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The real blank at this size, folded by the same engine as the studio. The artwork is a sample from a fictional brand — swap in your own in the editor.
DM-RETAINING-LANES-01Trays & lids
Three lanes with six retaining tabs dieline
One accordion-folded blank forms parallel product lanes with doubled partitions. Retained U-cut tabs lift from each lane, and folded end stops locate the products. A ready-sized preset of the partition insert with retaining tabs — change the length, width and height and every panel, tuck and glue flap is redrawn to match.
Inside240 × 240 × 60 mm
Outside243.2 × 243.2 × 63.2 mm
Flat blank480 × 280 mm
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- Reference
- DM-RETAINING-LANES-01
- Structure
- Partition insert with retaining tabs
- Inside size
- Overall lane width 240 · Lane length 240 · Partition height 60 mm
- Size range
- Overall lane width 80–600 · Lane length 60–600 · Partition height 10–160 mm
- Manufacturing
- 241.6 × 241.6 × 61.6 mm score to score · inside vs outside sizes
- Parts
- One blank
- Board area
- 0.125 m² · about 3 up on a 720 × 1020 mm sheet
- Default board
- E-flute kraft / kraft · 1.6 mm caliper
- Board options
- E-flute KE-flute WF-fluteFBB 400Kraft 350
- Good for
The flat dieline
Exactly what the downloads contain, drawn from the template at its default size, with a 3 mm bleed. How to read a dieline.
- Crease
- Cut
- Bleed 3 mm
How it folds
The three lanes with six retaining tabs erects in 3 steps, in the order the creases are scored to take. The editor plays the same sequence in 3D and lights each step’s creases on the dieline.
- 1Fold the walls upPartition first ply, Partition top, Partition second ply, Product lane 2, Product lane 3 and 3 more
- 2Fold the flapsStruck retaining tab and 5 more
- 3Fold the walls upFolded end stop, End-stop return and 4 more
How the blank is sized
Score-to-score panel sizes of this DM-RETAINING-LANES-01 blank at the default size, with the formula each one follows. L, W and H are the inside dimensions; T is the board caliper (1.6 mm for E-flute kraft / kraft). Change the size or board in the editor and every panel is recalculated.
| Panel | Size (mm) | Formula |
|---|---|---|
| Product lane 1 | 78.8 × 240 | – |
| Struck retaining tab ×6 | 37.8 × 18 | – |
| Folded end stop ×3 | 78.8 × 20 | – |
| End-stop return ×3 | 78.8 × 20 | – |
| Partition first ply ×2 | 60 × 240 | H × – |
| Partition top ×2 | 1.8 × 240 | – |
| Partition second ply ×2 | 60 × 240 | H × – |
| Product lane 2 | 78.8 × 240 | – |
| Product lane 3 | 78.8 × 240 | – |
Adjustable in the editor
Beyond the size and board, this structure exposes 5 options; the template and 3D preview follow each change.
- Product lanescount
- Tabs per lanecount
- Retaining tab depthmm
- Retaining tab angle°
- End stop heightmm
The partition insert with retaining tabs family
The same structure with sizes, boards and options set for a use.
Before you choose this template
Size, materials, downloads and production checks.
Will the three lanes with six retaining tabs dieline fit my product?
One accordion-folded blank forms parallel product lanes with doubled partitions. Retained U-cut tabs lift from each lane, and folded end stops locate the products. The default dimensions in inside-size mode are Overall lane width 240 mm, Lane length 240 mm, Partition height 60 mm. Measure your product and any inserts or wrapping, then set the template size. Check a physical sample with your contents before ordering production.
Can I change the size and design?
Yes. The supported ranges are Overall lane width 80–600 mm, Lane length 60–600 mm, Partition height 10–160 mm. At the default settings, the editor also exposes Product lanes, Tabs per lane, Retaining tab depth, Retaining tab angle, End stop height. Add your own artwork and preview the result in 3D. The template geometry is rebuilt when its dimensions change.
Which materials can I choose?
The default is E-flute kraft / kraft (1.6 mm caliper). This structure allows E-flute kraft / kraft, E-flute white / kraft, F-flute micro corrugated, Folding boxboard 400 g, Kraft board 350 g. Select the stock before checking fit, and ask your converter to confirm the grade and caliper for the intended product.
Which files can I download?
The template page offers dimensioned PDF, Illustrator (.ai via script), layered SVG and DXF cutting and crease geometry. After adding artwork in the editor, you can export a print-ready PDF and review the bleed, safe areas and dieline layers with your printer.
Is this dieline free?
Browsing the previews is free, and you can customize the template after signing in with Google. Template and print-file downloads require a Pro or Business plan. The Free plan allows one eligible download every 8 hours; free mockups, renders and videos carry a watermark. See the pricing page for the current plans.
Can I send the download straight to production?
Use the file as a starting point for a printer or converter review. Confirm the finished dimensions, stock, crease and cutting setup, assembly, bleed and artwork, then approve a physical sample. The 3D preview does not test strength, transit performance or suitability for particular contents.
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Make this three lanes with six retaining tabs yours
Open it in the editor to set your size, drop artwork on each face, check bleed and safe areas, and export print-ready PDF with the dieline on its own layer — or stage it in a 3D scene for a mockup.