Electronics Packaging

Charger Boxes

Custom charger Boxes produced to your size and substrate, with printing and finishing handled in one run.

Minimum order
100 units
Production
3–5 business days
Construction
folding carton
Delivery
US, UK, Canada, Australia

No obligation

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Name, email, phone and what you are packing and how it ships. Attach artwork if you have it. We reply with a specification and a written price, usually within one business day.

The more detail you give, the more accurate the quote.

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    How charger boxes fail, and what prevents it

    The carton bulges and the tuck flap springs open on the shelf, because a coiled cable behaves like a spring and pushes back against the lid.

    Coil the cable the way it will actually be packed and measure that stack. A cable coiled at 2.5 in diameter needs a different carton from the same cable coiled at 1.75 in.

    What charger boxes have to cope with

    Charger Boxes hold a plug adapter together with a coiled cable, which is two quite differently shaped things in one carton. That is the starting point for the specification, because coil the cable the way it will actually be packed and measure that stack. A cable coiled at 2.5 in diameter needs a different carton from the same cable coiled at 1.75 in.

    In service they are used for accessory pegs and till-point displays, where units sit alongside dozens of near-identical competitors.

    Where charger boxes are actually used

    Charger Boxes are specified for accessory pegs and till-point displays, where units sit alongside dozens of near-identical competitors. Coil the cable the way it will actually be packed and measure that stack. A cable coiled at 2.5 in diameter needs a different carton from the same cable coiled at 1.75 in.

    • Accessory pegs and till-point displays, where units sit alongside dozens of near-identical competitors
    • Shelf display in specialty retail
    • Subscription and gift sets
    • E-commerce inner packaging

    Holding the contents in place

    Device packaging is an insert problem before it is a box problem. The cavity is cut to the geometry of the item, and once the contents cannot move, the outer rarely needs to be heavier than a standard grade.

    • Product window with PET film
    • Paperboard divider
    • Hang tab
    • Tear strip
    • Magnetic closure upgrade

    The substrate for charger boxes

    16pt to 18pt SBS. Light board makes a bulging carton worse, and this is a format where the tuck has to stay shut.

    The options we would consider for this format are below; coil the cable the way it will actually be packed and measure that stack. A cable coiled at 2.5 in diameter needs a different carton from the same cable coiled at 1.75 in.

    • 12pt SBS paperboard
    • 14pt SBS paperboard
    • 16pt SBS paperboard
    • 18pt kraft board
    • recycled CCNB board

    Sizing charger boxes

    Small, commonly 3 × 3 × 1.5 in, but the depth is set by the coiled cable rather than by the adapter.

    Send the contents rather than a box size. The adapter is measured carefully and the cable coil is not measured at all, so the depth comes out around a third short.

    Getting them to you, and onward

    Cartons ship flat in bulk cases, which keeps freight cost low even on large runs.

    Delivery windows are confirmed in writing when your order moves into production, and we flag any risk to the date before you approve rather than after.

    What moves the price

    Four things drive a quote more than anything else: the quantity, the print route, the board grade and the number of finishing passes. Dimensions matter too, but usually through how efficiently the shape nests on the press sheet.

    Prices start from $0.30 per piece for large-volume orders. If a cheaper route exists we say so at quoting rather than after the invoice.

    From enquiry to delivery

    Tell us what goes inside, how many you need and when. Those three answers are enough for us to specify and price the job properly.

    A dieline template follows, sized to your product. Prepress checks your artwork against it and issues a proof; nothing runs until you sign that off.

    Testing the fit first

    We can produce a plain unprinted sample so you can check the fit and structure of charger boxes before committing.

    Sample costs are normally credited against the production order.

    Reference

    Charger Boxes at a specification level

    ProductCharger Boxes
    CategoryElectronics Packaging
    ConstructionDie-cut, creased and seam-glued
    Board thickness12pt – 18pt depending on product weight
    Ships asFlat-packed, glued one seam
    Materials12pt SBS paperboard, 14pt SBS paperboard, 16pt SBS paperboard, 18pt kraft board
    PrintingOffset lithography, Digital press, Flexography
    FinishesGloss lamination, Matte lamination, Soft-touch lamination, Spot UV, Foil stamping
    Minimum orderMinimum order is 100 units on any format, and unit cost falls sharply as the quantity rises.
    Lead time3 to 5 business days after artwork approval
    ShippingAcross the US, UK, Canada and Australia

    Specification builder

    Specify Charger Boxes in under a minute

    Set what you know, leave the rest. Everything here travels with your request, so nothing gets retyped.

