Setup Box Terminology
MAJOR BOX ® has created this page to help you to better understand and then tell us about your project. It contains a quick review of the language used in setup box manufacturing.
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" Set-up " or " Rigid " Box
a chipboard paper box of rigid construction formed or "set-up" and ready to be used. It has a base and lid and is usually wrapped with a paper
base
the lower part of a set-up box
blind embossing
a logo, image etc. which is stamped without ink or metallic leaf. This leaves a base-relief effect.
Box
a complete set that includes both a base and a lid
Calliper
the thickness of the paper that is shown in mils (thousandths of an inch)
Clasp
a metallic closure with joint used to securely close a lid or lid flap to a base
embossed finish
a texture applied to paper or thin board by way of pressing material between metal dies to create relief.
flap lid
a flat lid attached to a box. It has no sides or ends
hinge
the method and/or joint used to attach a lid to a base
hot stamp & foil
an imprinting method in which metal or pigmented foils are applied to a sheet with a heated metal die or plate
insert
any construction of board, vacform etc. placed or attached into a box to hold a product in place
label
a plain or printed die-cut paper or board affixed to a box. These are used to enhance or identify the contents
lid or cover
the top portion of a set-up box
loose wrapping
the process of covering a lid with a paper wrap so that only the edges of the wrap receive the adhesive
poly bag
clear plastic bag used to pack and/or protect the finished product
printed paper
a paper or other suitable wrap material (book cloth, vinyl etc.) with custom printing, logos etc.
slide box
a box in which the lid is in the form of a shell into which the base is inserted at the side or the end
slipcase
a case into which a product such as a book or a binder is inserted
stay
material used for securing and reinforcing the corners of a base, lid or tray
stock paper
paper that is readily available in various colors, designs and embossing patterns
telescope box
a box in which the lid fits totally over the base which results in a full telescope
tight wrapping
the process of covering a lid with a paper wrap so the entire back of the wrap receives the adhesive
turn in
that part of the wrap which ends on the inside of the lid
wrap
material which is glued to the base or lid of a set-up box. These wraps can be a stock paper, book cloth or printed wrap