Adviser about Folding boxes

A folding box with an tuck in flap is the most popular and common type of folding box. The tuck in flap is used to close the bottom of the folding box or as a lid to close it. The insert flap is a manual, non-glued folding box closure. In addition to the tuck-in flap, two additional dust flaps are often provided in the corresponding ECMA code. The tuck-in flap also has a locking tongue whose locking fasteners hook into the dust flaps when closed. This locking fastener guarantees that the tuck-in flaps are securely closed and no additional sealing material (adhesive tape, stickers) is required.

The insert tab as a base closure is particularly suitable for small to medium-sized folding boxes with light product weights. The insert tab on the underside would not be able to withstand excessively heavy contents. The product could fall out when removed from the shelf, for example.

The insert tab as a bottom closure is particularly inexpensive compared to the plug-in closure and automatic bottom. Unlike the automatic bottom, the plug-in closure requires only one adhesive point and the gluing machine can produce at significantly higher speeds.