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FEFCO 0406: Wrap-around blank

A wrap-around blank is folded tightly around the product by a machine, so the box is formed and closed in the same step. The result is essentially an RSC lying on its side, with an unbroken top and bottom and the joint made last.

Dieline

L 14W 10H 8sidebottomsidetoptabproduct sits on the bottom panel; the joint closes last
Schematic drawn by Packgent from the style's construction, not a production die. Solid lines are cuts, dashed lines are scores.

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Construction

  • The blank carries four panels in the order side, bottom, side, top, with a joint flap at the end.
  • The product is placed on the bottom panel, the sides and top fold up and over it, and the joint is glued.
  • End flaps fold over the two ends to close them.
Flap and panel rule
PartSize
End flaps on top and bottom panelsH ÷ 2
End flaps on side panelsW ÷ 2
Jointglued at closure

Closure. Formed and glued by a wrap-around case packer; the joint is not made until the case closes.

Blank size

Strip length is 2H + 2W + joint; strip height is L plus the end flaps.

When to use it

Good for

  • High-speed lines packing rigid products such as cans, bottles or cartons
  • Tight-fitting cases with no headspace
  • Unbroken top and bottom surfaces

Watch for

  • Needs a wrap-around case packer
  • The product must be rigid enough to wrap against

Open the Spec Builder to check style, grade and dimensional weight for your product.

Related styles

Sources

  1. Fibre Box Association, "Box Styles Basics" (2014), hosted by IoPP
  2. FEFCO: The FEFCO Code (International Fibreboard Case Code), 12th edition
  3. McKee, R.C., Gander, J.W. & Wachuta, J.R. (1963). "Compression strength formula for corrugated boxes." Paperboard Packaging 48(8): 149–159

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