Understanding Standard Carton Types

	Standard Straight Tuck End Well suited for products requiring a large window in the front panel display End opening box glued on one side Very common retail box that displays well Quick loading, compact storage Can have friction fit or slit locks for more secure closure
	Reverse Tuck End End opening box, glued on one side Quick loading, compact storage RTE nests better than STE Can have friction fit or slit locks for more secure closure
	Airplane Style Straight Tuck End Differs from the standard straight tuck in that the top & bottom closure panels tuck from the rear to the front Can have friction fit or slit locks for more secure closure
	Tuck Top Crush-Lock Bottom Strong, easy to assemble, stores flat When opened for packaging, the bottom automatically locks into place Glued bottom enables box to hold heavier items Can have friction fit or slit locks for more secure closure
	Tuck Top Snap-Lock Bottom (1-2-3 Bottom) Bottom needs manually assembled Inserts can be added to hold vials, etc. Nice counter display box fits very flat on shelf Economical solution for larger volume applications Can have friction fit or slit locks for more secure closure
	Full Overlap Seal End Typically erected, filled & closed on automatic horizontal or vertical packaging equipment Full panel top & bottom closure
	Click Lock Box Simple design assembled by user by inserting tabs or hooks into slits
	Five-Panel Tuck Use for small, light products Ideal point of purchase display Can be displayed anywhere when attached to clip strips or placed on hooks Can have friction fit or slit locks for more secure closure
	Open End Glued Sleeve Ideal for hard-to-package products Can be used as an over-slip on a corrugated box Versatile, low cost solution
	Header Card Staple to top of product bag & hang Heavyweight paper scored for folding Affordable packaging solution
	Wine Box With Top Secure Solid and creative solution Simple design Quick loading, compact storage
	Pillow Boxes Easy to assemble Stylish finish Affordable packaging solution

Key Takeaway:

• Tuck Box Variants: Different tuck box designs offer unique features like secure closures, compact storage, and easy assembly, tailored to various product needs.
• Optimal Use: Understanding the strengths of each design helps in selecting the right packaging for retail, display, and secure transport.

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