Slotted Divider (also known as slotted partition or divider) is a paper or plastic partitioning component commonly used in the packaging industry. It forms a grid by interlocking slotted pieces, dividing the interior of a carton into multiple independent compartments to prevent products from colliding with each other during transportation. In foreign trade, slotted dividers are often exported as packaging accessories alongside main products, or traded separately as packaging materials. Application scenarios include electronic products, glassware, alcoholic beverages, fruits, and other fragile or categorized goods. Precautions: material (e.g., corrugated paper, PVC), thickness, slot spacing, dimensions, and load-bearing capacity must be specified; slotted dividers are typically shipped flat-packed and assembled by the buyer at the destination, so assembly instructions must be provided; the difference from a 'Partition' is that a partition is usually a one-piece design, while a slotted divider is interlocking; the difference from an 'Insert' is that an insert is usually custom-molded, while a slotted divider is more universal. When quoting for foreign trade, the unfolded area of the slotted divider, die-cutting costs, and assembly labor must be taken into account.
📝 Examples
1. Each carton of glass cups we export requires 20 slotted dividers. Please make samples according to the dimensions and slot spacing we provide for confirmation. (Note: Slotted dividers as packaging accessories need to be customized to specifications.)
2. This batch of slotted dividers uses BC-flute corrugated paper, thickness 5mm, slot spacing 50mm. Please quote FOB Shanghai price and specify the number of flat-packed pieces. (Note: In slotted divider transactions, material, specifications, and trade terms must be clearly stated.)
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