Wraparound
The joint flap is not as deep as the full side panel, and the end
flaps do not overlap. In addition, the dimensions are less elongated.
The
finished box is essentially an RSC, turned on its side so that the
bottom and top are unbroken. The joint, however, is not formed until
the final closure in the auto-packing line.
A wrap-around carton is formed into a box by folding it tightly around
a rigid product. This form of on line packing is compact and fits
tight. The evenly folding of cartons are also more stable on stacking
pallets. The positioning of the product, folding and sealing are performed
by automatic equipment.