Standard Cartons
Comprehensive guide to all FEFCO layouts
If you are looking for simple, low cost corrugated packaging / cardboard boxes to be tailored to your product, GWP Packaging can supply industry standard cartons and boxes to the internationally recognised FEFCO designs. This allows you take advantage of a wide range of tried and tested box designs.
The ‘International Fibreboard Case Code Catalogue’ was developed by FEFCO as an official system referring to fibreboard packaging by replacing long descriptions with symbols that are recognised internationally.
FEFCO Codes: a guide to all of the FEFCO standards
Please see below for full details of the FEFCO box standards currently available.
These have been split into the various categories as proposed by FEFCO, and are listed in numerical order. For a description of these different categories / styles, please see the section on “Description of basic type groups”.
You can also use the table of contents below / to the right in order to jump straight a specific style category.
Key Benefits
Why choose to use FEFCO box standards for your packaging?
Besides custom designed packaging products, you can choose industry standard cartons produced to the internationally recognised FEFCO layouts. An experienced in house design team at GWP Packaging can further tailor your cartons to any size and strength, ensuring that they suit any product or item.
Besides this, GWP Packaging can also enhance your packaging in a number of ways. This includes, amongst others, specialists coatings, printing and inserts.
In addition to this, making use of standard FEFCO packaging manufactured by GWP offers a wide range of benefits by default:
Key benefits of FEFCO packaging
- Proven, successful designs
- Can be tailored to any size required
- Guaranteed performance
- Wide range of options for various applications
- Low tooling costs
- Efficient use of material, minimising waste and costs
- Fully customisable with specialist coatings, inserts and printing
- Advice and guidance on the best solution for your business if required
FEFCO Guide
Download a free PDF covering all the FEFCO Codes in a handy, quick reference guide
For a quick and easy reference guide, please use the links below to download the full FEFCO Catalogue. Both a full and print friendly version are available.
Alternatively, please continue reading below for details / diagrams of all the FEFCO styles currently available.
FEFCO 0100 Styles
Commercial rolls and sheets
The following diagrams showcase the typical commercial rolls and sheets available.
0100
0110
FEFCO 0200 Styles
Slotted-type boxes
Slotted-type boxes consist of basically one piece with a glued, stitched or taped manufacturers joint and top and bottom flaps. They are shipped flat, ready to use and require closing using the flaps provided.
0200
0201
0202
0203
0204
0205
0206
0207
0208
0209
0210
0211
0212
0214
0215
0216
0217
0218
0225
0226
0227
0228
0229
0230
0231
FEFCO 0300 Styles
Telescope-type boxes
Telescope-type boxes consist of more than one piece and are characterised by a lid and/or bottom telescoping over the body of the box.
0300
0301
0302
0303
0304
0306
0307
0308
0309
0310
0312
0313
0314
0320
0321
0322
0323
0325
0330
0331
0350
0351
0352
FEFCO 0400 Styles
Folder-type boxes and trays
Folder-type boxes and trays usually consist of only one piece of board. The bottom of the box is hinged to form two or all side walls and the cover. Locking tabs, handles, display panels etc., can be incorporated in some designs.
0400
0401
0402
0403
0404
0405
0406
0409
0410
0411
0412
0413
0415
0416
0420
0421
0422
0423
0424
0425
0426
0427
0428
0429
0430
0431
0432
0433
0434
0435
0436
0437
0440
0441
0442
0443
0444
0445
0446
0447
0448
0449
0450
0451
0452
0453
0454
0455
0460
0470
0471
0472
0456
0457
0458
0459
0473
FEFCO 0500 Styles
Slide-type boxes
Slide-type boxes consist of several pieces of liners and sleeves sliding in different directions into each other. This group also includes outside sleeves for other cases.
0501
0502
0503
0504
0505
0507
0509
0510
0511
0512
FEFCO 0600 Styles
Rigid type boxes
Rigid-type boxes consist of two separate end pieces and a body and require stitching or a similar operation before they can be used.
0601
0602
0605
0606
0607
0608
0610
0615
0616
0620
0621
FEFCO 0700 Styles
Ready glued cases
Ready-glued cases consist of basically one piece, are shipped flat and ready to use by simple setting up.
0700
0701
0703
0711
0712
0713
0714
0715
0716
0717
0718
0747
0748
0751
0752
0759
0761
0770
0771
0772
0773
0774
FEFCO 0900 Styles
Interior fitments
Interior fitments such as inside liners, pads, partitions, dividers etc., whether tied to Case Design or as singular items. Any shown number of panels is arbitrary and may be increased or decreased as required.
0900
0901
0902
0903
0904
0905
0906
0907
0908
0909
0910
0911
0913
0914
0920
0921
0929
0930
0931
0932
0933
0934
0935
0940
0941
0942
0943
0944
0945
0946
0947
0948
0949
0950
0951
0965
0966
0967
0970
0971
0972
0973
0974
0975
0976
Supporting Info
Styles, joints, diagram views and other supporting information
Please see below for supporting information regarding the FEFCO box standards / diagrams highlighted above.
Should you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at GWP so we can help.
Diagram Views
Please note: the layouts of the styles in this code are always viewed from the inside of the case.
Case Dimensions
Unless otherwise specified all dimensions are expressed as internal dimensions in mm as follows:
Length (L) x Breadth (B) x Height (H)
Length (L) = the longer dimension at the opening
Breadth (B) = the shorter dimension at the opening
Height (H) = the dimension from the top of the opening to the base
The dimensions L, B, H are specified in each description of the case construction, for some models the numerical value of B can exceed the numerical value of L. Dimensions should be measured under standard climatic bearing the thickness of the material in mind.
