Custom Screw and Fixing Boxes

Dispensing and Opening Styles

Many fixing boxes are opened and closed repeatedly, so the opening matters. A tuck lid lets the user take a handful and close the box again. A perforated tear-off flap on the top or front creates a dispensing opening that stays open, which suits boxes kept on a bench or in a van tray. A flip-top lid with a lock tab gives a secure reclose for boxes that travel loose in a bag. Bench boxes that need a classic flap closure can follow the style of our tuck end auto part boxes.

Hang tabs let boxes sit on peg displays in hardware shops, and a header card or a punched hole works for small trial packs. For bulk packs, a handled corrugated box makes carrying a heavy load of fixings easier.

Think about where the box ends up after the first use. On a building site or in a workshop, boxes are thrown into crates, left on damp floors and grabbed with dusty gloves. A lid that recloses firmly, a board that copes with a little moisture and print that does not rub off all make a difference. Many tradespeople keep a favourite brand of fixings partly because the boxes survive a week in the van, so this is worth discussing when you request a quote.

Sizing Custom Screw and Fixing Boxes

Start with the quantity and the fixing. Weigh a typical fill and measure the volume it occupies when loose, then add a little headspace so the lid closes without pressure. Long fixings, such as frame screws or coach bolts, need a box shaped to their length, while small screws and wall plugs fit cubic or squat boxes.

Consistency helps on shelves and in trade counters. If you sell a range of screw sizes, using a few standard box footprints with different heights or fill levels makes the range look orderly and stack neatly. The size panel then does the work of telling one box from another.

If you supply mixed packs, such as an assortment of screws and plugs, an insert or compartment tray keeps each type separate. Tell us the mix and we will design the layout.

Remember that the fill weight affects postage if you sell online. A slightly smaller box with a tighter fill can keep heavy packs inside a cheaper courier band. Our guide to measuring your product explains how to take fill dimensions.

Board and Print for Hard Use

We usually recommend a strong white-lined board for retail fixing boxes, as it prints sharply and holds its shape. For heavy packs or boxes that will live in vans, E-flute corrugated board is tougher and resists crushing. Kraft board suits brands with a rugged, workshop look and costs less to print in one or two colours.

A matt or gloss varnish protects the print from scuffs, oily fingers and dust. Strong, high-contrast colours and bold type are easier to read in poor light, such as a garage or a dim stockroom. Keep barcodes on a clean, light panel so they scan easily at the till. The board and card types explained guide compares folding board and E-flute in more detail.

If your range includes fixings for outdoor use, consider a slightly heavier board for those boxes, as they tend to be stored in sheds and garages.

Who Orders Fixing Packaging

Our customers include fixing and fastener brands, hardware merchants with own-label ranges, trade counter suppliers, DIY retailers, decking and fencing suppliers, kitchen and furniture fitting brands, and manufacturers that include fixings with flat-pack products. Electrical and plumbing wholesalers use similar boxes for clips, connectors and small fittings.

Online sellers of fixings also benefit from strong boxes, because parcels of metal parts are heavy and are handled roughly in courier networks. For heavier online orders, strong automotive shipping boxes make a reliable outer carton.

Manufacturers who include a small fixings pack with shelving, brackets or flat-pack furniture often move from a plain plastic bag to a printed carton. It looks more professional, carries fitting instructions or a diagram on the back, and keeps the right screws together until the customer is ready to assemble the product.

Getting Started

Send us the fixing type, the fill quantity and weight, the box style and quantity for each size. You will receive a custom quote within one working day, with low minimums set per job, and fixing boxes start from £0.25 each depending on size and board.

Before production, we send a free design proof showing the dieline, size panel and any silhouette. After approval, production takes 4–7 working days and boxes are delivered flat on free tracked delivery to UK mainland addresses in 2–3 working days. If any boxes arrive misprinted or damaged, let us know within 10 days and we will reprint or refund.