Custom Five Panel Hanger Boxes
The fifth panel is the whole point. Four panels wrap around the product and the fifth extends above it, carrying a punched hole so the pack hangs on a peg. It turns a standing carton into a hanging one without adding a separate component. We produce a lot of five panel hanger box work at ZEE Packaging and peg display is what it exists for.
A five panel hanger box builds the hanger into the structure.
- Four panels form the box around the product
- The fifth extends above as a hanging tab
- No separate hang tab needs attaching
- It recycles as one piece with nothing added
- The extended panel gives extra branding space
- The product can also stand on a shelf if needed
Most brands choosing a five panel hanger box want peg display without adding a stuck on tab.
The Hole Is Where It Fails
Everything hangs from one small punched area.
- An unreinforced hole tears within days on a busy peg
- The panel above the product takes the whole load
- Euro hole is the shape most pegs expect
- Board caliper must suit the product weight below
- The hole should sit centered or the pack hangs crooked
- We reinforce every punched hole as standard
- Standard five panel hanger box the everyday build we run
- With a window showing product through a die cut
- With a euro hole for standard peg racks
- With a rounded hang hole a softer alternative
- Die cut shaped top panel following a logo outline
- With an insert holding contents steady inside
Sizes We Print Regular
Every five panel hanger 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 the hanging panel carries all of 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 extended panel
- Reinforcement patch around every hang hole
The top panel is prime real estate. It sits at eye level on a peg rack, above the product itself, so leaving it plain wastes the best surface you have.
Materials Worth Choosing
- Recycled board grades, widely available here
- FSC certified stock, certificate available on request
- Soy based ink through the whole run
- No separate plastic hang tab needed
- Aqueous coating rather than plastic lamination
- Right sizing so no board is wasted per carton
What Ordering Involves With Us
- 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 the hang under load
- Urgent turnaround at 5 to 8 business days
- Free shipping worldwide with nothing hidden
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a five panel hanger box 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. An unreinforced punch is the failure we see most on peg display.
Which caliper should we use?
18pt for light items, 24pt where the product has weight. A sagging hanger panel looks poor on a rack.
Can it also stand on a shelf?
Yes, which is one of its advantages. Retailers can peg it or shelf it depending on their layout.
Do you punch euro holes?
We do, reinforced. Euro is the shape most peg racks are designed around.
Can we add a window?
Yes, on the front panel. It works well where seeing the product drives the purchase.
Should we print the top panel?
Definitely. It sits at eye level above the product, which makes it the most visible surface on the pack.
