Open End Glued Sleeve
This style is used as a decorative cover on corrugated cartons, foam trays, rigid products and folding cartons. With
modifications, it is also used for food and beverage containers (cans, bottles, etc.).
RTE (Reverse Tuck End)
This is an economical choice, sometimes referred to as RNT (Reverse Notched Tuck). RTE nests better then STE (Straight
Tuck End). It also lends itself to automatic carton machines such as Jones and Bivans, with slight modifications. Tucks may
have either friction fit or shore locks for a more secure closure. Tucks can be on panel two (French Tuck) or panel four
(Standard Tuck), depending on presentation preference.
STE (Straight Tuck End)
This is sometimes referred to as Airplane Style, or SNT (Straight Notched Tuck). Although not as economical as the RTE,
aesthetically this style works better. Tucks may have either friction fit or shore locks for a more secure closure. Tucks can
be on panel two (French Tuck) or panel four (Standard Tuck), depending on presentation preference.
Tuck Top / Houghland Bottom
This style is also referred to as a Snap Lock or a 1-2-3 Bottom. This carton is a more secure carton than the STE and RTE.
Requires a little more labor than auto. Tucks may have either friction fit or shore locks for a more secure closure. Tucks can
be on panel two (French Tuck) or panel four (Standard Tuck), depending on presentation preference. Tabs may also be added
to bottom flap on panels one, two and three, to increase the strength of the bottom.
Tuck Top / Auto. Bottom
This style is also called Crash Lock or Inturn Auto Bottom. This profile is used to reduce assembly labor. The Tuck Top has a
glued bottom and is much more secure than Tuck Bottoms and Houghland Bottoms. Tucks may have either friction fit or shore
locks for a more secure closure. Tucks can be on panel two (French Tuck) or panel four (Standard Tuck), depending on
presentation preference. Gluing costs are higher and the profile does not nest as well as RTE and STE.
Tuck Top / Full Flap Auto. Bottom
Also referred to as a Full Flap Crash Lock Bottom, this style is used when there are concerns about the weight of a product.
This bottom is stronger than a standard Auto Bottom. Tucks may have either friction fit or shore locks for a more secure
closure. Tucks can be on panel two (French Tuck) or panel four (Standard Tuck), depending on presentation preference.
Seal End
This style is usually used for high production runs on automatic cartoning machines. There are various profiles, depending
on the specifications for individual cartoning machines as well as maximum layout efficiency. Consult the cartoning machine
manufacturer for more information.
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