A 5 panel hanger box is a folding carton for peg-hook retail display. The product sits inside a tray-style body, a back panel carries the hang tab, and the printed faces give you a large branded surface at eye level. TBPB makes them to your measurements with no minimum order, and we will beat a written quote for the same specs.
How the structure works at the peg
The hang tab is a flap extending above the box body, with a punched hole or slot for the peg hook. Round holes are common and simple. Euro slots, which are a T-shaped cut-out, let a box hang on a strip of slatwall hooks or a sell-strip and tend to sit flatter. Ask what your retailer’s fixtures use before choosing, because a slot that does not match the hook is the most common reason a buyer rejects a carton.
Paperboard hang tabs have a weight limit. A small tin, a pair of earbuds, a hair accessory, a packet of seeds or a light cosmetic kit hang happily. Heavier items such as a full glass jar will tear a thin tab over time. If your product is heavy, ask about reinforcement or a different structure.
Sizing for retail display
Measure the product including any bumps, caps and cables, then add about 1/8 inch clearance per side so it slides in without catching. Think too about the box depth on the peg. A deep carton pushes its neighbour forward and wastes hook length, so the shallowest depth that still protects the product is usually best. Check also the face height. If your design relies on a headline at the top, make sure the hook does not cover it.
Because the panel behind the product is visible when the box hangs, it is worth printing on the back too: instructions, barcode, ingredient or usage notes.
Board, print and finishing
- Folding carton paperboard, typically 16 to 24 pt, with heavier board for heavier items
- Full-colour CMYK printing with Pantone match for brand colours
- Matte, gloss or soft-touch coating
- Spot UV and foil to lift a logo against a dark base
- Die-cut window so the product shows through the front panel
- Optional paper insert or tray to hold small pieces still
A window is one of the best sales tools on a hanger box because shoppers can see what they are buying. Keep the cut-out away from the hang tab so the structure stays rigid enough to hold the weight.
Designing the artwork for a hanging pack
A hanger box is seen from about an arm’s length, on a crowded wall, usually from slightly below or above. That changes how artwork should be built. Put the brand name and product type high on the front panel where they stay visible even when the box hangs forward. Use the hang tab itself as a header, since it is the first thing a shopper scans. Keep small text away from folds and the window edge. Print the barcode on a flat, uncoated or matte area, because gloss coating and a curved edge can make a scanner struggle. Proofing one box on a real peg tells you more than any screen mock-up.
When to pick another hanging style
If your product is flat and light, a simple hang tab box may be enough, and for a card-and-blister look consider header card packaging. For a product that must be seen from several sides, a window pillow box with a hang option can suit. Our custom display boxes category shows the full range.
Next step
Send the product dimensions, its weight and the quantity, even if it is a single box. We draw the dieline with the correct hanger slot, confirm the fit and quote it.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a minimum order for 5 panel hanger boxes?
No. TBPB has no minimum order on 5 panel hanger boxes. You can order one to test how it hangs, then order a larger run when the layout is right. Send dimensions, the hang slot style and artwork, and we quote it.
What products suit a 5 panel hanger box?
Small, light retail items suit it best: accessories, earbuds, small tools, seeds, craft supplies, light cosmetics and similar products. Heavy glass or metal items can strain the paperboard hang tab, so tell us the weight before we design the structure.
Round hole or euro slot, which hang tab should I choose?
Round holes work on standard peg hooks. A euro slot hangs from slatwall or sell-strip fixtures and often sits flatter. The right choice depends on your retailer fixtures, so confirm with the buyer before ordering your first run.
Can I add a window to the front panel?
Yes. A die-cut window lets shoppers see the product and often helps conversion on a peg. We keep the cut-out clear of the hang tab and folds so the box stays strong. Send your artwork and tell us which part of the product to show.
How much weight can the hang tab carry?
It depends on board weight, tab design and how the box is loaded, so we do not give a single number. As a rule, small light items hang well, and heavier products need a thicker board or a different structure. Tell us the product weight.
Can the back panel be printed?
Yes. The back is visible when the box hangs, so printing barcode, instructions, ingredient or usage notes there is worth doing. You are responsible for any legal or regulatory text on the pack, so check requirements for your product and market.
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