Packaging reference library
Packaging standards and box style guides
Understand FEFCO, ECMA, box styles, pallet dimensions and packaging tests, with source references and editable template examples.
Identify the construction, size or test your brief calls for. Each guide connects the reference to editable starting templates, practical checks and the original publisher.
Structural styles
FEFCO box codes and corrugated styles
Understand FEFCO structural codes and choose an editable corrugated box recipe with the right closure.
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ECMA folding carton codes
Use ECMA drawings to identify folding carton construction, closure and assembly details.
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North American box styles: RSC, HSC and FOL
Compare common North American corrugated terminology and open the matching box configuration.
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Rigid box styles and set-up packaging
Compare telescope and shoulder boxes and distinguish style terminology from test standards.
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POP displays: FSDU, CDU, sidekicks and bins
Choose a retail display format and understand what must be engineered beyond the visual concept.
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DIN packaging dimensions and references
Identify the relevant DIN document before specifying carton dimensions, tolerances or inspection.
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ISO packaging standards: dimensions and testing
Use ISO transport-package modules, pallet dimensions and physical test references alongside a structural dieline.
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Pallet sizes: Euro, EPAL 2 and UIC references
Plan a pallet footprint while keeping licensed construction and transport performance separate.
Read guideTesting and production
Pharmaceutical cartons, Braille and child resistance
Separate carton geometry from medicinal labelling, Braille, tamper evidence and child-resistant testing.
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ISTA 3A and Amazon packaging tests
Choose a distribution test around the packed product and route, then prepare a repeatable sample.
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Converter style libraries and supplier dielines
Work with Sonoco, WestRock and International Paper references without confusing proprietary designs with open standards.
Read guideBOBST box styles and converting references
Turn a BOBST style-library request into a clear carton drawing and machine-capability brief.
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