    • 100-unit minimum
    • 3–5 day production
    • Free dieline
    • No obligation
    Approximation only — proportions, colour family and finish character. Not a colour proof, and the panel shown is a placeholder, not your artwork.
    Packaging type
    Box style
    Quantity
    Colour
    Material
    Printing
    Finish

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      Prices start from $0.30 per piece for large-volume orders. Final pricing depends on size, material, printing, finishes, and quantity.

      In transit

      What you get with this format

      Fitted to what goes in it

      Small, commonly 3 × 3 × 1.5 in, but the depth is set by the coiled cable rather than by the adapter.

      The damage this prevents

      The carton bulges and the tuck flap springs open on the shelf, because a coiled cable behaves like a spring and pushes back against the lid.

      What it is specified for

      Specified for accessory pegs and till-point displays, where units sit alongside dozens of near-identical competitors.

      The detail that decides it

      Coil the cable the way it will actually be packed and measure that stack. A cable coiled at 2.5 in diameter needs a different carton from the same cable coiled at 1.75 in.

      This format sits in our electronics packaging range, alongside 8 other made-to-order formats.

      Answers

      Ordering charger boxes: the usual questions

      Specification, minimums and lead times for charger boxes.

      Why do my charger cartons keep popping open?

      Almost always the coiled cable acting as a spring against the tuck flap. Either add depth for the coil as it is genuinely packed, or move to a tuck with a locking tab. Heavier board alone will not hold a carton that is being pushed open from the inside.

      Can you supply packaging for sensitive components?

      We can specify boards and liners appropriate for electronics handling and cut inserts to component geometry. Tell us the exact requirement your process operates under, since it varies considerably between component types.

      Will a heavier board reduce my damage rate?

      Only if boxes are arriving crushed. If they arrive intact with damaged contents, the product is moving inside and a heavier outer changes nothing. A fitted insert solves that case, usually at lower cost.

      Do you supply inserts with the outer?

      Yes, and for charger boxes we prefer to specify both together. A cavity that holds the contents still often lets us drop a grade on the outer, so the pair can cost less than an over-specified box alone.

      Do charger boxes arrive flat or assembled?

      Flat and glued along one seam, so they pop open on your packing line. That keeps freight cost down considerably compared with a pre-assembled structure.

      What file format should I send artwork in?

      A print-ready PDF or a vector file, with fonts outlined and any raster images at 300 dpi at final size. We supply the dieline to design onto, and prepress checks bleed, safe area and crease clearance before issuing a proof. The dieline we supply carries the crease positions, so keeping type clear of a crease is easier to solve at layout than at proof.

      What is the minimum order for charger boxes?

      A flat 100 units on any format. Most folding cartons in this range are quoted from 100 units upward because unit cost falls sharply above that, but the minimum exists so you can validate a structure first.

      How long do charger boxes take to produce?

      3 to 5 business days after artwork approval, plus freight. Folding carton runs with applied finishes can take longer because each finish is a separate pass, and we confirm a firm date in writing with the quote.

      What do charger boxes cost?

      Prices start from $0.30 per piece for large-volume orders. For this format the biggest levers are quantity, print route, board grade and how many finishing passes are involved. We quote each element separately so you can see where the money is going. An insert often lowers the total rather than raising it, because holding the contents still lets us drop a grade on the outer.

      Can I see a sample first?

      Yes. We can send a plain unprinted sample so you can check the fit and structure, or a printed prototype for colour and finish. Sample costs are normally credited against the production order. On charger boxes the thing to check is whether the contents still sit tight once the pack is closed, because movement inside is what causes damage rather than the board grade.

      Can you match packaging we already use?

      Send the current specification or a physical sample and we will quote to match it rather than proposing an alternative you would then have to re-approve internally. A physical sample tells us more than a specification sheet — board caliper and coating are usually described loosely and measured exactly.

      Where do you deliver?

      All 50 US states, the United Kingdom, Canada and Australia, on the same timeline everywhere: 3 to 5 business days of production after artwork approval, then 5 to 7 business days in transit. Every run is made to order and shipped directly to your address rather than pulled from stock, so you receive current production rather than whatever has been sitting in a warehouse. Freight is costed separately by weight, volume and destination. Tell us at quoting if the delivery point cannot take a pallet, and we will break the consignment into cartons instead.

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      Get Charger Boxes priced for your route

      Send the dimensions, the quantity and how it ships. We reply with a full specification and a written price, usually within one business day.