Auto Lock Boxes are custom-printed folding cartons with an auto-bottom that locks flat on assembly, made for brands shipping heavier game pieces, components, or retail goods that need a base built to hold weight. They are printed on strong paperboard and pop open ready to fill.
The auto-lock base snaps together without tape or glue at packing time, so your team fills boxes faster and the bottom holds under load - handy for fulfillment lines moving dense kits or component sets. Full-color CMYK keeps the exterior on-brand while the self-locking floor does the structural work, which means fewer dropped contents and fewer replacements.
Materials & Specifications
- Material: SBS white or kraft paperboard folding carton
- Weight: 300-400gsm paperboard
- Printing: full-color CMYK, inside and outside
- Construction: auto-bottom (auto-lock) base with tuck-top closure
- Finishing options: matte, gloss, or soft-touch lamination; spot UV; foil; emboss/deboss
- FSC-certified paper available on request
Best Used For Auto Lock Boxes
- Heavier game component and accessory kits
- Retail and e-commerce product packaging
- High-volume hand-pack fulfillment lines
- Multi-piece sets that need a load-bearing base
Printing & Finishing
Add spot UV or foil to a printed exterior, choose soft-touch lamination for a premium hand-feel, or emboss a logo on the lid. The auto-lock structure stays the same while the finish flexes to your brand.
Why Order from Teal
Teal is a US-based packaging supplier, and the folding-carton minimum is 50 units so you can test a structural box before scaling. You get free design help, free US shipping, and full-color CMYK on every order. Pick rush service (from about 4 to 7 business days after proof approval on qualified ready-to-print jobs) or standard production from about 7 business days after proof approval, request FSC-certified paper when you need it, and start with a sample kit ($50, credited to your first order).
FAQ
What's the minimum order quantity? The standard minimum is 50 units; specialty rigid setup boxes start at 100.
How long is production? Standard production runs from about 7 business days, with a rush option (from about 4 to 7 business days after proof approval on qualified ready-to-print jobs) available.
Can I get a sample? Yes. Order a $50 sample kit and the cost is credited to your first order.
Are these recyclable? Yes. Paperboard is recyclable, and FSC-certified stock is available on request.
Request a free quote and we'll get back to you within 4 business hours.
Auto Lock Carton Buying at Scale
The crash lock base is glued during manufacture so packers never assemble a floor by hand. That base spreads load across four interlocking panels, which is why heavier retail goods sit safely in a carton that still ships flat and stores shallow.
| Auto lock cartons | What each volume step brings |
|---|---|
| 50 | Bench test to time your packing line against a manual base style. |
| 500 | Glue setup is absorbed and the per carton figure settles down. |
| 1,000 | Thicker board grades cover heavier retail products comfortably. |
| 5,000 | Multiple footprints scheduled together for one delivery window. |
| 10,000+ | Fulfillment contract depth, listed from about $0.44 per unit at volume. |
Use these as planning bands rather than firm dates: in-house eligible gluing typically fills about 7 business days, and specialty imported constructions can occupy nearly 12 weeks. Delivery inside the United States adds nothing to your invoice. To be quoted, send inside dimensions, product weight, print requirements, and the carton count.
How to Order Auto Lock Boxes
Ordering custom auto lock boxes is simple:
- Submit a quote request with your dimensions, quantity, and design references
- Receive quote guidance within one business day
- Send your artwork or work with our design team (free dieline + 2 revision rounds)
- Approve the digital proof and production begins
- Standard production runs from about 7 business days after proof approval; complex or high-volume orders take longer
