Custom Auto Bottom Tray
Speed at a packing bench is worth more than most people calculate. A second saved per unit across a few thousand units adds up to hours of labor. An auto bottom tray arrives pre glued and flat, and it snaps into shape the instant somebody opens it. We produce a lot of auto bottom tray work at ZEE Packaging and the assembly time is what wins operators over.
It Opens Into Shape
An auto bottom tray needs no folding whatsoever.
- The base panels are glued during production
- Opening the flat carton locks the bottom automatically
- Under a second per unit, with nothing to learn
- New or temporary staff get it right immediately
- The glued base carries considerably more weight
- It still ships completely flat despite being pre glued
Most operators specifying an auto bottom tray do so because a manual fold was holding up their line.
Glue Changes The Load Rating
The base construction decides what the tray can hold.
- Glued panels spread weight across the entire base
- A snap lock relies on tension and gives way sooner
- Heavy product ranges genuinely need this construction
- Jars, cans, bottles and multipacks all suit it
- The base does not pop when the tray is lifted
- It stays square once fully loaded
- Open tray the standard auto bottom tray
- With a separate lid closed for transit
- Front cut down version product visible from the front
- Tiered stepped format rows visible behind the front
- Divided tray compartments for several SKUs
- With a header card branding above the unit
Sizes We Print Regular
Every auto bottom tray is built to your product, though these run often:
- 10" x 7" x 3" for a small counter tray
- 12" x 9" x 4" for a standard format
- 14" x 10" x 5" for a larger unit
- 8" x 6" x 3" for compact items
- 16" x 12" x 5" for a bulk tray
- 12" x 12" x 4" for a square format
Send us the loaded weight, since the glue pattern and board grade follow from it.
Board And Print
- E flute corrugated for lighter trays
- B flute where the tray carries real weight
- Double wall for heavy or stacked applications
- Litho laminated corrugated for full color retail print
- Kraft corrugated for a plain economical build
- SBS C1S for a lightweight printed version
The glue seam is what we watch. A weak bond fails under load, so we sample the base with your actual product weight rather than estimating it.
Materials Worth Choosing
- Recycled corrugated, standard across these grades
- FSC certified board, certificate available on request
- Soy based ink through the whole run
- Water based adhesive on the glued base
- No tape needed at assembly
- Right sizing so you ship product rather than air
What Ordering Involves Here
- 100 unit minimum, so a small brand can test the format
- Free 3D mockup and flat proof before anything prints
- Free dieline drawn by our own designer
- Physical sample on request to test the base under load
- Urgent turnaround at 5 to 8 business days
- Free shipping worldwide with nothing hidden
Frequently Asked Questions
How much faster is it than a snap lock?
Roughly a second versus several. Across a few thousand units that difference becomes real money in labor.
How much is an auto bottom tray?
Rough estimate is $0.55 to $1.40 per unit in plain corrugated, $0.90 to $2.20 with print and $1.60 to $3.60 for litho laminated at moderate quantity. Size moves it. Shipping is included in our price. This is estimate only, so ask our team for a exact quote.
Why does it cost more?
Gluing is a separate production stage. You pay slightly more per unit and save considerably more in build time.
How much weight will it hold?
More than any snap lock or tuck base. Send us the loaded weight and we specify the glue pattern to suit.
Does it still ship flat?
Yes, despite being pre glued. That is the appeal, since you get the speed without losing storage efficiency.
Can it have a lid?
Yes, either separate or tucking over. That lets it ship sealed and open into a display unit.
Will the glue fail in humidity?
Not with the right adhesive. Tell us your storage conditions and we specify accordingly.
