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A clean, versatile carton with tuck closures on the same side.
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Retail & Folding Cartons
Reverse Tuck End
Also known as RTE
An everyday folding carton with the top and bottom tucks on opposite sides.
Good for
- Cosmetics
- Vitamins
- FMCG
- Shelf Retail
- Tapes
Structure
- Opposite-Side Flaps
- Economic Layout
- Fast Set-Up
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: 60 × 35 × 120 mm. Production engine geometry; have your manufacturer approve it before cutting.
The structure, unfolded.
Change the size and the dieline redraws.
- Cut lines
- Fold / crease
- Perforation
- Bleed guide
How a reverse tuck end is built
The same four-panel glued tube as a straight tuck end, but the top closure hinges from the back panel and the bottom closure from the front panel, so the two tucks close in opposite directions. Folder-gluers handle it quickly, which keeps unit costs low.
Putting it together
- 1Square the flat carton into a tube.
- 2Close the bottom: dust flaps in, then the front-hinged bottom flap with its tongue.
- 3Load the product.
- 4Close the top: dust flaps in, then the back-hinged top flap with its tongue.
Measuring for this style
- Length (L)
- The inside width of the front panel, left to right.
- Width (W)
- The inside depth from front to back: the width of a side panel.
- Height (H)
- The inside height from the base to the top opening.
All sizes are inside dimensions. Add 1 to 2 mm of clearance around the product. How to measure
When to choose it
The most economical tuck carton for light products such as vitamins, cosmetics and small electronics. If the front must be completely free of cut edges choose a straight tuck end instead.
Before you print
- Dust flaps must clear each other across the opening; very narrow, deep cartons need shorter flaps.
- Friction locks (small slits at the tuck shoulders) stop the lid springing open; ask for them on light products.
- Keep text and logos 3 mm inside every crease so folding does not crack the print.
Questions
Reverse Tuck End FAQs
Short answers about sizing, board and files for this style.
What size should I enter for a Reverse Tuck End?
Enter inside dimensions in millimetres, centimetres or inches. Length: the inside width of the front panel, left to right. Width: the inside depth from front to back: the width of a side panel. Height: the inside height from the base to the top opening. 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 Reverse Tuck End?
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 Reverse Tuck End put together?
Square the flat carton into a tube. Close the bottom: dust flaps in, then the front-hinged bottom flap with its tongue. Load the product. Close the top: dust flaps in, then the back-hinged top flap with its tongue.
Can I download a Reverse Tuck End dieline?
Yes. Open the Reverse Tuck End in PW Studio, set your size and board, and export a print-ready PDF, SVG or DXF with cut, crease and bleed lines on separate layers. It is free and needs no account.
What else is a Reverse Tuck End called?
It is also known as RTE. The most economical tuck carton for light products such as vitamins, cosmetics and small electronics.
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