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End-block inserts

Nº D-10770

Pen gift box.

Made for: Tết & gifts, Office & business.

Sample printed on ivory (C1S board) 300 gsm, matte lamination; style: insert with holes (cupcake, cup, bottle).

2 sizes ready, from 180 × 80 × 25 to 220 × 60 × 30 mm.

About this mockup

A folded insert is one die-cut board folded into a block that holds the goods still inside a box: a bridge with holes, a sunken pocket, steps, half-round cradles, card slots. One sheet, little or no glue, in place of foam.

Usually holds
Toothbrushes, knives, pens, long goods.
Who uses it
Homeware and stationery makers.
Popular in
Worldwide.
Also searched as
end lock insert · fixed both ends insert · end block paper insert

How to use this mockup

  1. Pick one of the 2 ready sizes (180 × 80 × 25 to 220 × 60 × 30 mm) or type your own size.
  2. Design straight on its real dieline.
  3. Turn it in 3D, export a picture or video, or stage a scene.

Trade tips

  • Put the main design on the face the shopper sees first on the shelf, not on the lid.
  • Run the artwork 3 mm past the cut line and keep text 3 mm inside it.
  • Ivory board prints best on its coated face; keep the uncoated inside to one colour.
  • Matte lamination feels premium and softens colours by about a shade: add contrast in the design.

Questions

Is the end stoppers mockup free?

Yes, commercial use included; Free adds a watermark grid at 1K, Pro exports 4K without it.

Can I use my own size for the end stoppers?

Yes — 2 sizes from 180 × 80 × 25 to 220 × 60 × 30 mm, or type yours, with the dieline redrawn.

Can I get the end stoppers dieline for printing?

Yes, with Pro: the die files (SVG, PDF / AI, DXF / CF2) and the CMYK print PDF; designing on the die is free.

What is the end stoppers sample printed on?

The sample is ivory (C1S board) 300 gsm with matte lamination, on a dieline drawn at the size you type.

Construction

A holed insert is a single die-cut board: the top deck is cut with round, square or product-shaped apertures, and four walls fold down as legs that hold the deck at the right height, locked by tabs or a glue flap. Products drop into the holes, resting on the box floor while the deck grips their bodies to stop movement. Variants such as cradles, lying bottle supports, display risers, slot-together blocks and zigzag inserts use the same fold-a-block principle with little or no glue.

Choosing board and material

C1S ivory at 300–350 gsm is the default for gift, cosmetic and bakery inserts; inserts for glass bottles or heavy liquor move to 350–400 gsm, two-ply laminated board, or E-flute corrugated. Inserts that touch cakes or chocolate directly should be food-grade board or carry a greaseproof liner, with no ink on contact areas. Take-away cup carriers use kraft or moulded pulp to handle condensation.

Finishing

Inserts are usually plain or printed in one colour, sometimes in the brand colour so the reveal matches the box; matte lamination keeps them clean and grease-resistant but stiffens the board, so creases crack unless scored deeply. Foil and spot UV are rare because the insert is only seen on opening; if wanted, put a small logo on a flat area between holes.

Preparing the print file

Size the insert to the box's inside dimensions minus 1–2 mm each way, and each hole to the product's diameter plus 1–3 mm; around cup or bottle holes add star or radial slits so the board grips. Leg height sets how far the product sits up, plus floor thickness if needed. Keep cut, crease and slit lines on separate layers and colours, and leave at least 5–8 mm of board between holes and between holes and fold lines so it does not tear.

Common mistakes

  • Making the insert exactly the inside size of the box: it will not drop in or it bows, and has to be trimmed by hand.
  • Cutting holes too close together or to a fold, under 5–8 mm: the board bridges tear when products go in and the insert stops holding.
  • Cutting holes to the exact bottle diameter: glass varies 1–2 mm, so big bottles jam and small ones rattle.
  • Using thin 250 gsm board for a liquor or ceramic mug insert: the deck sags and the products knock together in transit.

Questions and answers

How do end stoppers hold a pen in a gift box?

Two folded board blocks sit at each end of the box with grooves or holes that cradle the pen ends, holding it mid-box; two sizes from 180 × 80 × 25 to 220 × 60 × 30 mm.

Are end stoppers more economical than a full insert?

Yes — board only at the ends uses less material, and the middle shows the printed box floor with a logo or thank-you; ideal for gift pens, pen sets and long tools.

What board are holed box inserts made from?

Usually 300–350 gsm ivory; heavy goods like liquor, ceramic mugs and large glass bottles use 350–400 gsm, two-ply laminated board or E-flute; take-away cup trays use kraft.

How much bigger than the product should insert holes be?

About 1–3 mm over the measured diameter; for glass or ceramic with wide tolerances add slits round the hole so the board flexes to fit several sizes.

Can a paper insert replace an EVA foam insert?

For medium, light products yes — it is cheaper, easy to recycle and printable; very fragile or heavy items like premium perfume or crystal glass sets still deserve EVA foam or multi-ply laminated inserts.

Sizes available

  • 180 × 80 × 25 mm
  • 220 × 60 × 30 mm

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