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Flat pack cartons engineered for warehouse handling and bulk distribution, priced and supplied at pallet-scale volume.
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Get Free Design Support with your box 3d Renders or Send Your Design File for Printing.
Upon design approval, we’ll print and conduct quality checks before shipping the boxes to you.
Technical Specifications
| Dimensions | Available in Custom Sizes |
| Printing | CMYK, Pantone Color, Full Color & No Printing |
| Paper Stock | Eco-Friendly Kraft, Corrugated Cardboard & Premium Rigid Stock |
| Coating | Semi-Gloss AQ, Gloss UV, Matte UV & Spot UV |
| Default Process | Die Cutting, Gluing, Scoring, Perforating |
| Custom Options | Window Cut Out, Gold/Silver Foiling, Embossing, Raised Ink |
| Proof | Digital Proof, 3D Mock-Up |
| Shipping | Shipped FLAT (Free Shipping Across USA & Canada) |
| Help | For further inquiries and Quotes, contact us or email at sales@cratpackaging.com |
Distribution centers don’t order “boxes,” they order cartons, by the pallet, on a purchase order with a specified flute and case count. Crat Packaging supplies flat pack cartons built for exactly that scale, engineered for warehouse handling and bulk distribution rather than one-off retail packaging.
Flat Pack Carton Specifications
| Box Style | RSC (regular slotted carton) or auto-lock, industrial-grade |
| Material | Corrugated cardboard, C or B/C double-wall flute |
| Assembly | Fold-and-lock bottom, taped or stapled top for volume runs |
| Best For | Distribution, warehousing, bulk product shipment |
| Print Options | Flexo print for stack codes, SKU labels, or brand marks |
| Order Volume/MOQ | Pallet quantities, priced for volume purchasing |
| Shipping | Bundled flat-nested pallets for freight efficiency |
Built for Distribution-Scale Ordering
Cartons ordered by warehouses and distributors need consistent quality across thousands of units, not just a single well-made sample. We manufacture to that consistency standard for repeat purchase orders.
Industrial Terminology, Industrial Spec
“Carton” is the trade term used across supply chains and purchasing systems, and our RSC and auto-lock cartons meet the flute, burst strength, and edge crush specifications procurement teams expect, the same standard behind our flat pack cardboard boxes.
Who Orders Flat Pack Cartons
Third-party logistics providers, wholesale distributors, contract packagers, and manufacturers shipping product in volume all order cartons rather than retail-style boxes for their scale and specification needs.
Consistent Quality at Volume
Flexo printing applies stack codes, handling icons, and basic brand marks efficiently across large print runs without the setup cost of higher-detail methods better suited to smaller orders.
Efficient, Recyclable Bulk Packaging
Corrugated cartons remain widely recyclable at end of life, and a 2025 McKinsey survey found that over 60% of U.S. consumers pick green packaging when they have the choice, a factor that increasingly shapes procurement decisions as well as retail ones.
From Cartons to Custom Boxes
Businesses needing both bulk distribution cartons and retail-facing packaging often pair this line with our custom corrugated boxes wholesale program for coordinated supply.
Why Order From Crat Packaging
- Volume pricing structured for pallet-scale orders
- Consistent quality across large production runs
- Burst strength and edge crush specs on request
- US-based manufacturing and freight coordination
- Dedicated account management for repeat orders
- Flexo print capability for SKU and handling marks
How to Order
- Provide carton specs, dimensions, and flute needs
- Confirm pallet quantity and delivery schedule
- Approve a production sample
- Set up recurring purchase order fulfillment
Frequently Asked Questions
What’s the difference between a carton and a box?
“Carton” is the industrial and trade term generally used for bulk, warehouse-grade corrugated packaging, while “box” often refers to retail-facing packaging.
Do you support recurring purchase orders?
Yes, we set up ongoing fulfillment for distributors and warehouses with regular volume needs.
What’s the minimum order for cartons?
Cartons are typically priced and ordered at pallet quantities for the best per-unit cost.
Can cartons carry basic branding?
Yes, flexo printing handles SKU codes, handling icons, and simple brand marks efficiently.
Are these suitable for heavy products?
Yes, double-wall flute options are available for heavier bulk shipments.
Is corrugated carton material recyclable?
Yes, it remains one of the most widely recycled packaging materials in distribution.
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