FEFCO 0201 RSC vs 0204 CSSC: side-by-side numbers
0201 (Regular slotted container) and 0204 (Center special slotted container) differ in how the box closes and how much board it takes. A center special slotted container cuts the inner and outer flaps to different lengths so that both pairs meet in the center.
Flap rules
| Part | 0201 RSC | 0204 CSSC |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Outer flaps, top and bottom: W ÷ 2 | Outer flaps: W ÷ 2 |
| 2 | Inner flaps, top and bottom: W ÷ 2 | Inner flaps: L ÷ 2 |
| 3 | Manufacturer's joint: glue tab, about 1¼ in | |
| Closure | Tape along the center seam, glue the outer flaps to the inner flaps, or staple. A fill-in pad between the inner flaps gives a flat floor when the product needs one. | Tape or glue the outer seam as on an RSC. The inner layer already closes edge to edge. |
Board use at three sizes
| Inside, in | 0201 blank, ft² | 0204 blank, ft² | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 × 10 × 8 | 5.66 | 6.28 | +11% |
| 18 × 8 × 8 | 5.92 | 9.61 | +63% |
| 24 × 18 × 12 | 17.76 | 21.31 | +20% |
Nominal blank rectangle without score allowances.
Where each fits
0201 Regular slotted container
- Most cased goods that tolerate one center seam
- High-volume lines with automatic case erectors and sealers
- Buying from stock: almost all stock boxes are RSCs
0204 Center special slotted container
- Long, narrow boxes where an RSC would leave a big inner gap
- Contents that need a flat, full floor without a separate pad
Sources
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