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A few things that will make our conversations a little easier, especially if you are not familiar with set up boxes. 1. A complete box is usually two parts. The top is called the "lid." The bottom is called the "base." 2. The size of a box is usually the inside dimension of the base. The lid is then made to fit the base. 3. A set up box does not fold flat. That style is a folding box. 4. If the product that is going into the box needs to be secured in a particular position or needs additional protection, "inserts" can be placed in the base to do this. Inserts can be made from board, foam, or plastic. 5. The lid can be attached to the base with a "hinge" so that it can open like a book. 6. When the paper that is applied to the outside of the box is glued over its entire surface, it is called "tight wrapped." When glue is applied to only the edges of the paper so that it adheres only to the inside of the box, it is said to be "loose wrapped." 7. A "neck box" is one where the length and width of the lid and base are the same. An extension is placed in the base that extends into the lid when the box is closed. 8. The corners of a box are held together with "stay tape." Stay tape can be either plain paper, nylon reinforced, or metal stay. The choice depends on the strength required to safely package the product. 9. The board that the boxes are made from is called "non-bending chip board." We normally stock board that is white, brown, chocolate, or black on one side. It is available in other colors if the order quantity is large enough. 10. The thickness of the board is expressed in "points." One point is equal to .001 inch. We stock board in the following weights: 28point, 30point, 35point, 43point, 54point, 60point, and 80point. Other thickness can be ordered if necessary. 11. There are hundreds of types of paper, either preprinted or plain, that can be used as the box wrap. Sample books are available to aid in the choice. We can also print the box wrap with special graphics that a customer may require. 12. Lids can be "partial telescope" where the lid only covers part of the base or "full telescope" where the lid is the same depth as the base and covers the entire base. 13. To aid in removing the lid from the base, a "thumb notch" can be cut in the edge of the lid. This is usually done if the lid is full telescope and four inches or less in length. |