Corrugated box types
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Shipping boxes
RSC boxes
A regular slotted carton has four flaps on top and four on the bottom, and the outer flaps meet in the middle when closed. The most common style.
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Shipping boxes
HSC boxes
A half slotted container is an RSC without the top flaps. It suits products loaded from above, or boxes that take a separate cover.
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Shipping boxes
FOL boxes
A full overlap box has flaps that reach all the way across, giving a double layer of board on the top and bottom for extra stiffness.
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Shipping boxes
Bulk packs
Large corrugated boxes for loose, heavy or irregular loads, or for combining several small shipments into one container.
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Custom printed boxes
Printed corrugated cartons
Cartons printed with a logo, artwork or handling marks. Tell the supplier how many colours you need and whether you have finished artwork.
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Custom printed boxes
Retail-ready packaging
A carton designed to survive shipping and then go straight onto the shelf, often with a tear-away opening and printed graphics.
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Custom printed boxes
Custom-size boxes
A box cut to the exact size of the product, which cuts empty space, filler and the risk of the product moving around.
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Diecut boxes and inserts
Diecut mailer boxes
Self-locking mailer-style boxes cut from a single sheet, popular for ecommerce orders because they close without tape.
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Diecut boxes and inserts
Diecut inserts
Corrugated inserts cut to the outline of the product so it sits still inside the outer carton.
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Diecut boxes and inserts
Hymes bottoms
A user-assembled box bottom that closes when the side panels are squeezed together. Suited to low-volume shipments.
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Diecut boxes and inserts
1-2-3 bottoms
A bottom with four diecut flaps that fold and snap together without tape, suited to lighter, smaller shipments.
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Retail displays
Countertop displays
Small displays for counters and checkouts, good for lower-priced items that shoppers pick up on impulse.
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Retail displays
Floor displays
Freestanding units that hold more product and carry a larger printed area, often used for launches and seasonal lines.
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Retail displays
PDQ displays
PDQ stands for pretty darn quick. These low-cost displays go onto shelves or checkout areas with very little setup.
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Protective packaging
Corrugated pads and sheets
Flat sheets placed between layers on a pallet or in the bottom of a carton, in standard, heavy-duty double-wall and triple-wall builds.
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Protective packaging
Corrugated partitions
Dividers that stop items inside a box from touching each other. They can be made for an existing box or as part of a new one.
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Corrugated box types explained
Corrugated packaging comes in a few main families: standard shipping boxes (RSC, HSC and FOL), custom printed cartons, diecut boxes and inserts, retail displays, and protective pads and partitions. Knowing which family fits makes a quote request faster to price.
- Material
- Corrugated board
- Wall types
- Single wall, double wall and triple wall
- Printing
- Plain, or printed with your artwork
- Quote
- Request one below. Pricing comes from the supplier.
Use the filters to narrow the list by type, use, board strength or print. You do not need to know the exact style. Describe the product and how it ships in a quote request, and the supplier can recommend one.
Which type fits which job
A quick comparison. Add your product details to the quote request and the supplier will confirm the best match.
| Type | What it is | Where it fits |
|---|---|---|
| RSC box | Four top and four bottom flaps that meet in the middle | Everyday shipping and storage |
| HSC box | An RSC without the top flaps | Open-top loading, or a box with a separate cover |
| FOL box | Flaps that overlap fully, doubling the board on top and bottom | Stacked or heavier loads |
| Diecut insert | Cut to the outline of the product | Holding a product still in a carton |
| PDQ display | Low-cost display that sets up quickly | Shelves and checkout areas |
| Corrugated pad | Flat sheet in standard, double or triple wall | Between layers on a pallet |
Box type questions
What is the difference between an RSC and an HSC box?
An RSC, or regular slotted carton, has flaps on the top and bottom. An HSC, or half slotted container, has no top flaps, which suits open-top loading or a separate cover.
What do single, double and triple wall mean?
They describe how many layers of fluting the board has. More layers add strength, so heavier or stacked loads usually call for double or triple wall.
Do I need to know the box style before I request a quote?
No. Describe the product, its weight and how it ships, and the supplier can recommend a style.
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