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This RTA clamshell miniature folded product was produced by Rickard Bindery. |
Despite easy Internet access, consumers still appreciate having complete product information packaged along with their purchases. Many products including cosmetics, pesticides and electronic devices often include tightly-packed, small format instruction sheets.
However, converting and inserting these pieces can pose a challenge.
One manufacturing solution available is RTA (right-turn angle) miniature folding. Unlike standard small format/miniature folding, RTA folding usually ends with a knife fold, which allows for finished product without any open edges. This results in three primary benefits:
1) Attractive appearance that many designers favor
2) Excellent machinability for either inserting or onserting equipment
3) Tight, compact final size, easily fitting inside blister packs, boxes or cartons
Happy as a Clam(shell)
Here are a few helpful planning details:
- FDA-approved glues can be used during the production process, allowing for the product to be used in items such as pet foods, children’s toys and cosmetics.
- RTA clamshell pieces can have up to 90 panels, with a minimum panel size of 1-1/8”. This allows your customers to pack plenty of copy onto their instruction and information sheets and perhaps have room left over for a coupon or other offer. This is especially useful if the piece is part of a retail display package.
- Common packing options include: trays, rubber bands and row packing in cartons. Communicating your customer’s packing needs may help your bindery reduce turnaround times and production costs.
The Rickard Advantage
Let Rickard Bindery be your one-stop resource for RTA clamshell and many other miniature folding styles. For important projects it is wise to run a test job to assure that all details are worked out. During tests, Rickard Bindery can help select the proper glue for sufficient glue adhesion and subsequent release. Our fleet of twenty-three miniature/small format folding machines means we can tackle even the highest-volume projects. With more than 100 years of planning experience, you can trust Rickard Bindery to engineer your folding, gluing, attaching and saddle-stitching projects to meet your exact needs.
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