Custom Hanging and Locking Tabs Boxes
Two features on one carton, and both of them earn their place. A hanging tab lets the pack go on a peg rack, and locking tabs hold the structure closed without glue or tape. Neither adds a separate component, and both are cut from the same sheet. We produce a lot of hanging and locking tabs box work at ZEE Packaging and the combination suits retail display particularly well.
Two Tabs, Two Jobs
A hanging and locking tabs box handles display and closure together.
- The hanging tab extends above the pack with a punched hole
- Locking tabs hold the carton closed under tension
- Neither needs glue, tape or a separate part
- The pack hangs on a peg or stands on a shelf
- It ships flat and folds in a few seconds
- Recycles as one piece with nothing added
Most brands choosing a hanging and locking tabs box want peg display and a secure closure from one dieline.
Both Tabs Need Precision
Each feature has its own tolerance.
- The hang hole tears if it is not reinforced
- A locking tab too tight makes assembly slow
- Too loose and the closure releases in transit
- Board caliper affects both features at once
- Heavier contents need deeper tab engagement
- We sample both together with your actual product
- Standard hanging and locking tabs box the everyday build
- With a euro hole for standard peg racks
- Window version showing product through a die cut
- With a die cut insert holding contents steady
- Shaped hanging panel following a logo outline
- Double locking version for heavier products
Sizes We Print Regular
Every hanging and locking tabs box is built to your product, though these run often:
- 2" x 2" x 5" for a small item
- 3" x 2" x 6" for a standard product
- 4" x 3" x 7" for a larger item
- 2.5" x 1.5" x 4" for a compact pack
- 5" x 3" x 8" for a bulkier product
- 6" x 4" x 9" for a large format
Send us the filled weight, since both the hanging panel and the locks are specified against it.
Board And Print
- SBS C1S at 18pt to 24pt depending on the weight
- 24pt where the product has any real mass
- Kraft board for a natural or artisan position
- Matte, gloss and soft touch lamination
- Foil, spot UV and deboss on the hanging panel
- Reinforcement patch around every hang hole
The panel above the product is prime space. It sits at eye level on a rack, so leaving it plain wastes the most visible surface on the pack.
Materials Worth Choosing
- Recycled board grades, widely available here
- FSC certified stock, certificate available on request
- Soy based ink through the whole run
- No adhesive or separate hang tab needed
- Aqueous coating rather than plastic lamination
- Right sizing so no board is wasted per carton
How An Order Runs Here
- 100 unit minimum, so a small brand can order properly
- Free 3D mockup and flat proof before anything prints
- Free dieline drawn by our own designer
- Physical sample on request to test both tabs under load
- Urgent turnaround at 5 to 8 business days
- Free shipping worldwide with nothing hidden
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do hanging and locking tabs boxes cost?
Rough estimate is $0.20 to $0.60 per unit plain, $0.32 to $0.85 with print and $0.50 to $1.30 with finishing at moderate quantity. Volume moves it. Shipping is included in our price. This is estimate only, so ask our team for a exact quote.
Will the hang hole tear?
Not when reinforced, which we do as standard. Unreinforced punches are the most common failure on peg display.
Do the locking tabs need glue?
No. They hold under tension, which is the point of the design. Nothing is bonded anywhere.
Can it stand as well as hang?
Yes, which suits retailers with varying layouts. They peg it or shelf it as they prefer.
Which caliper should we use?
18pt for light items, 24pt where the product has weight. Both features depend on board stiffness.
Will the closure hold in transit?
At the right tab depth, yes. Shallow engagement under weight is what works loose.
Should we print the hanging panel?
Definitely. It sits above the product at eye level, which makes it the most seen surface.
