{"id":900,"date":"2021-06-07T00:35:36","date_gmt":"2021-06-07T00:35:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pack-blog.packola.com\/blog\/?p=900"},"modified":"2026-11-11T08:16:40","modified_gmt":"2026-11-11T08:16:40","slug":"how-to-assemble-product-boxes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.packola.com\/blog\/how-to-assemble-product-boxes\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Assemble Product Boxes"},"content":{"rendered":"
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When you order custom boxes, they are shipped flat, unassembled. This makes them cheaper to ship, easier to store, and minimizes damage during transit. Your custom mailer boxes will arrive in a small flat box that can be stored anywhere and won\u2019t take up too much space. Having them come fully assembled instead could come with some logistical issues, such as having to sort out storage space for a bulky box.

The question that always pops up is \u2018Are these easy to assemble?\u2019 Yes, they are. Here\u2019s a quick guide on how to you can easily assemble one of the most common types of boxes \u2013 the regular slotted container.<\/p>

  1. Prepare your work area. Choose a clean, flat area where you have plenty of space to maneuver.<\/li>
  2. Place the flat box in front of you. Start right side up and turn it over.<\/li>
  3. Pull the box open and fold each flap over.<\/li>
  4. Ensuring each edge lines up, seal with packing tape.<\/li>
  5. Turn the box right side up.<\/li><\/ol>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/section>
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    \nHow to Assemble Packola Boxes\n<\/h2>
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    For a more detailed guide on how our custom boxes are assembled, we\u2019ve broken down the instructions per category:

    Product Boxes<\/strong><\/p>

    1. Clean your work area. Make sure you have enough space.<\/li>
    2. Take one of the flat product boxes and place it in front of you.<\/li>
    3. Pull the box open with the bottom part facing you.<\/li>
    4. Fold the flaps in and lock it in place. Gluing or taping will depend on the kind of custom box you have.<\/li>
    5. Turn it over and fold the top flaps inward.<\/li><\/ol>

      Mailer Boxes<\/strong><\/p>

      1. Prepare your work area. Choose a clean, flat area where you have a lot of space to work with.<\/li>
      2. Get your flat box and place it in front of you. Make sure the interior side is facing up.<\/li>
      3. Slightly bend all panels and flaps on all scored lines towards the interior.<\/li>
      4. The side walls will have two scored lines close to one another. Make sure to fold them both.<\/li>
      5. Fold the interior walls of your box. Tuck the side walls in, locking it in place.<\/li>
      6. Fold the remaining sides of the box. The locking tabs should fit inside the sidewall perfectly.<\/li><\/ol>

        Shipping Boxes<\/strong><\/p>

        1. Prepare your work area. Choose a clean, flat area where you have plenty of space to maneuver.<\/li>
        2. Place the flat shipping box in front of you. Determine the right side up and flip it over.<\/li>
        3. Pull the box open. Fold each side flap over.<\/li>
        4. Seal with packing tape.<\/li>
        5. Turn the box right side up.<\/li>
        6. Fold the top flaps inward.<\/li><\/ol>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/section>
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          \nWhy Choose Packola\n<\/h2>
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