For telescope-type boxes the height (h) of the upper part (lid) should be given as a fourth measurement after an oblique stroke, i.e.
355 x 205 x 120/40 mm
(L) (B) (H) (h)
For cases with overlapping outer flaps the length of the area of overlapping (o) should be given as a fourth measurement after an oblique stroke, i.e.
355 x 205 x 120/40 mm
(L) (B) (H) (o)
Sheet dimensions
Unless otherwise specified, the dimensions of a corrugated sheet are expressed in mm as follows:
1st dimension x 2nd dimension
1st dimension = along the glue lines
2nd dimension = across the glue lines
Style versions
Several case types may have derived versions without the necessity to create a new style. In this case a suffix should be added to the basic style number, separated by a dash.
Example: 0201-2.
A version may be unique to individual manufacturers.
Combination of types
The construction styles shown are of the basic types of fibreboard cases. If the ultimate construction is a combination of two or three basic models e.g. flap arrangements, they may also be described as follows:
Top flaps 0204, Bottom flaps as 0215
This type may also be described as 0204/0215 (Top flaps. Bottom flaps)
Styles and the manufacturers joint
The drawing style layouts as shown in this Code may need to be re-arranged depending on the Manufacturers Joint chosen. Some styles may have a Manufacturers Joint which may be glued, stitched or taped. A glued or stitched Joint may be an extension of either the short or the long panel.
Manual or Automated erection
Each design style includes one of the following indications:
M – usually manual erection
A – usually automated erection
M/A – can be either manual or automated M+A – requires a combination of both
These indications are based on current practice and are intended to give additional information to specifiers and users. Some manually erected cases can be closed automatically (e.g: 0216 or 0712)
Closure of boxes
Correct and effective closure of the packages is as important as the packaging construction itself.
The following methods of closure are possible either singly or in combination:
by gluing, cold or hot
by taping
by interlocking
by stitching
FEFCO - Meaning & Background
Corrugated cardboard box standards
FEFCO refers to The European Federation of Corrugated Board Manufacturers and represents the umbrella organisation for the European Corrugated Board Industry.
Aimed at providing expertise and support, FEFCO actively ensures that members are informed about developments that may affect the corrugated packaging industry.
FEFCO box styles can be manufactured to a simple length, breadth and height (l,b,h) measurement and to a huge range of designs.
All FEFCO style packaging is of course manufactured from corrugated cardboard, which is universally accepted for recovery and recycling.
Sourcing FEFCO Styles through GWP
GWP Packaging also have an extensive library of standard carton designs developed over many years, ensuring that if a specific FEFCO layout is not 100% perfect, you can benefit from a packaging solution that fulfils your exact requirements.
Widely used for their strength, durability, lightness, recyclability, and cost-effectiveness, corrugated boxes and packaging manufactured by GWP are used in an extensive range of industries.
Due to the safety of packaging and their ability to handle the pressure that comes with stacking, it makes them ideal for easy transportation of various consumer goods and industrial components /products alike.
Usually providing the outer protection for a product, your corrugated boxes can be enhanced through the use of additional corrugated inserts (for example Corri Spring), foam end caps and other forms of cushioning and void fill.
GWP can further enhance the exterior of your corrugated cardboard box depending on its intended application.
You can add branding and graphics for retail packaging, whilst also providing identification and instructions for transit packaging.
FEFCO FAQs
Common questions regarding FEFCO packaging products
It might be that you are not sure which FEFCO style to use for your business. Perhaps you are interested to know what material options work well with FEFCO layouts. Maybe you just want to know what FEFCO stands for? All of this, and other common questions, are answered below.
Can’t find the answer to your specific question? Please contact a member of the GWP team on 01793 754 444 or email packaging@gwp.co.uk for further assistance.
Who or what are FEFCO?
FEFCO is the abbreviated name of The European Federation of Corrugated Board Manufacturers. It is a non-profit organisation that represents the interests of the corrugated packaging industry across Europe. It’s focus is to address a wide range of issues, covering everything from technical topics to economical questions.
What does FEFCO stand for?
FEFCO is an acronym for Fédération Européenne des Fabricants de Carton Ondule. Translated into English (the original being in French) this is the European Federation of Corrugated Board Manufacturers.
What are FEFCO “styles”?
FEFCO styles are a collection of standard box and carton designs catalogued by FEFCO, and widely used throughout the corrugated packaging industry. These tried and trusted box styles can help to reduce design times whilst also providing guaranteed performance levels and usability.
How many options are there within the FEFCO Styles catalogue?
There are just short of 200 different box and carton styles within the FEFCO catalogue, providing a wide range of transit and retail packaging options. Some of the styles cover inserts rather than outer cartons, meaning that they can be used in combination with other layouts in the FEFCO styles catalogue.
What are the different FEFCO classifications?
Within the range of (almost) 200 box styles, there are a number of different categories, in order to help make selecting a suitable box style easier. This includes slotted type boxes (0200), telescopic (0300), folder type boxes / trays (0400), slide type boxes (0500), rigid (0600), ready glued (0700) and interior fittings (0900).
Can I get custom sizes / printed FEFCO cartons?
Most packaging manufacturers – including GWP Packaging – will be able to produce any FEFCO style in a custom size to suit your application, as well as providing further enhancements such as surface coatings and printed logos / graphics etc. And if none of the FEFCO styles are 100 percent perfect for your specific requirements, GWP can create completely bespoke packaging designs tailored to your business.
Are FEFCO styles used only with corrugated materials?
FEFCO styles are generally used with corrugated cardboard material. However certain styles can be used with other materials, in particular solid card / box-board, and even Correx® corrugated plastic.
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