Gable top carton Box Template Generator

Gable top carton. The peaked-roof carton with a sealed ridge — juice cartons, party boxes, wedding favours. The side gussets fold in as the roof closes, and the fin can be punched for a carry handle.

Not yet plate-checked. This template folds, closes and exports cleanly, but its blank has not yet been matched against the standard's own drawing in detail. Treat it as a starting point and check it before you spend anything.

What is Gable top carton?

Gable top carton is a folding carton with a glued side seam, closing at each end with a tuck, a lock or a glued flap. The peaked-roof carton with a sealed ridge — juice cartons, party boxes, wedding favours. The side gussets fold in as the roof closes, and the fin can be punched for a carry handle.

Uses

Retail and gift packaging, where the box is seen by the customer

Advantages

Cut from a single blank, so there is one tool and one part to stock

Disadvantages

No standard style suits every product; check the fit against a sample before committing to a tool

Typical industries

General packing and light manufacturing

Recommended board grades

Folding boxboard or solid bleached board, typically 250–450 microns. Heavier board for larger cartons, lighter where the carton is filled by machine.

At a glance

Code	`GABLE`
Family	Folding carton (ECMA)
Also known as	gable top, peak top, barn box
Blank size at this size	374 × 298 mm
Panels	15
Creases	17

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