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Shipping box with snap lock base - FEFCO 0216

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The FEFCO 0216 folding carton from Labelprint24 is an impressive packaging solution for transport and storage. The carton with its practical plug-in base is easy to assemble. The lid flaps close flush and can be sealed with adhesive tape.

Format - We manufacture folding boxes made of corrugated cardboard 100% according to your specifications! Depending on the desired load capacity, we offer E, B and EB fluting. 

Printing - We print your packaging individually in your design – inside and out! Design your dream packaging in our online designer.   

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  • Production Time
    From 5 days
  • Material
    E / B / EB flute
  • Size
    100% customizable
  • Load capacity
    10 / 20 / 30 kg
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What is a FEFCO 0216 folding carton?

Compared to a conventional folding box made of corrugated cardboard, boxes with the FEFCO code 0216 are closed at the bottom with a plug-in base – this is a stable, plug-in base construction that does not require additional adhesive tape. To close the box base, only four tabs need to be slotted together after the box has been erected. This means that even single-wall shipping boxes with tuck-in bases have a very high load-bearing capacity and offer maximum security for the packaged goods.

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FEFCO 0216 boxes are delivered flat and can therefore be stored in a space-saving manner. Their ease of handling makes them the ideal packaging for shipping and storage, as they are easy to stack and can withstand even heavy pressure. With corporate design printing, they can also be used as product packaging or visually appealing secondary packaging.

The designation FEFCO is the abbreviation for ‘Fédération Européenne des Fabricants de Carton Ondule’ (European Association of Corrugated Board Manufacturers). Corrugated cardboard boxes are assigned a four-digit FEFCO code to define the exact design of the box. The code is internationally valid – the first two digits represent the basic type of box. Folding boxes with the number 02 are classified with FEFCO codes from 0200 to 0231 and differ in the width of the inner and outer flaps and in the size of the base area.

Folding carton with tuck-in base

Unlike automatic bottoms, plug-in bottoms are not glued and do not close automatically during assembly. Instead, they consist of four differently shaped tabs located on the underside of the box, which can be plugged together in just a few simple steps.

First, fold in the C-shaped long flap, then fold in the side flaps and close the base by inserting the tip of the opposite trapezoidal flap into the recess of the C-flap. The plug-in base has a self-locking design – when weight is applied from above, the flaps press more firmly into each other.

A closed plug-in base can be easily unfolded again – to do this, press down on the centre of the base until the trapezoidal flap slips out of the C-flap. The flaps can then be folded up and the box folded back together.

Like the FEFCO 0711, the FEFCO 0216 is closed with two dust flaps and two lid flaps that fit flush together. A strip of adhesive tape is usually sufficient for closing, but strapping bands can also be used.

Folding carton with tuck-in base

Material

The FEFCO 0216 box is made of corrugated cardboard and can be ordered in a single-wall or double-wall design, depending on the required load capacity. The following types of corrugation can be configured and ordered online:

E-flute
Micro flute

E-flute

Load capacity up to 10 kilograms

Outside / Inside:

  • white / brown
  • white / white
  • brown / brown

B-flute
Fine flute

B-flute

Load capacity up to 20 kilograms

Outside / Inside:

  • white / brown
  • white / white
  • brown / brown

EB-flute
Double flute

EB-flute

Load capacity up to 30 kilograms

Outside / Inside:

  • white / white
  • brown / brown
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Advantages of folding boxes

The FEFCO 0216 box with tuck-in base offers further advantages in addition to assembly without glue or adhesive tape:

  • Flat delivery for space-saving storage
  • Easy installation and high load capacity
  • Particularly well suited for medium and heavy loads – depending on the type of shaft
  • Assembly without additional tools or aids
  • Almost as efficient as an automatic floor – cheaper to manufacture
  • Available printed or unprinted
  • Precision manufacturing and free delivery
At Labelprint24, we manufacture your FEFCO 0216 cardboard box exactly to your specifications. When configuring your order, please note that the dimensions always refer to the internal dimensions of the packaging. If in doubt, we recommend choosing packaging that is at least 2 mm larger than the dimensions of the product to be packaged.

Areas of application for folding cartons

The practical FEFCO 0216 boxes are used across a wide range of industries – they are found in storage, e-commerce and shipping, and are suitable for numerous applications thanks to the various materials available and the option of printed designs. Typical examples of use include:

  • Shipping boxes for online shops (e.g. clothing, books, household goods)
  • Packaging solutions for spare parts, machine components and technical goods
  • Storage boxes for industrial products and merchandise
  • Shipping packaging for modular products (optimisation of loading space for pallet shipping)
  • Packaging of marketing materials, brochures and printed products
  • Collective packaging for transport or temporary storage
  • Moving boxes for private and commercial use
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Quantity and number of varieties

Please enter the desired total quantity and also specify the number of varieties.
The number per variety will only be requested during data upload. 

Format

Select your formats for
length, width, height, adhesive flap and tuck-in flap. The maximum values (e.g. length and height) cannot always be combined.

Punch & Material

In addition to the die cut, you can choose from three types of corrugated cardboard: microflute (E), fineflute (B) and doubleflute (EB). Available in brown and white.

Colourfulness & coating

We print your cardboard box on the outside and inside in 4 colours + white. As a finishing touch, we offer a protective varnish and a protective laminate in matt & glossy.

FAQ

What is a FEFCO 0216 folding carton?

FEFCO 0216 bezeichnet einen Karton mit Steckboden aus einem Stück, dessen Fabrikkante geklebt, geheftet oder mit einem Klebestreifen verbunden ist. Er wird flach geliefert und gehört zur Gruppe der klassischen Faltkartons.

What is FEFCO 0216 used for?

This design is particularly suitable as transport and shipping packaging for various goods, especially for medium to heavy shipping requirements. Typical load capacities range from 10 to 30 kg, depending on the material selected (e.g. E/B/EB fluting).

What are the advantages of a FEFCO 0216?
  • Thanks to the plug-in base, the box is ready for use immediately after assembly.
  • Flat delivery saves storage space.
  • The design is recyclable, environmentally friendly and available in different wall thicknesses (single or double wall).
  • Easy to use: no gluing of the base required.
For which shipping service providers is FEFCO 0216 suitable?

The box is available in various sizes and is suitable for almost all common parcel services (DHL, UPS, Hermes, DPD, GLS). As it is an internationally standardised design, FEFCO 0216 is recognised worldwide and approved for global goods transport. If you have any specific questions about individual applications, delivery times or minimum quantities, we recommend contacting the respective manufacturer or distributor.

How is the FEFCO 0216 folding carton closed?

The base is automatically stabilised by the plug-in base construction; the lid flaps then only need to be folded in or sealed with adhesive tape.

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