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Auto Bottom Cartons

Pharmaceutical auto bottom folding cartons are a specific type of auto bottom carton that are designed for the pharmaceutical industry. They get their name from their automatic bottom forming capability, which makes them easy and convenient to use in pharmaceutical packaging and distribution.

One of the main advantages of using pharmaceutical auto bottom folding cartons is their ability to ensure the safe and secure transport of pharmaceutical products. These cartons are made from high-quality materials that are designed to provide strength and durability, which is essential for protecting the contents of the carton during transit and on the shelf.

The tuck tops of pharmaceutical auto bottom folding cartons are designed to securely seal the contents of the carton without the need for additional sealing materials, such as tape or glue. This makes them ideal for use in the pharmaceutical industry, where product safety and security are of utmost importance.

More about Auto Bottom Folding Cartons?

Auto bottom folding cartons, also known as automatic lock-bottom cartons, are a type of folding carton that are commonly used in the packaging of a variety of products, including food, electronics, and cosmetics.

Auto bottom folding cartons are designed to be easy to assemble, with a pre-glued bottom that automatically locks into place when the carton is folded. This design eliminates the need for manual gluing or taping, making the assembly process faster and more efficient.

Some of the key benefits of auto bottom folding cartons include:

  1. Easy assembly: The automatic lock-bottom design makes the assembly process quick and easy, saving time and labor costs.
  2. Secure packaging: The pre-glued bottom provides a secure seal, reducing the risk of product damage or loss during transportation.
  3. Versatility: Auto bottom folding cartons can be customized to fit a variety of product shapes and sizes, making them a versatile packaging option.
  4. Branding opportunities: Auto bottom folding cartons can be printed with high-quality graphics and branding, helping to increase product visibility and brand recognition.
  5. Sustainability: Auto bottom folding cartons can be made from eco-friendly materials, such as recycled paperboard, making them a more sustainable packaging option.

Overall, auto bottom folding cartons are a popular choice for many industries due to their ease of assembly, secure packaging, and branding opportunities.



Folding Carton reference guide

Pros and Cons of Auto Bottoms

Pros​

  • Cost effective – more boxes can be run at one time on the same sized paperboard as opposed to straight tuck end​
  • Reduced waste ​
  • Easy assembly​
  • Stores flat for excess packing inventory​
  • Quick to load your product in packaging​
  • Works well for lighter weight products

Cons​

  • Not good for heavy products​
  • Visible raw edges in the front of the box​
How to Measure a Folding Carton
01

Choose Your Product

Browse our curated library of custom boxes, packaging, and other custom printed products and put together a list of products that would work for your project. Remember to bookmark your favorite products or add them to your Add to Quote Cart along with all your dimensions and custom options to keep track of what you are interested in. Once you have made your choices, you can send in your quote request to get started with your packaging journey. Alternatively, if you are looking for something that you can’t find in our library, you can visit our Request a Quote page and send in a custom quotation.

02

Request a Quote

Once you have sent your quote request through our Add to Quote Cart or Request a Quote page with all your product specifications, our product specialists will get started on preparing your quote. Simple quotes can be ready and sent back to you in as little as 1-2 business days. For more complicated projects that require custom structural or material sourcing may take longer. Your dedicated product specialist will reach out to you to keep you connected throughout the entire packaging process.

03

Place Your Order

Once you have received your quotation from our product specialist, please review it to make sure all details for your quotation are correct. For additional questions regarding your quotation, you can always speak with your product specialist for more information. When you are satisfied with your quotation and are ready to proceed, pay using our secure payment portal, which our product specialists will provide. Once your order is placed, our structural designers will promptly prepare your custom dielines!

04

Get Your Custom Dielines

Once your order has been placed, a dieline or artwork template file will be required for your artwork placement. For simple dielines, our structural designers can prepare your file within 1-2 business days. However, more complicated structures will require additional time and may require a design fee. Most of our custom dieline files contain structural information which allows us to prepare a 3D digital mockup of your packaging once you have placed your artwork onto the file. This allows you to preview your packaging prior to mass production to make necessary changes or corrections.

05

Prepare Your Artwork Designs

Get your creative juices going because you are now ready to start designing your artwork on our custom dielines. Be sure to follow the artwork guidelines on our General Artwork Guide to mitigate any issues when going into mass production. When your artwork is completed, upload your updated file to your product specialist. Our specialized artwork designers will proof your artwork and prepare a 3D digital mockup of your packaging for you to confirm before starting the production of your order.

06

Begin Production

Once you have approved everything, the mass production of your packaging will begin! Throughout this stage, our product specialists will keep you connected with updates of manufacturing and shipping!

Capabilities

Broad Capabilities Embellishments

  • Spot Coatings Embossing Foil Stamping Braille
  • Beneficial Results
  • Every Carton is Unique
  • Serialization Lot/Batch/Expiry
  • Personalization Customization

Value Added

Security Features 100% Inspection No MOQ’s

Specifications
Material Options18PT (300 GSM) SBS / 24PT (400 GSM) SBS
18PT (300 GSM) Kraft / 24PT (400 GSM) Kraft
18PT (300 GSM) Metallic / 24PT (400 GSM) Metallic
Print OptionsOffset Printing (CMYK 1 sided front / CMYK 2 sided)
Up to 4 PMS Colors (Optional)
Special FinishesAQ (Semi-gloss) / Gloss Varnish / Matte Varnish / Gloss Lamination / Matte Lamination / Soft Touch
Spot UV + Matte Varnish / Spot UV + Matte Lamination
Default ProcessGluing / Die Cutting (Partial Cut, Full Cut, and Score)
Optional ProcessAdditional Cut Out / Debossing / Embossing / Foil Stamping / Perforation / Window Patching
Sample & PrototypingDieline & Digital Artwork CTP Proof
Digital 3D Sample (Optional)
No Print Plain Sample (Optional)
Digital Print Sample (Optional)
Production Sample (Optional)

Please Note: All submitted artwork will go through a stringent Dieline & Digital Artwork Proof by our production specialists.
For more information on other Sample & Prototyping options please visit here.
ShippingShips flat in box.
Email notification with tracking information.
Production Lead Time10 – 25 business days. Production time is subject to change based on order size.
For rush orders, please Contact Us for details.
Art Work and Die Lines

If your artwork files do not meet our specifications, PakFactory is not responsible for any printing errors that can arise as a result. Read our Artwork Preparation Guide on how to prepare your files for submission or Contact Us to have a packaging specialist help!

