Corrugated components and inserts / JETDIELINE

Slotted container with snap-lock bottom

A snap-lock bottom closes this corrugated box without tape at the bottom. The top can be chosen separately: meeting flaps, fully overlapping flaps or open.

Slotted container with snap-lock bottom — Dieline preview of the documented example. Set the dimensions and production material in JetDieline.

Interactive 3D fold view

03 / BOX

Simplified display model without material thickness, not to scale.

Template ID: corrugated.rsc.mixed
Construction: Corrugated components and inserts
Current template version: V1
Dieline preview version: V1

How the shape is constructed

The side seam is glued. At the bottom, short side flaps, a long tongue flap and a long locking tab flap interlock. The tab is inserted under the tongue. flapOverlap and noseLength change this closure; topClosure controls only the top.

How it is assembled

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 tab under the tongue. After filling, close and tape the lid flaps.

Material and grain direction

Grain direction parallel to height (check)

Test fit, folding and closure on a sample made from the intended material. Confirm material thickness, grain direction and production steps with your printer.

Dimensions of the illustrated example

300 × 200 × 200 mm

30 × 20 × 20 cm11.81 × 7.87 × 7.87 in / ″

Length: 300 mmWidth: 200 mmHeight: 200 mm

Inside dimension

These dimensions describe the preview, not a fixed packaging size. The app recalculates the dieline for your own dimensions.

What to consider for this construction

Glue flap

Width of the glue flap used to glue the blank into a tube. The material requires a minimum width.

Glue flap angle

Bevel at the ends of the glue flap; aids folding and erection.

Flap gap

Gap between adjacent flaps or walls; at least approximately material thickness.

Lid

Top closure: flaps as on a regular slotted container, fully overlapping outer flaps or open.

Bottom flap overlap

Overlap of flaps 3 and 4 outside the closure.

Frequently asked questions

Is the entire box assembled without gluing?

No. The glue flap is glued to form the side seam. Only the snap-lock bottom is closed without tape during erection. For meeting lid flaps, the assembly instructions specify taping at the top after filling. Distinguish side seam, bottom and lid when discussing the process with your production partner.

In what order do I close the bottom?

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

Can I extend the locking tab arbitrarily?

noseLength has a general range of 10–60 mm. The 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 tab together and test insertion.