Custom lid and base boxes

Advantages

• The simplest rigid construction, with no hinge or magnets, so it usually costs less than a magnetic closure box of the same size.
• A full-depth lid doubles the wall thickness, giving good crush resistance and a solid feel in the hand.
• Lid and base can be finished differently, such as a printed lid over a plain coloured base.
• Suits almost any proportion, from shallow apparel boxes to deep cubes and tall boxes.
• Nothing to wear out, so the box survives repeated opening and reuse as storage.
• The whole top opens, which makes loading and unpacking bulky or layered contents straightforward.

Limitations

• Supplied assembled, and lids and bases of the same size do not nest, so storage and freight volume are high.
• The lid is held by friction only, so it can come off in transit unless it is banded, sealed or packed in an outer carton.
• The fit is sensitive: variation in board, wrap and humidity can make a lid tight or loose, which is why the clearance is set by the maker rather than guessed.
• Two separate parts need room at the packing bench, and the customer needs somewhere to put the lid while the box is open.
• Takes longer to produce than a folding carton, because each tray is wrapped and finished separately, partly by hand.

Inserts

In a two-piece box the insert does most of the presenting, because the product is lifted out of the base. Wrapped board platforms and cradles hold cosmetics, candles and gift sets at the right height; EVA or foam cut to the outline holds glass and electronics; divided card trays organise several items; a ribbon under the insert lets the customer lift everything out at once. Tell us about the insert with your enquiry, because it sets the base's internal dimensions and depth.

Shipping

Lid and base boxes are delivered assembled, usually with the lids fitted on the bases and packed in outer cartons. They cannot be flattened, so plan for the storage volume. To send them on to customers, band or seal the lid and pack each box in an outer courier carton, which also protects the wrap from scuffs. Delivery is included on every order. Your quotation confirms the delivery address and timing.

Packing and assembly

Packing is by hand and simple: lift the lid, load the insert and product, add tissue or a card, and replace the lid. There is no folding, taping or magnet alignment, so it is quick once the boxes are at the bench, but lids and bases need space side by side. If boxes are packed in advance and stored, a band or seal stops lids being lifted or swapped.