Folding cartons
Gable box with handle
Folding carton with tuck bottom and gable roof: roof panels on the front and back with handle flaps and a handle hole, gable triangles on the sides, and folded-in gussets.
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- Template
- Gable box with handle
- Category
- Folding cartons
- Dimension reference
- Inside dimensions
- Default dimensions
- 100 × 60 × 80 mm
- Parameters
- 20
- Version
- v2
- Template ID
- carton.gable
Dimensions and limits
Default dimensions of the template and the permitted range in mm.
| Dimension | Default | Range |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 100 mm | 30–200 mm |
| Width | 60 mm | 30–200 mm |
| Height | 80 mm | 30–200 mm |
Parameters of this construction
20 parameters with default value and limits, adjustable in the editor.
| Parameter | Default | Range | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
Glue flapglueFlap | 15 mm | 8–25 mm | Width of the glue flap used to glue the blank into a tube. The material requires a minimum width. |
Glue flap angleglueFlapAngle | 12° | 0–20° | Bevel at the ends of the glue flap; facilitates folding and erection. |
Tuck depthtuckDepth | 15 mm | 10–30 mm | How far the tuck flap reaches into the box; at most approximately half the width (the height for the mailer). |
Tuck flap radiustuckRadius | 4 mm | 0–10 mm | Corner radius of the tuck flap; limited by half the flap width or tuck depth. |
Tuck flap shouldertuckShoulder | 3 mm | 2–6 mm | Side inset of the tuck flap relative to the lid, allowing easy insertion. |
Dust flap length (ratio)dustFlapRatio | 80 % | 50–95 % | Dust flap length as a ratio of the available length. |
Dust flap angledustFlapAngle | 20° | 0–45° | Bevel of the dust flaps (also the ears on the mailer); larger angles prevent collisions during folding. |
Dust flap reliefdustFlapReliefExpert | 2 mm | 1–5 mm | Distance between dust flap and lid along the crease; at least the material thickness. The machine requires a minimum slot width. |
Gable heightgableHeight | 30 mm | 10–150 mm | Vertical gable height above the wall top edges; 0.3 to 1.5 times the width. Roof length and slope are derived from this. |
Handle panel heighthandleHeight | 40 mm | 20–80 mm | Height of the handle flaps glued together above the ridge. |
Handle hole widthhandleHoleWidth | 70 mm | 10–120 mm | Width of the handle hole (elongated slot) in both handle flaps; at least a 10 mm bridge remains at the sides. |
Handle hole heighthandleHoleHeight | 20 mm | 8–40 mm | Height of the handle hole; at least a 5 mm bridge remains at the top and bottom of the handle flap. |
Windowwindow | off | on / off | |
Window shapewindowShape | rectangle | rectangle · oval | |
Window widthwindowWidth | 60 mm | 10–400 mm | |
Window heightwindowHeight | 40 mm | 10–400 mm | |
Window corner radiuswindowCornerRadius | 4 mm | 1–20 mm | |
Window position horizontalwindowPositionX | 50 % | 20–80 % | |
Window position verticalwindowPositionY | 50 % | 20–80 % | |
Film marginfilmMargin | 6 mm | 3–12 mm |
Assembly
Prebreak the blank along all creases, glue the glue flap to the inside of the back wall, and flatten the carton. Erect for filling and close the bottom with dust flaps and a tuck flap. After filling, fold the gussets together along their center line and inward, close the roof panels, glue the gusset's glue edge to the inside of the back roof, and glue the handle flaps together.
Grain direction
Grain direction parallel to the height: wall creases along the grain, eave, ridge, and handle flaps across it, so carrying loads the handle across the fibers (check with the test print shop).
Reference note
ECMA family, unconfirmed
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
Does the entered height include the roof and handle?
No. The dimensions describe the body; gable height and handle flap height are added using separate parameters. The flat blank's bounding box also includes the bottom closure. Do not directly compare body height with flat blank height, and check the assembled package's total height on the sample.
Is the handle closed without adhesive?
Version 1 calls for handle flaps glued together. A gusset is also glued at its glue edge to the inside of the back roof. The geometry creates these surfaces but does not perform the gluing. Agree on adhesive, contact areas, and production sequence with the print shop and check full curing before loading.
How large can the handle hole be?
Parameter ranges apply together with bridge conditions. At least 10 mm remains at the sides; at least 5 mm at the top and bottom of the handle flap. A wide or short handle flap may therefore require smaller hole dimensions than the table maximum allows. In particular, check the remaining bridges with the intended board and actual contents.
What load can the handle support?
No confirmed load capacity is documented for this template. Handle bridges, grain direction, gluing, board, and bottom closure work together. Checking the cut contour and manufacturability is not a load test. Test the finished carton with the intended contents and agree on approval with a qualified professional and the manufacturer doing the work.
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