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Protective Inserts, Add-ons & Labels

Folded Cardboard Platform

Also known as Bottle Insert

A folded insert with cut-outs that hold bottles or gadgets in place.

Good for

  • Dropper Bottles
  • Glassware Packs
  • Gadgets

Structure

  • Exact Product Cutout
  • Inside Elevation Tray
  • Eco Alternative to Foam

Material guidance

Material depends on the job: corrugated or boxboard for inserts, label stock for labels and tags.

Current size: 180 × 120 × 40 mm. Guide dieline drawn to this size; request the production file before cutting.

The structure, unfolded.

Change the size and the dieline redraws.

Folded Cardboard Platform dieline at 180 × 120 × 40 mmPlatform
  • Cut lines
  • Fold / crease
  • Perforation
  • Bleed guide

How a folded cardboard platform is built

A folded corrugated platform that raises products and holds them in place through die-cut holes.

Putting it together

  1. 1Fold the legs down.
  2. 2Lock the platform.
  3. 3Seat the products in the holes.

Measuring for this style

Length (L)
The length of the platform top.
Width (W)
The width of the platform top.
Height (H)
The platform height.

All sizes are inside dimensions. Add 1 to 2 mm of clearance around the product. How to measure

When to choose it

For bottles, cosmetics and gifts that should sit upright and still inside a box. For several items that must not touch, use interlocking grid dividers.

Before you print

  • Hole diameter: product diameter plus 1 to 2 mm.

Questions

Folded Cardboard Platform FAQs

Short answers about sizing, board and files for this style.

What size should I enter for a Folded Cardboard Platform?

Enter inside dimensions in millimetres, centimetres or inches. Length: the length of the platform top. Width: the width of the platform top. Height: the platform height. Measure the product at its widest points and add 1 to 2 mm of clearance (3 to 5 mm for rigid boxes).

Which material is best for a Folded Cardboard Platform?

Material depends on the job: corrugated or boxboard for inserts, label stock for labels and tags.

How is a Folded Cardboard Platform put together?

Fold the legs down. Lock the platform. Seat the products in the holes.

Can I download a Folded Cardboard Platform dieline?

You can open the Folded Cardboard Platform in PW Studio at your exact size and save a preview of the guide dieline for planning. For a production cutting file, request the dieline and we prepare it for your board.

What else is a Folded Cardboard Platform called?

It is also known as Bottle Insert. For bottles, cosmetics and gifts that should sit upright and still inside a box.

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