Vape box
18pt SBS, fitted cradle insert500 minimum · 10 to 12 business daysA vape box is a folding carton sized for a vape device or disposable pen, typically built with a fitted paperboard cradle so the device sits securely rather than rattling in the box. We produce them on 18pt SBS from 500 units, ready in about 10 to 12 business days after proof.
When to choose it, and when not to
Choose a vape box when you have a specific device shape that needs a fitted cradle rather than loose fill, and you need panel space built in for the compliance labeling this category typically requires.
Choose a simpler flat carton without a fitted insert instead if your product doesn't need device-specific cradling, since a plain box without a custom cradle costs less and has a faster turnaround.
Specifications
| Board | 18pt SBS paperboard, printed and die cut |
|---|---|
| Insert | Fitted paperboard cradle, sized to your device shape |
| Closure | Tuck-top or auto-lock bottom carton |
| Panel layout | Space reserved for compliance and warning text |
| Offset CMYK, matte or gloss finish, foil accents available | |
| Minimum | 500 units |
| Lead time | 10 to 12 business days after proof |
| Prototype | On request; timing confirmed in your quote |
| Sizes we run | 1.5 x 1 x 5 in (disposable pen) 2.5 x 1.5 x 4 in (pod device) custom size to your device dimensions |
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Questions people ask
Do you handle the required warning labels and age-restriction text?
We lay out panel space for whatever compliance and warning text you provide, confirming the correct required wording, age-restriction language, and any state-specific requirements for your product is on your side.
How does the fitted cradle insert work, does it need my device's exact dimensions?
Yes, send us your device's exact dimensions, or the device itself for a fit check, and we'll spec a cradle insert that holds it securely without rattling.
Can the box include a tamper-evident seal?
Yes, a tamper-evident seal sticker or a perforated tear-strip closure is available as an add-on if your product category requires it.
What's the lead time difference between a box with a fitted cradle versus a plain box?
A fitted cradle adds a short amount of tooling time versus a plain box. Our standard 10 to 12 business day lead time already accounts for that, and a simpler box without a cradle could run slightly faster.
Can I get a child-resistant closure feature on this box?
Not as a standard feature of a folding carton. If your product legally requires child-resistant packaging, let us know and we'll advise on whether a different structure or an added component is the right fit.
Is 500 units the minimum regardless of device size?
Yes, 500 units is our standard minimum for this format whether the device is a small pod or a larger disposable pen.
How is a vape box different from a vape cartridge box?
Size and what goes inside. The vape box is sized for a full device or disposable pen with its battery, and it usually carries a fitted paperboard cradle cut to the device so it cannot rattle. The vape cartridge box is a much smaller carton for a single cartridge, built as a tuck-top or a two-piece slide box, with panels laid out for dosage and compliance text. Both are 18pt SBS from 500 units in 10 to 12 business days after proof. If there is a battery in the pack, use the vape box; a cartridge on its own goes in the cartridge box.
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Send the size and quantity for a quote and a dieline, usually within one business day. Your digital proof follows, usually within one business day of your artwork. Design help and the Swatch Book of materials are free.