Custom Double Wall Frame Tray Lid
A frame tray with a matching lid gives you a two piece unit where both halves are built the same way. Doubled walls, folded rims, no exposed cut edges anywhere. The lid protects in transit and comes away to leave a finished display tray beneath. We produce a lot of double wall frame tray lid work at ZEE Packaging and the two parts are always specified together.
Both Halves Built The Same
A double wall frame tray lid matches the tray it covers.
- The lid uses the same doubled wall construction
- Folded rims on both halves, so no raw edges show
- It drops over the tray and holds squarely
- Transit protection plus a finished display beneath
- Both parts stack without the rims collapsing
- The unit looks intentional from every angle
Most brands choosing a double wall frame tray lid want the lid to feel as considered as the tray does.
Fit Between The Two Halves
The lid and tray have to agree with each other.
- Too tight and it binds going on
- Too loose and it lifts off in transit
- The folded rims add thickness on both parts
- That rim thickness must be allowed for in the tolerance
- Overlap depth decides how secure the closure feels
- We sample both halves together rather than separately
- Full depth lid covering the whole tray beneath
- Shallow lid showing the printed tray sides
- With a tear strip opening cleanly into a display
- Telescoping version adjusting to content height
- Window lid showing product through a die cut
- With a header slot branding standing above the tray
Sizes We Print Regular
Every double wall frame tray lid is built to your tray, though these run often:
- 10" x 8" x 4" for a standard counter unit
- 12" x 9" x 5" for a larger display
- 14" x 10" x 5" for a heavier range
- 8" x 6" x 3" for a compact format
- 16" x 12" x 6" for a bulk unit
- 12" x 12" x 4" for a square tray
Send us the loaded height as well as the tray dimensions, since the lid is sized against the filled product.
Board And Print
- B flute corrugated as the baseline for doubled walls
- C flute where more cushioning is needed
- Litho laminated corrugated for full color retail print
- Kraft corrugated for a plain economical build
- Printed inner faces, visible once the lid is removed
- Matte or gloss lamination where durability matters
The rim is where handling damage shows first. A folded frame holds up considerably better than a raw cut edge on a lid that gets lifted repeatedly.
Materials Worth Choosing
- Recycled corrugated, standard across these grades
- FSC certified board, certificate available on request
- Soy based ink through the whole run
- More board used, though both halves last far longer
- No lamination, so it recycles at end of campaign
- Right sizing so you ship product rather than air
How An Order Runs With Us
- 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 check the fit with the tray
- Urgent turnaround at 5 to 8 business days
- Free shipping worldwide with nothing hidden
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a double wall frame tray lid cost?
Rough estimate is $0.85 to $2.10 per unit in plain corrugated, $1.40 to $3.20 with print and $2.20 to $4.80 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.
Do you supply the tray too?
We do, and we would recommend ordering both together so the fit is settled at sampling stage.
Will it lift off in transit?
Not at the right tolerance. A loose lid is as much a specification fault as a tight one.
What does the frame achieve?
It hides the raw cut edge along the top. Without it you see exposed flute, which looks unfinished.
Full depth or shallow?
Full depth protects better in transit. Shallow shows the printed tray sides, which helps on display.
Can it have a tear strip?
Yes, so it opens cleanly rather than being lifted off whole. It saves store labor too.
Does it stack in transit?
Yes, with the right board grade. The folded rims hold shape where a raw edge would crush.
