Folding cartons · Packaging buyer’s guide
A hang-tab carton needs to work on the intended retail fixture as well as around the product. The tab position, hole shape, and packed balance affect how the package presents on a peg.
The short answer
The hang tab connects the filled package to the fixture. Its hole and position need to match the retailer’s display, while the complete structure must be reviewed with the packed product. A hanging hole alone is not a verified load specification.
What to review before approving production
Get the retailer’s fixture requirements before finalizing the structure. Check a filled sample on the intended hook and examine whether the front faces correctly. The product weight, tab construction, and distribution environment need review together.
Build a practical project brief
- Retail hook and hanging-hole requirements
- Filled package weight and center of balance
- Available shelf and peg clearance
- Packed sample and handling review
Discuss your next run with Pacer
Send your existing packaging, current artwork or a product sample, and the quantities needed for each design. Include the delivery ZIP code and required date so the discussion reflects the job you actually need. Confirm the proposed materials, available features, minimums, production timing, and any testing with Pacer before ordering.
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