A foot lock tray uses tabs that fold under the base and lock into the floor of the tray rather than at the corners. That puts the locking point where the weight actually sits. For a dispenser holding stock that gets picked from all day, that matters more than corner strength does. We produce a lot of foot lock tray work at ZEE Packaging and the base is where it wins.
Locked At The Base
A foot lock tray secures where the load presses down.
- Tabs fold under and lock into the tray floor
- The locking point sits beneath the weight rather than beside it
- The base cannot splay open when loaded
- No glue or tape is used anywhere
- It ships flat with nothing pre assembled
- Recycles as one piece with no adhesive residue
Most operators choosing a foot lock tray have had a corner locked tray give way at the base under a full load.
The Tabs Take The Weight
Everything depends on how the feet engage.
- Too shallow and the tab pulls out under load
- Too tight and staff struggle on every unit
- Board caliper changes how the foot sits in its slot
- A ragged slot tears after repeated assembly
- Heavier stock needs deeper foot engagement
- We sample the base with your actual product weight
- Open foot lock tray the standard build we run
- With a dispensing front product feeding forward
- With a removable lid shipping sealed then opening
- Front cut down version product visible from the front
- Divided tray compartments for several SKUs
- With a header card branding above the unit
Sizes We Print Regular
Every foot lock 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 dispenser
- 14" x 10" x 4" for a larger unit
- 8" x 6" x 3" for compact items
- 16" x 12" x 5" for a bulk tray
- 6" x 4" x 3" for a small dispensing format
Send us the loaded weight, since the foot engagement is specified against it.
Board And Print
- E flute corrugated for lighter counter trays
- B flute where the tray carries real weight
- Litho laminated corrugated for full color retail print
- Kraft corrugated for a plain economical build
- SBS C1S for a lightweight printed version
- Reinforced front lip on any cut down format
Board grade matters more than on a glued tray. Softer board lets the feet deform, which is what causes a base to release under weight.
Materials Worth Choosing
- Recycled corrugated, standard across these grades
- FSC certified board, certificate available on request
- Soy based ink through the whole run
- No adhesive at all in the construction
- One structure reused across several campaigns
- Right sizing so you ship product rather than air
What Happens On Your Order
- 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 is it different to a corner lock?
The locking tabs sit under the base rather than at the corners. That puts the lock directly beneath the load.
Will the base give way?
At the right board grade, no. Failures happen when the foot engagement is too shallow for the weight above.
How fast does it assemble?
A few seconds once staff learn the sequence. Slower than an auto bottom, faster than taping a base.
Is it cheaper than a glued tray?
Usually, since there is no gluing stage. You trade a little assembly time for a lower unit price.
Can it be used as a dispenser?
Yes, with a cut down or perforated front. Product feeds forward as items are taken.
How much is a foot lock tray?
Rough estimate is $0.50 to $1.30 per unit in plain corrugated, $0.85 to $2.10 with print and $1.50 to $3.40 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.
Should the inside be printed?
We would recommend it. Those walls show as stock depletes through the day.
