FEFCO 0406 wrap-around blank vs 0201 RSC: side-by-side numbers
0406 (Wrap-around blank) and 0201 (Regular slotted container) differ in how the box closes and how much board it takes. The regular slotted container is the standard shipping box: one blank, four panels, and top and bottom flaps all cut to half the box width so the outer flaps meet in the middle.
Flap rules
| Part | 0406 | 0201 RSC |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | End flaps on top and bottom panels: H ÷ 2 | Outer flaps, top and bottom: W ÷ 2 |
| 2 | End flaps on side panels: W ÷ 2 | Inner flaps, top and bottom: W ÷ 2 |
| 3 | Joint: glued at closure | Manufacturer's joint: glue tab, about 1¼ in |
| Closure | Formed and glued by a wrap-around case packer; the joint is not made until the case closes. | Tape along the center seam, glue the outer flaps to the inner flaps, or staple. A fill-in pad between the inner flaps gives a flat floor when the product needs one. |
Where each fits
0406 Wrap-around blank
- High-speed lines packing rigid products such as cans, bottles or cartons
- Tight-fitting cases with no headspace
- Unbroken top and bottom surfaces
0201 Regular slotted container
- Most cased goods that tolerate one center seam
- High-volume lines with automatic case erectors and sealers
- Buying from stock: almost all stock boxes are RSCs
Sources
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