Seal End Box
A folding carton with sealed top and bottom flaps, leaving only a small tear-open or perforation for access. The clean choice for food, pharma and retail products that need tamper-evidence and dust protection.
At-a-glance specs
- Structure
- Top and bottom flaps sealed after filling
- Board grade
- 14 / 18 / 24 pt SBS · kraft
- Thickness
- 0.36 – 0.62 mm (14–24 pt)
- CMYK + Pantone, inside & outside
- Finishes
- Matte / gloss / soft-touch / foil / spot UV
- MOQ
- 500 units (sample: 1)
- Lead time
- 8 – 12 business days + shipping
Tamper-evident, dust-tight, retail-ready
Tamper-evident
Sealed ends show clear evidence if opened before sale.
Dust protection
Closed flaps keep contents clean during transit and shelf life.
Machine-fill friendly
Designed for automatic cartoning lines.
Food-safe board
SBS, kraft or grease-resistant coatings available.
What is a seal end box?
- Sealed ends — top and bottom flaps glued or heat-sealed after filling.
- Tamper-evident — shows if the package has been opened.
- Dust-tight — protects contents during storage and shipping.
- Food-safe options — SBS, kraft and grease-resistant coatings.
Specifications
| Structure | Top and bottom flaps sealed after filling |
|---|---|
| Board grade | 14 / 18 / 24 pt SBS · kraft · CCNB |
| Material | SBS · Kraft · CCNB recycled paperboard |
| Printing | Offset CMYK + Pantone · HD digital · full-bleed |
| Finishes | Gloss / matte / soft-touch lamination · foil · emboss · spot UV · window |
| MOQ | 500 units — price breaks at 1k / 5k / 10k+ |
| Turnaround | 8–12 business days after approval · rush available |
| Free with quote | Custom dieline + physical sample or 3D mockup |
Folding carton thickness
Board caliper (thickness) decides how stiff and premium your carton feels — measured in points (pt).
Frequently asked questions
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Our Ordering Process
Four simple steps from first inquiry to boxes at your door.
Send inquiry
Tell us size, qty, material & artwork. Get a firm quote + free dieline in 24h.
Proof & sample
We send a digital proof or physical sample for your sign-off before production.
Production
Printed and finished in 8–12 business days with rigorous quality checks.
Delivery
Flat-packed and shipped worldwide, with tracking and after-sales support.
What brands say about our seal end boxes
Food, pharma and personal-care brands use seal end boxes when tamper evidence and dust protection matter.
“Our folding cartons print beautifully — the SBS surface makes CMYK pop and the foil came out crisp. Dieline was free and the proof was right first time.”
“We moved our whole subscription line to these cartons. Crash-lock assembly saves my packers real time and the kraft option looks great.”
“The window patch cartons let customers see the product without opening. Retail buyers loved it and re-ordered for three seasons.”
Tamper-evident seal
Sealed flaps provide a clear indicator if the package has been opened before purchase.
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Dust-tight closure
The sealed ends block dust and moisture better than open tuck flaps during warehousing.
Start customizing →Line-ready dielines
We can design the carton for automatic filling and sealing equipment to keep labor costs down.
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