Image of a custom dieline template to showcase the different lines on a dieline
 

Cut Line (Black Lines):

Indicates the cut at its final size. Important artwork and text should be placed at least 0.125 inches inside of the cut line.

 

Crease Line (Red Lines):

Indicates where the product is to be folded.

 

Bleed Line (Green Lines):

Indicates where the bleed line is located. Any artwork which goes to the cut line should be extended to the bleed line to get a seamless print.

 

Safety Margin(Dotted Green Lines):

Indicates where artwork and text should safely be placed inside. As an industry standard, all artwork should at least be placed 0.125 inches away from the cut line unless your design is intentional.

 

Perforation (Dotted Black Lines):

Perforation line refers to paper that is punched with very small holes to allow the paper to be torn and folded easily.

How to Order
01

Choose Your Product

Browse our curated library of custom boxes, packaging, and other custom printed products and put together a list of products that would work for your project. Remember to bookmark your favorite products or add them to your Add to Quote Cart along with all your dimensions and custom options to keep track of what you are interested in. Once you have made your choices, you can send in your quote request to get started with your packaging journey. Alternatively, if you are looking for something that you can’t find in our library, you can visit our Request a Quote page and send in a custom quotation.

02

Request a Quote

Once you have sent your quote request through our Add to Quote Cart or Request a Quote page with all your product specifications, our product specialists will get started on preparing your quote. Simple quotes can be ready and sent back to you in as little as 1-2 business days. For more complicated projects that require custom structural or material sourcing may take longer. Your dedicated product specialist will reach out to you to keep you connected throughout the entire packaging process.

03

Place Your Order

Once you have received your quotation from our product specialist, please review it to make sure all details for your quotation are correct. For additional questions regarding your quotation, you can always speak with your product specialist for more information. When you are satisfied with your quotation and are ready to proceed, pay using our secure payment portal, which our product specialists will provide. Once your order is placed, our structural designers will promptly prepare your custom dielines!

04

Get Your Custom Dielines

Once your order has been placed, a dieline or artwork template file will be required for your artwork placement. For simple dielines, our structural designers can prepare your file within 1-2 business days. However, more complicated structures will require additional time and may require a design fee. Most of our custom dieline files contain structural information which allows us to prepare a 3D digital mockup of your packaging once you have placed your artwork onto the file. This allows you to preview your packaging prior to mass production to make necessary changes or corrections.

05

Prepare Your Artwork Designs

Get your creative juices going because you are now ready to start designing your artwork on our custom dielines. Be sure to follow the artwork guidelines on our General Artwork Guide to mitigate any issues when going into mass production. When your artwork is completed, upload your updated file to your product specialist. Our specialized artwork designers will proof your artwork and prepare a 3D digital mockup of your packaging for you to confirm before starting the production of your order.

06

Begin Production

Once you have approved everything, the mass production of your packaging will begin! Throughout this stage, our product specialists will keep you connected with updates of manufacturing and shipping!

Contact Us

Contact a Packaging Specialist.

Request a Quote

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The CCL Healthcare Advantage

Automation

Front-End Automation


Quality Assurance

Highest Quality Standards

Structure Design

Innovative Structure Design

Speed-to-Market

Exceptional Speed-to-Market

Why Choose CCL Healthcare for Folding Cartons?

CCL Healthcare utilizes proprietary software that streamlines quoting, ordering, design turnaround, production, and the finishing process to reduce lead times which allows CCL Healthcare to offer no minimum order quantities (MOQ’s). Our automated front-end and investment in custom machinery enables us to deliver customized folding cartons in high-mix/low to medium-volume quantities, in turnaround times that are unparalleled in the industry without sacrificing quality. Quality is built into everything we do. That is why we have invested heavily into 100% electronic verification  systems that allow us to detect the smallest defects and automatically remove the cartons from the production run ensuring we deliver superior quality the first time, every time. 

What are Folding Cartons?

Folding cartons are commonly used for packaging pharmaceutical products such as tablets, capsules, and vials. These cartons are designed to protect the product from damage during transportation, provide information about the product, and ensure that the product remains secure until it is ready for use.

When designing folding cartons for pharmaceuticals, several factors must be considered, including:

  1. Material: The carton must be made of high-quality materials that can protect the product from moisture, light, and other environmental factors.
  2. Size: The carton must be sized appropriately to accommodate the product and any accompanying information or inserts.
  3. Printing: The carton must be printed with clear, legible text and graphics that comply with relevant regulatory requirements.
  4. Security features: To prevent counterfeiting and tampering, the carton may include security features such as holograms, tamper-evident seals, or RFID tags.
  5. Compliance: The carton must comply with relevant regulatory requirements, such as those set forth by the FDA in the US or the European Medicines Agency in Europe.

Overall, the design of folding cartons for pharmaceuticals requires careful attention to detail to ensure that the product is safely and effectively packaged for distribution and use.

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