- Sizes
- 3 x 3 x 7 in, 4 x 4 x 6 in, 6 x 4 x 2 in, 4 x 4 x 4 in, or any size quoted
- Boards
- 7 options
- Finishes
- 13 options
- Ships
- Flat, folds by hand
Tuck box style
Tuck top auto bottom boxes
A tuck flap on top and a pre-glued crash-lock bottom that snaps into place when the flat carton is opened. Packing is fast and the base carries more weight than a tuck bottom.
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Tuck Top Auto Bottom (crash lock) boxes, 1 printed piece, 3 x 3 x 7 in
$5.59 USD for 1 piece · 3 x 3 x 7 in
Standard ground shipping to the contiguous US is included.
Other sizes, boards or quantities? Get a free quote
How it closes
Tuck flap on top; the bottom is pre-glued and pops into a locked base when the flat carton is opened.
Best for: Heavier retail items (jars, bottles, electronics), fast hand-packing lines.
Use it for jars, bottles, electronics and anything packed in volume by hand.
Boxes made in this style
Boards
- SBS paperboard, coated one side (C1S)14pt, 16pt, 18pt, 20pt, 24pt
- CCNB (clay-coated news back) recycled board16pt-24pt
- Kraft paperboard (natural brown)14pt-24pt
- Recycled paperboard16pt-24pt
- E-flute corrugated, whiteabout 1/16 in flute (1.5 mm, industry figure)
- E-flute corrugated, kraftabout 1/16 in flute
- F-flute micro-fluteabout 1/32 in flute (0.8 mm, industry figure)
Finishes
What is a tuck top auto bottom box?
Tuck flap on top; the bottom is pre-glued and pops into a locked base when the flat carton is opened. It is best for heavier retail items (jars, bottles, electronics), fast hand-packing lines. Every order gets a digital proof of your artwork on the dieline before anything prints.
When is a tuck top auto bottom box the right choice?
A tuck flap on top and a pre-glued crash-lock bottom that snaps into place when the flat carton is opened. Packing is fast and the base carries more weight than a tuck bottom. Use it for jars, bottles, electronics and anything packed in volume by hand.
Which boards are used for tuck top auto bottom boxes?
Common boards for this style: SBS paperboard, coated one side; CCNB; Kraft paperboard. Solid bleached sulfate is the white board most retail cartons are printed on. Thickness is given in points: 1 pt is 0.001 in, so 18pt board is 0.018 in thick.
How much do tuck top auto bottom boxes cost?
Fixed prices for tuck top auto bottom boxes start at $5.59 for 1 piece, with standard ground shipping to the contiguous US included. Each price covers the exact size, board, print and quantity listed. Any other size, board, finish or quantity is quoted free by email.
Prices
Fixed prices for tuck top auto bottom (crash lock) boxes
| Quantity | Size (L x W x D) | Board | Price | Per box | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 printed piece | 3 x 3 x 7 in | 18pt paperboard (SBS) | full color outside | $5.59 | $5.59 |
Prices as set 2026-10-23. They cover exactly the size, board, print and quantity in each row; anything else is quoted free.
Questions
About tuck top auto bottom (crash lock) boxes
Can I get a different size?
Yes. Send your product's inside dimensions in the quote form and the carton is sized to it.
Will I see my design before it prints?
Yes. You get a digital proof of your artwork on the dieline, and nothing prints until you approve it.
Do you help with artwork?
Yes, design help is free: send your logo and an idea, or your finished artwork, and we place it on the dieline with you. Free dielines for the common styles are on the dielines page.