-packed storage needs

If warehouse space is limited, a crash-lock or snap-lock folding carton ships flat and takes up much less pallet space than nested pails.

Heavy or liquid-heavy contents

While coatings help with moisture, heavy liquids may need a different base seal or a dedicated rigid container.

Key Board and Coating Decisions

Board coating and barrier needs

Direct food contact, especially with hot, greasy, or wet foods, often relies on specific poly-coated boards (PE or PLA) and heat-sealed seams rather than cold glue.

Shipping volume and storage

Because these containers ship nested rather than flat, freight and storage volume will be higher. This should be factored into order quantities and delivery schedules.

Base attachment method

The circular bottom is a separate piece of board that is crimped and sealed to the main body during factory production. The integrity of this seal depends on the chosen board and forming machinery.

Top closure tension and tamper evidence

The top flaps interlock mechanically under tension. If the package will be delivered through third-party couriers, a custom sticker or label is often added over the flaps for tamper evidence.

Adjusting Volume and Proportions

Height and volume

The vertical height can be adjusted to change the internal volume while keeping the top and bottom diameters consistent.

Top and bottom diameters

Changing the taper affects how the containers nest and must be verified against the factory's forming equipment limits.

Locking flap tongue width

The width and depth of the interlocking slits can be adjusted to increase or decrease the tension required to close and open the top flaps.

Packing details

Grain direction for smooth curving

The board's grain direction must run horizontally around the container. This prevents cracking and helps the main body form a smooth cone rather than a faceted shape.

Nesting clearance

The taper angle determines how deeply the containers nest inside one another, which directly impacts how many units fit in a single shipping sleeve.

Additional notes

Grain direction for smooth curving

The board's grain direction must run horizontally around the container. This prevents cracking and helps the main body form a smooth cone rather than a faceted shape.

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FAQs

Do these boxes ship flat?

These containers do not ship flat. Because of the separate circular base and conical shape, they are fully formed at the factory and ship nested inside one another.

How much time does it take to assemble the box?

No assembly is needed before filling. The packer simply pulls a formed container from the nested stack, fills it, and folds the four top flaps to close it.

Can this hold wet or greasy foods?

This container can hold wet or greasy foods provided the correct board is specified. Food-service applications typically use a poly-coated board and heat-sealed seams to prevent leaks.

Does the top need tape or a sticker to stay closed?

The top flaps interlock mechanically and hold themselves closed under tension. However, a custom sticker is often added over the flaps for tamper evidence during delivery.

Why is this considered a specialized production run?

The curved body and separate circular base cannot be glued on a straight-line folder-gluer. They depend on dedicated cup- or bucket-forming machinery to roll the cone and crimp the bottom.

Can the taper angle be changed?

Adjusting the top and bottom diameters changes the taper and the nesting behavior. Any major change to the diameters must be checked against the specific forming equipment used for production.

Does this container include a wire handle?

This specific template relies entirely on the interlocking paperboard flaps and does not include a wire handle. If a handle is required, a different template variation should be evaluated.

Can the inside of the pail be printed?

Printing on the inside is possible but depends heavily on the food-contact requirements and the type of barrier coating applied to the interior surface.