Custom LED Light Bulb Boxes & LED Light Bulb Packaging
Bulbs are bought on numbers. Wattage equivalent, lumens, color temperature and base fitting. Nobody is browsing for fun in that aisle, they want the one that matches what blew last night. So the LED light bulb box has one main job, answer that question in about two seconds, and then survive being handled by a dozen people who all put it back on the shelf slightly wrong. We print plenty of LED light bulb packaging at ZEE Packaging so here is what actually matters.
The Front Panel Is A Spec Sheet
Get this wrong and no amount of pretty design saves the LED light bulb box.
- Wattage equivalent large, 60W equivalent is what people scan for
- Actual watt draw underneath in smaller type
- Lumen output stated clearly
- Color temperature in Kelvin, 2700K warm white through 5000K daylight
- Base type, E26, E27, B22, GU10, E12
- Bulb shape code, A19, A60, BR30, PAR38, G25
- Dimmable or non dimmable, this causes more returns than anything else
- Rated life hours and energy label
- Tuck end folding carton the standard single LED light bulb box
- Seal end carton glued, tidier for stacked shelf facing
- Window carton shows the bulb shape and filament styling
- Multipack sleeve over a tray for two, four and six packs
- Corrugated shipper outer for retail case and freight
- Ecommerce mailer direct to door LED light bulb packaging
Sizes That Come Up
Every LED light bulb box is built to your product, though these run constantly:
- 2.5" x 2.5" x 4.75" for A19 and A60 singles
- 3" x 3" x 5.5" for BR30 flood
- 2.25" x 2.25" x 3.5" for GU10 and MR16
- 5" x 2.5" x 5" for a two pack LED light bulb box
- 10" x 2.5" x 5" for a four pack
- 4.5" x 4.5" x 6" for PAR38 and larger globes
Send us the bulb diameter and overall length including the base and we cut the dieline to fit.
Board And Protection
Glass and thin cardstock are a bad combination, and this is where cheap LED light bulb packaging fails.
- 18pt to 24pt cardstock for a single LED light bulb box
- Corrugated E flute for multipacks and anything shipping alone
- Paperboard cradle or partition so the bulb doesn't knock the wall
- Divider between each bulb in a multipack LED light bulb box
- Kraft board for eco positioned ranges
A single bulb in 14pt with no insert will break in transit. We would rather move you up a grade than replace a broken carton.
Print And Finish
- Offset or digital, CMYK plus spot Pantone for brand consistency
- Matte lamination, it hides finger marks better on a small carton
- Gloss for a brighter shelf pop
- Spot UV over the logo or lumen badge
- Window patch with clear PET, common on filament and vintage ranges
- Uncoated kraft print for eco LED light bulb packaging
Greener Options
- Recycled kraft LED light bulb box with no film
- FSC certified board, certificate on request
- Soy based inks
- Paperboard partition instead of plastic
- Plain die cut window with no PET patch
How We Work
- 100 unit minimum on any LED light bulb box design
- Free 3D mockup and flat proof
- Free dieline from our inhouse designer
- 5 to 8 business day urgent turnaround
- Free shipping worldwide
Frequently Asked Questions
Do we really need a window?
For filament and vintage styles, yes, because the look is the product. For standard frosted A19 it adds cost without much return, so most clients skip it.
What stops the glass breaking in a multipack?
Partitions. A die cut paperboard divider between each bulb absorbs knocks far better than a plain box with bulbs touching.
How do we cut down dimmable returns?
Print it on the front, not the side. Non dimmable is where most of the complaints in this category come from, and burying it causes the problem.
Can you do a hang tab for peg display?
Yes, euro hole punched in the carton or a separate tab. We confirm the position on the dieline before press.
What is the price for a pack of LED bulbs?
Rough estimate is $0.20 to $0.60 per unit for single folding cartons, $0.55 to $1.40 for multipacks with partitions and $0.90 to $2.20 for printed corrugated at moderate quantities. Window patch and foil add to it. Shipping is included in our price. This is estimate only, so ask our team for an exact quote.
Do you print the energy label for us?
We print whatever you supply. Send us the final approved artwork for the label and we lay it out on the panel.
Which board for a four pack?
Corrugated E flute with partitions. Cardstock at that width starts bowing once the pack has real weight in it.
