Snap lock bottom boxes, also called 1 2 3 bottom or crash lock boxes, are folding cartons with a pre glued bottom that snaps into a locked base when you square the box, built to hold heavier products without the bottom giving way. We make them with no minimum order quantity, so you can order 100 to test or hundreds of thousands for production, at a per box price we will quote against your current supplier.
The snap lock bottom is an engineered base where the flaps interlock as the box is opened, so it holds more weight than a tuck bottom without needing tape or glue at your end. We build them in 18pt to 24pt SBS or kraft, sized to your product, with a tuck or seal end top, and options for a window and coatings. This is the base you want for heavier retail products, glass bottles, and anything where a tuck bottom might pop open under load, and it still folds flat for shipping.
Snap lock bottoms save labor and prevent failures, because the base locks in one motion at your packing station and holds the weight without extra assembly. We help you decide when the snap lock earns its slightly higher cost over a tuck bottom based on your product weight. Send your product dimensions and weight and we will build a dieline and free proof. If you have a competing quote, send it and we will try to beat it.
Snap Lock Bottom Boxes Questions, Answered
What is a snap lock bottom?
A pre glued base, also called 1 2 3 bottom or crash lock, where the flaps interlock as you square the box, holding more weight than a tuck bottom without tape or glue at your end.
When do I need it?
For heavier retail products, glass bottles, or anything where a tuck bottom might pop open under load. For light products a tuck bottom is fine. We will advise for your weight.
Is there a minimum order?
No. Order 100 to test and reorder at a better per unit price at volume.
Do you beat competitor pricing?
Send a comparable spec and quote and we will match or beat it where we can. That is what our name is about.
Frequently asked questions
What is a snap lock bottom box?
A folding carton whose base panels lock together when folded, so it assembles fast and holds weight without glue or tape. Also called a snap-lock or 1-2-3 bottom, it suits heavier retail and food items.
Is there a minimum order for custom snap lock bottom boxes?
No. We make custom snap lock bottom boxes with no minimum order, so you can order a small run to test a size and design, then reorder at a lower per-unit price as volume grows. As The Best Price Boxes, we will put our quote up against any comparable one you have.
What sizes and materials are available?
We make snap lock bottom boxes cut to your product in SBS or kraft folding carton, with a tuck or auto-lock top. Add a window, foil, spot UV, and matte or gloss lamination.
Do I get a proof and samples before printing?
Yes. You get a free dieline and digital proof before anything prints, plus free samples, and standard turnaround is about 10 to 14 business days after proof approval, with rush handled case by case.
