Slotted container with snap-lock bottom

Corrugated slotted container with a snap-lock bottom consisting of short side flaps and long flaps with a tongue and locking tab: the bottom closes without tape. Selectable lid: flaps as on a regular slotted container, fully overlapping, or open.

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Dimensions and limits

Default dimensions of the template and the permitted range in mm.

Dimension	Default	Range
Length	300 mm	50–600 mm
Width	200 mm	50–600 mm
Height	200 mm	50–600 mm

Parameters of this construction

7 parameters with default value and limits, adjustable in the editor.

Parameter	Default	Range	Note
Glue flap`glueFlap`	35 mm	20–60 mm	Width of the glue flap used to glue the blank into a tube. The material requires a minimum width.
Glue flap angle`glueFlapAngle`	15°	0–20°	Bevel at the ends of the glue flap; facilitates folding and erection.
Flap gap`flapGap`	5 mm	0–12 mm	Gap between neighboring flaps or walls; at least approximately the material thickness.
Lid`topClosure`	meet	meet · fullOverlap · open	Top closure: flaps as on a regular slotted container, fully overlapping outer flaps, or open.
Bottom flap overlap`flapOverlap`	30 mm	10–150 mm	Overlap of flaps 3 and 4 outside the closure.
Nose length`noseLength`	20 mm	10–60 mm	Length of the locking tab on flap 4 that engages under the tongue of flap 3.
Slit width`slitWidth`Expert	6 mm	5–12 mm	Width of the slots or incisions; 0 = blade cut. The machine requires a minimum slot width.

Assembly

Glue the glue flap and flatten the box. To erect, fold in the bottom side flaps, place the tongue flap over them, and close the locking tab flap, inserting the locking tab under the tongue. After filling, close the top flaps and tape them.

Grain direction

Grain direction parallel to height (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

Is the entire box assembled without gluing?

No. The glue flap is glued to form the side seam. Only the snap-lock bottom closes without tape during erection. For meeting top flaps, the assembly description calls for taping at the top after filling. Distinguish side seam, bottom, and lid when coordinating with your production partner.

In what order do I close the bottom?

First fold the short side flaps inward. Place the long tongue flap over them, then close the locking tab flap. The locking tab engages under the tongue. Check on a marked sample that it inserts without tearing and the bottom stays closed after filling.

Can I make the locking tab arbitrarily long?

noseLength has a general range of 10–60 mm. The locking tab must also fit into the bottom opening; noseLength.fitsOpening checks this against the geometry. The starting value is 20 mm. More length does not automatically improve the closure. Adjust overlap and locking tab together and test insertion.

What does topClosure change?

The parameter affects only the top: meet generates meeting slotted container flaps, fullOverlap fully overlapping outer flaps, and open leaves the top open. The snap-lock bottom remains the same bottom construction in all cases. After a change, recheck artwork, visible flaps, and required sheet size.

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