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Guide dieline
Retail & Folding Cartons
Snap-Lock Bottom
Also known as 1-2-3 Bottom
A tuck-top carton whose bottom flaps interlock to carry heavier products.
Good for
- Heavy Jars
- Candle Tumblers
- Bottles
- Fragile Goods
Structure
- Interlocking Base
- Supports Heavy Weight
- No Tape Needed
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: 80 × 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 snap-lock bottom is built
A tuck-top carton with a 1-2-3 bottom: four interlocking bottom flaps that the packer folds in sequence (side, side, front, back) so a tongue locks into a slot. It holds more weight than a tuck bottom without needing pre-glued bottom flaps.
Putting it together
- 1Square the flat carton into a tube.
- 2Fold in the two side bottom flaps.
- 3Fold the front flap, then the back flap, and press the tongue into its slot until it locks.
- 4Load the product and close the top tuck.
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
A good middle ground for medium-weight products packed by hand, such as jars, bottles and kitchen goods. For high-speed packing choose an auto-lock bottom, which locks itself when squared.
Before you print
- The lock needs a minimum front-to-back depth; very shallow cartons cannot fit the tongue and slot.
- Keep text and logos 3 mm inside every crease so folding does not crack the print.
Questions
Snap-Lock Bottom FAQs
Short answers about sizing, board and files for this style.
What size should I enter for a Snap-Lock Bottom?
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 Snap-Lock Bottom?
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 Snap-Lock Bottom put together?
Square the flat carton into a tube. Fold in the two side bottom flaps. Fold the front flap, then the back flap, and press the tongue into its slot until it locks. Load the product and close the top tuck.
Can I download a Snap-Lock Bottom dieline?
You can open the Snap-Lock Bottom 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 Snap-Lock Bottom called?
It is also known as 1-2-3 Bottom. A good middle ground for medium-weight products packed by hand, such as jars, bottles and kitchen goods.
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