Tuck End Auto Bottom boxes are folding cartons in SBS or kraft paperboard with a pre-glued bottom that pops into a locked base as you open the box, made for brands packing heavier items that need a fast, sturdy assembly line.
The auto-lock bottom snaps into place without taping or hand-folding, so your team sets up cartons in seconds and the base holds weight without bursting. The flat top simply tucks closed. That speed and bottom strength make this style a reliable pick for candles, jarred goods, glassware, and dense retail products that drop in from the top.
Materials & Specifications
- Material: SBS white or kraft paperboard folding carton
- Weight: 300-400gsm paperboard
- Construction: tuck end top with pre-glued auto-lock bottom
- Printing: full-color CMYK, inside and outside
- Finishing: matte, gloss, or soft-touch lamination, spot UV, foil, emboss/deboss, window cutout with PET film
- FSC: FSC-certified paper available on request
Best Used For
- Candles, jars, and glassware that need a strong base
- Heavier health, beauty, or specialty retail products
- High-volume lines that need quick carton setup
- Top-load products dropped in by hand or machine
Printing & Finishing
Soft-touch lamination adds a premium feel, while matte or gloss sets the finish. Spot UV and foil stamping highlight branding, embossing adds raised detail, and a PET window cutout lets the product show through the front.
Why Order from Teal
Teal is a US-based custom packaging supplier with a 50-unit standard minimum (100+ for specialty rigid). Every order includes free design help, free US shipping, full-color CMYK printing, and an optional FSC-certified stock. Choose 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 a sample kit ($50, credited to your first order), and get a quote within 4 business hours.
FAQ
What's the minimum order quantity? The standard minimum is 50 units. Tuck End Auto Bottom folding cartons start at 50; specialty rigid styles are the only ones that need 100+.
How long is production? Standard production runs from about 7 business days, with a rush service available (from about 4 to 7 business days after proof approval on qualified ready-to-print jobs).
Can I get a sample? Yes. Order a sample kit ($50, credited to your first order).
Are these recyclable? 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 Bottom Tuck Tops in Production Quantities
An auto bottom carton arrives pre-glued: squeeze the sides and the base locks itself flat, which saves real assembly minutes on a packing line. The tuck top keeps the opening simple up top while the crash lock floor carries the weight below.
| Cartons | Auto bottom advice by run size |
|---|---|
| 50 | Line trial size to time your packers against hand folded alternatives. |
| 500 | Gluing setup spreads across the batch and stops dominating cost. |
| 1,000 | Heavier board calipers become available without a painful jump. |
| 5,000 | Pre-glued blanks stack shallow, so warehousing stays manageable. |
| 10,000+ | Co-packing volume, with rates from about $0.44 per unit at volume. |
Hold roughly 7 business days in mind for in-house eligible gluing work, and reserve on the order of 12 weeks for specialty imported specs; both are scheduling guides, nothing firmer. Structural dieline drafting is included at zero cost. Share carton dimensions, board weight, artwork, and quantity to receive numbers.
How to Order Tuck End Auto Bottom
Ordering custom tuck end auto bottom 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
