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A clean, versatile carton with tuck closures on the same side.
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Guide dieline
Retail & Folding Cartons
Gable Top Carton
Also known as Auto-Bottom
A carton with a peaked top and integrated handle over an auto-lock base.
Good for
- Gift Sets
- Treat Packs
- Retail Apparel
- Beverage Packs
Structure
- Integrated Handle
- Secure Closure
- Eye-Catching
Material guidance
Folding boxboard such as 18 to 24 pt white SBS or kraft suits this structure. Confirm board weight with your manufacturer for heavier products.
Current size: 120 × 80 × 100 mm. Guide dieline drawn to this size; request the production file before cutting.
The structure, unfolded.
Change the size and the dieline redraws.
- Cut lines
- Fold / crease
- Perforation
- Bleed guide
How a gable top carton is built
A tall carton with a gable (roof) top: two roof panels and two side gussets that fold inwards on diagonal creases, sealed by a narrow fin along the ridge. The bottom is a crash lock.
Putting it together
- 1Square the carton; the crash-lock bottom forms.
- 2Fill the carton.
- 3Push the side gussets in along their diagonal creases, bring the roof panels together and seal the fin.
Measuring for this style
- Length (L)
- The inside width of the front.
- Width (W)
- The inside depth from front to back. The roof rise is half of this.
- Height (H)
- The inside height up to the roof creases.
All sizes are inside dimensions. Add 1 to 2 mm of clearance around the product. How to measure
When to choose it
For pourable dry goods and food such as cereal, flour and snacks. For a carry handle choose the gable handle carry box.
Before you print
- Use food-contact board or a barrier coating where food touches the pack; ask for the certificates.
- Grease and steam soften plain board; vents and coatings keep hot food packs rigid.
Questions
Gable Top Carton FAQs
Short answers about sizing, board and files for this style.
What size should I enter for a Gable Top Carton?
Enter inside dimensions in millimetres, centimetres or inches. Length: the inside width of the front. Width: the inside depth from front to back. the roof rise is half of this. Height: the inside height up to the roof creases. 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 Gable Top Carton?
Folding boxboard such as 18 to 24 pt white SBS or kraft suits this structure. Confirm board weight with your manufacturer for heavier products.
How is a Gable Top Carton put together?
Square the carton; the crash-lock bottom forms. Fill the carton. Push the side gussets in along their diagonal creases, bring the roof panels together and seal the fin.
Can I download a Gable Top Carton dieline?
You can open the Gable Top Carton 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 Gable Top Carton called?
It is also known as Auto-Bottom. For pourable dry goods and food such as cereal, flour and snacks.
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