FEFCO 0422 Countertop PDQ Display Tray & Retail POS Merchandiser Dieline Generator
FEFCO 0422 Countertop PDQ Display Tray & Retail POS Merchandiser Dieline Generator
- PASSClosed Outer Contours: 1 closed LWPOLYLINE cut loop(s) verified
- PASSZero Duplicate Cut Paths: 14 unique segments (0 laser double-burns)
- PASSFlute & Kerf Tolerance Guard: T=2.00mm, K=0.100mm within structural limits
- PASSISO Layer Color Separation: CUT (Red), CREASE (Blue), SCORE (Emerald), DIMENSIONS isolated
- PASS1:1 Physical Unit Header: Explicit mm/in SVG viewBox + DXF $INSUNITS=4 + 50mm PDF bar
- PASSExact 2D Cut Bounding Parity: Cut Bounds 580×515mm === Blank Size
- PASS2D ↔ 3D Kinematic Model Sync: Archetype 'pdq_display_tray' synced (1 3D component(s))
- PASSTrue Vector Sheet Nesting Sync: 1:1 vector paths mapped to multi-up sheet grid
Retail Point-of-Sale (POS) countertop displays and Costco/Walmart PDQ (Pretty Darn Quick) shelf-ready trays require a low front lip so shoppers can see the product label, angled side walls for peripheral visibility, and a tall rear billboard header for brand graphics. Our parametric FEFCO 0422 PDQ display generator unfolds a single-piece corrugated blank featuring a base floor (`L × W`), a tall rear backboard (`H`) with an integral top billboard header flap, a low front shopper lip (`28% of H`) with a rollover reinforcement lock, and two tapered triangular side walls with rear glue/lock flaps.
Standard Product Presets Built on This PDQ Retail Counter Display Tray Engine
Protein Bar POS PDQ Display Tray
Holds 12 to 18 Standard 60g Protein Bars or Cosmetics Packs in 2 Facing Rows
Cosmetics Counter POS Display
Holds 12 × 30ml Dropper Bottles (4 Wide × 3 Deep) in Retail Counter Footprint
Mathematical Blank & Tolerance Formulas
Keeps the front retaining wall at 28% of the rear backboard height so retail products remain stable while 72% of the front label is unobstructed.
Computes the exact flat corrugated board area required before die-cutting or digital knife cutting.
Connects the full-height rear backboard corner to the low front lip corner along the two folded side walls.
Step-by-Step Export & Assembly Guide
- 1 Enter Internal Tray Width (L), Tray Front-to-Back Depth (W), Rear Backboard Height (H), and Corrugated Flute Thickness (T).
- 2 Inspect the 2D dieline showing the RED cut lines for the tapered side wings and header, and BLUE crease lines for the base, front rollover lip, and rear lock flaps.
- 3 Use the 3D Fold Preview tab to verify the sloped side profile and backboard proportions.
- 4 Export as 1:1 .DXF, .SVG, or .PDF for digital knife cutting (Zünd/Kongsberg) or steel-rule die making.
Material Thickness, Creasing Matrix & Laser Kerf Settings
| Material / Sheet Stock | Caliper Thickness (T) | Recommended Tooling / Laser Setup | Allowance / Kerf Spec | Primary Use Case |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E-Flute Corrugated Board (1.5mm–2.0mm White Top) | 1.80 mm | Zünd / Kongsberg Digital Knife or Flatbed Die | Crease Offset: 2.0 mm / Litho-laminated outer liner | Checkout counter impulse displays, cosmetics testers, candy & protein bar PDQ trays |
| B-Flute Corrugated Board (3.0mm Kraft/White) | 3.00 mm | Rotary / Flatbed Steel-Rule Die | Heavy shelf-ready pallet club store compliance | Supermarket shelf-ready trays (SRP), beverage multipack displays, hardware POS bins |
| 0.60mm (24pt) SBS Folding Carton Board | 0.60 mm | Flatbed Die-Cutter or CO2 Laser Prototype | Crease Rule: 2pt | Pharmacy counter blister pack displays, gift card stands, boutique lip-balm trays |
Frequently Asked Questions — PDQ Retail Counter Display Tray
What does PDQ stand for in retail packaging?
PDQ stands for 'Pretty Darn Quick' (originally popularized by Walmart and club stores)—referring to shelf-ready countertop or pallet display trays that allow store staff to place merchandise on the shelf in seconds without unpacking individual units.
Why is the front wall much lower than the back wall?
A PDQ display tray must hold products upright while allowing customers to read the front packaging label and grab items easily. Setting the front lip to 28% of the back height provides optimal retention and visibility.
Does the dieline include a front rollover reinforcement flap?
Yes! The front lip includes a double-wall rollover flap and side dust ears that lock the tapered side walls into place without requiring glue on the front corners.
Can I print brand artwork on the top header flap?
Yes, the top billboard header flap (`L × 0.35H`) folds or stands above the rear backboard specifically for brand logos, pricing, and promotional graphics.
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