Folding cartons
Tuck end carton with window
Straight tuck end carton with a viewing window in the front: cutout as a rectangle with corner radius or oval, backed with window film on the inside; window and film margin maintain clearance from the creases.
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- Template
- Tuck end carton with window
- Category
- Folding cartons
- Dimension reference
- Inside dimensions
- Default dimensions
- 70 × 40 × 140 mm
- Parameters
- 25
- Version
- v2
- Template ID
- carton.window
Dimensions and limits
Default dimensions of the template and the permitted range in mm.
| Dimension | Default | Range |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 70 mm | 30–200 mm |
| Width | 40 mm | 20–200 mm |
| Height | 140 mm | 30–200 mm |
Parameters of this construction
25 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. |
Lock slitlockSlit | off | on / off | Adds tabs to the tuck flap and matching slots at the crease; the flap locks into place. |
Lock tab widthlockTabWidth | 12 mm | 5–30 mm | Width of a locking tab. |
Lock tab depthlockTabDepth | 3 mm | 2–6 mm | How far a locking tab protrudes; at least material thickness plus clearance. |
Slit lengthslitLength | 14 mm | 7–40 mm | Length of the locking slots; at least as long as the tab is wide. |
Slit widthslitWidthExpert | 0 mm | 0–3 mm | Width of the slots or incisions; 0 = blade cut. The machine requires a minimum slot width. |
Window shapewindowShape | rectangle | rectangle · oval | Shape of the window opening in the front panel. |
Window widthwindowWidth | 40 mm | 10–180 mm | Width of the window opening; window, film margin, and minimum web must fit between the front panel's creases. |
Window heightwindowHeight | 80 mm | 10–180 mm | Height of the window opening; window, film margin, and minimum web must fit between the lid and bottom creases. |
Window corner radiuswindowCornerRadius | 4 mm | 1–20 mm | Corner radius of the rectangular window; at most half the shorter window side and no smaller than the machine's blade minimum. |
Window position horizontalwindowPositionX | 50 % | 20–80 % | Window center as a ratio of the front panel width, measured from the left crease. |
Window position verticalwindowPositionY | 50 % | 20–80 % | Window center as a ratio of the front panel height, measured from the bottom crease. |
Film marginfilmMargin | 6 mm | 3–12 mm | Overlap of the window film around the opening, where it is glued on the inside; typically 5 to 8 mm. |
Hang holehangHole | none | none · euro · round · slot | Hole for hanging on a retail shelf: Euro slot (elongated slot with a round hole above), round hole, or slot. On cartons and the gift card holder, it is centered in a header above the top edge. |
Hole widthhangHoleWidth | 30 mm | 10–60 mm | Width of the elongated slot in the Euro slot and slot options. |
Slot heighthangHoleHeight | 5 mm | 2–10 mm | Height of the elongated slot in the Euro slot and slot options; the ends are semicircular. |
Hole diameterhangHoleDiameter | 10 mm | 3–20 mm | Diameter of the round hole or circle above the elongated slot in the Euro slot; larger than slot height for the Euro slot. |
Header heighthangTabHeight | 25 mm | 15–60 mm | Height of the header above the top edge; the hole sits at its center and maintains at least a 3 mm bridge to all edges. |
Assembly
Glue window film inside onto the film margin around the window (window patching machine). Prebreak the blank along all creases, glue the glue flap to the inside of the back wall, and flatten the carton. Erect for filling, fold in the dust flaps, and insert the tuck flaps.
Grain direction
Grain direction parallel to the height as for the tuck end carton: wall creases fold cleanly, and the front remains stiff along its height despite the window (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
Is the window part of the straight tuck end carton?
carton.window is a separate template ID. The straight tuck end carton retains its own construction status. This template adds a front cutout with a film margin and geometric conditions. Select it explicitly when the viewing window is part of the construction; a cutout drawn afterward would not have these parameter checks.
Why doesn't the desired window fit in the front?
Window width and height, together with the film margin and at least a 3 mm bridge, must fit between the creases. An off-center position reduces clearance on one side. The table ranges therefore apply only together with dimensional constraints. Reduce the window or change its position and check the remaining bridges on the sample.
What does the film margin change?
filmMargin is the gluing area around the window cutout on the inside. A larger margin does not change the visible window size but requires more room in the front panel. Confirm the required gluing area with the manufacturer applying the film. The calculated margin confirms neither adhesive bonding nor the suitability of a particular film.
Can I choose an oval instead of a rectangle?
Yes. windowShape offers rectangle and oval. The corner radius belongs to the rectangular window shape; window width and height determine the extent of both shapes. The oval must also fit in the front panel with its film margin and minimum bridge. Check the stability of the remaining board and film gluing after erection.
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