Custom RSC Boxes & Corrugated Carton Styles
Cartonist manufactures made-to-order corrugated cartons in Hamilton for businesses across New Zealand.
Choose from practical corrugated carton styles for shipping, storage and distribution, or we can recommend a carton structure around your product and packing requirements.
We support commercial production runs, repeat orders and ongoing supply.
REQUEST A CARTON QUOTENot sure which carton style you need? Browse the main RSC, FOF, HSC and 5PF structures below, or contact us and we can recommend a carton style based on your product, packing and transport requirements. View carton options and instant pricing.
1. Custom RSC Boxes (Regular Slotted Case Cartons)
An RSC (Regular Slotted Case) is the standard corrugated shipping carton, with top and bottom flaps that meet in the centre and are normally sealed with tape. Cartonist manufactures RSC cartons to your required internal dimensions, with board selected according to carton size, product weight, stacking and transport requirements. Suitable for: Food products, wholesale distribution, manufactured components, commercial products, warehouse dispatch and commercial freight.
2. FOF Cartons (Fully Overlapping Flap Cases) & BSL Boxes
FOF cartons have full-width top and bottom flaps that overlap for added strength and product protection. They are suitable when a standard RSC does not provide enough coverage.
BSL boxes use a separate lid, providing easy top access for packing, storage and transport.
Suitable for: Electronic components, machinery parts, glassware and other heavy or fragile products.
3. HSC Cartons (Half Slotted Cases)
An HSC carton is similar to an RSC but has no top flaps, allowing quick access to the contents. It can be used as an open-top carton or combined with a separate lid or tray where required.
Suitable for: pick-and-pack operations, warehouse storage, parts and components, produce handling and other applications requiring easy top access.
4. 5PF Cartons (Five-Panel Folders) & Speciality Cartons
A five-panel folder (5PF) wraps around long or narrow products and uses an overlapping fifth panel for closure. It is a practical option for products that do not fit a standard RSC.
Other speciality carton structures can be made for unusual shapes or specific packing requirements.
Suitable for: panels, fabricated components, equipment, signage and other long, flat or irregular products.
For larger production requirements, see our Commercial Carton Supply service for volume pricing, multi-size orders and repeat supply, or request a production quote.
How to Choose the Right Corrugated Carton Style
The right carton style depends on how the product is packed, accessed and transported.
Regular Slotted Case
Best for general shipping, storage, warehouse dispatch and distribution.
Fully Overlapping Flap Case
Choose when additional flap overlap and top or bottom protection are required.
Half Slotted Case
Choose when easy open-top access is important for packing, storage or pick-and-pack.
Five-Panel Folder
Best for long, narrow, flat or irregular products that do not fit well in a standard RSC.
Box with Separate Lid
Choose when a removable lid and easy top access are preferred.
Not sure which structure is suitable? Cartonist can recommend a carton style based on your product dimensions, weight, packing process and transport requirements.