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Hinged-lid tray (clamshell)

The clamshell tray combines a base with glued corners and a lid hinged to the back wall. You choose a tuck flap or tab-and-slot closure and calculate either from inside or outside dimensions.

Hinged-lid tray (clamshell)
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Dieline preview of the documented example. Set the dimensions and production material in JetDieline.
Hinged-lid tray (clamshell)

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Simplified display model without material thickness, not to scale.

Template ID
carton.tray.hinged
Construction
Food and hospitality
Current template version
V1
Dieline preview version
V1
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How the shape is constructed

Base, front and back walls, end walls, and four corner glue flaps form the tray. The lid has two dust flaps. The closure is either an inward tuck flap or an outer lid front wall with a tab and slot.

How it is assembled

Erect the front and back walls, fold the corner glue flaps inward and apply adhesive to their outside faces, then erect and press the end walls into place. Fill the tray, fold in the lid dust flaps, and close the lid: insert the tuck flap behind the front wall, or place the lid front wall over the front wall and push the tab through the slot.

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Material and grain direction

Grain direction parallel to the length, as for the tray: base, hinge, and flap creases lengthwise; end-wall and dust-flap creases crosswise. The lid springs open less at the hinge (check with a test print shop).

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

Compare openings and closures for your food product. Check direct-contact material, moisture and grease resistance with the manufacturer.

Dimensions of the illustrated example

110 × 110 × 80 mm
11 × 11 × 8 cm4.33 × 4.33 × 3.15 in / ″
Length: 110 mmWidth: 110 mmHeight: 80 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

Corner glue flap

Width of the glue flaps at the ends of the front and back walls, glued to the inside of the end walls. The material requires a minimum width; the flaps from both sides must not meet on the end wall.

Corner glue flap bevel

Bevel at both ends of the corner glue flaps; the flap does not catch on the base or upper edge during erection.

Flap gap

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

Lid dust flaps (ratio)

Length of the lid's dust flaps as a ratio of the inside height.

Dust flap angle

Bevel of the dust flaps (also the ears on the mailer); larger angles prevent collisions during folding.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between a tuck flap and a tab-and-slot closure?

The tuck flap engages inside behind the front wall. The tab-and-slot closure guides a tab through a slot while the lid front wall lies outside over the front wall. lidLock selects the construction type. The two solutions need different parameters and change the lid contour. Test opening, closing, and artwork position for the selected version.

Is the height the height of the base section?

The height describes the tray wall height. The lid is flat and sits over the opening; it does not form a second raised tray. Inside and outside dimensions refer to the closed construction. For a product that extends above the tray, determine the required inside space and check the lid closure on the filled sample.

Do all four corners need to be glued?

Yes, this construction uses four corner glue flaps on the front and back walls. They fold inward, receive adhesive on the outside, and are pressed against the end walls. They do not replace interlocking corners. Their width depends on the material minimum and available space. A valid blank does not establish the strength of the actual glue joint.

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