Bands and sleeves
Belly band for boxes
Paper belly band around the four walls of a box, with creases at the edges and a glue flap; crease-to-crease dimensions from the box's outside dimensions plus material thickness.
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- Template
- Belly band for boxes
- Category
- Bands and sleeves
- Dimension reference
- Outside dimensions
- Default dimensions
- 200 × 100 × 50 mm
- Parameters
- 2
- Version
- v1
- Template ID
- band.belly
Dimensions and limits
Default dimensions of the template and the permitted range in mm.
| Dimension | Default | Range |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 200 mm | 20–500 mm |
| Width | 100 mm | 20–500 mm |
| Height | 50 mm | 20–500 mm |
Parameters of this construction
2 parameters with default value and limits, adjustable in the editor.
| Parameter | Default | Range | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
Band widthbandWidth | 40 mm | 10–300 mm | Width of the belly band across the circumference; no greater than box height. |
Glue flapglueFlap | 15 mm | 8–40 mm | Width of the glue flap used to glue the blank into a tube. The material requires a minimum width. |
Assembly
Prebreak the creases, wrap the belly band around the box, and glue the flap inside to the back; alternatively, glue it first and slide it over the box.
Grain direction
Grain direction parallel to box height and wall creases (check)
Reference note
Reference classification still pending
Labels such as “similar to FEFCO” or “ECMA family, unconfirmed” are for orientation only. The templates are our own constructions; an assignment to a standard code is unconfirmed and not a trademark claim.
Frequently asked questions about this template
Do I need the box's inside or outside dimensions?
You need the outside dimensions of the enclosed box cross section. Alternatively, the belly band's direct crease-to-crease dimensions are permitted. Inside dimensions are rejected. Box height serves as a limit for band width; it does not determine the circumference around length and width.
Why is the blank longer than twice the sum of length and width plus the flap?
With outside dimensions, the construction adds the effective band thickness to each of the four wall spacings. Paper 120 g/m² has a thickness of 0.15 mm in the starting profile. Four times this allowance adds 0.6 mm. Thickness and actual fit must be checked with the target material.
Can I make the belly band taller than the box?
The parameter range extends to 300 mm, but the bandWidth.atMost.depth constraint additionally limits band width to box height. With a starting height of 50 mm, a band width of 40 mm is permitted. A value of 60 mm violates this constraint.
Where is the glue flap attached?
The flap folds inward and is glued to the inside of the back. You can glue the band around the box or close it first and then slide it on. Check clearance and gluing. The model neglects the additional thickness of the inside flap.
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