Custom Lab Boxes for Safe and Efficient Laboratory Storage
Made to provide optimal safety and storage for all lab essentials, our Lab Boxes come in a premium version. These luxury Lab Boxes have been designed to be durable, but stylish for storing delicate instruments or chemicals. There are also printed custom boxes as an add-on for more branding. It is made to suit your specific requirements; as a result, boxes guarantee the right arrangement and movement of items in a laboratory. From scientific research to industrial laboratory use, our rigid boxes will serve as a sturdy and professional method of protecting and organizing your laboratory.
Possible Material Choices for Custom Lab Boxes
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Rigid
Rigid material offers a rigid and hard surface that offers good packaging and protection. It is suitable to provide protection for delicate instruments in use in laboratories; it is ultra-durable.
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Corrugated
These are highly versatile boxes since they afford high shock resistance and therefore are good for handling easily breakable or toxic lab equipment.
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Kraft
Kraft material is environmentally favorable due to the properties of this material and gives strength to laboratory packaging.
Different Styles for Custom Lab Boxes
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Straight Tuck-end Boxes
The straight tuck-end boxes provide a clean and efficient look as well an easy-opening convenience. They are best used where compact storage of lab items is desirable.
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Reverse Tuck-end Boxes
Tuck-end reverse boxes are well closing in nature and therefore offer great security for lab materials to minimize accidentally dropping or toppling over during storage or transit.
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Seal End Boxes
Seal end boxes give added security to the boxes with a sealed shut closure, making it ideal for lab-sensitive items.
Methods of Printing on Lab Custom Boxes
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Digital Printing
When it comes to lab-boxed graphics, digital prints provide fast and quality work because of the need to brand the boxes to suit the specific laboratory.
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Offset Printing
Offset printing provides accurate and vivid colors to the packaging of lab boxes in large quantities with a quality logo printed at the top.
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Screen Printing
Through screen printing, it is possible to achieve full and intense images which are ideal in the construction of lab packaging.
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SilkscreenPrinting
Silkscreen printing proves to be long-lasting and can be used to produce a detailed finish thus suitable to be used on high-end custom lab boxes.
Standard Size Guide for Custom Lab Boxes
Small Lab Boxes — Testing Kits & Sample Containers
| Box Use | Recommended Size |
|---|---|
| Single rapid test kit | 4 x 2 x 1 inches |
| Dual test kit box | 5 x 3 x 1.5 inches |
| Sample collection kit | 6 x 4 x 2 inches |
| Small diagnostic kit | 7 x 4 x 2 inches |
| Finger prick test kit | 3 x 2 x 1 inches |
Medium Lab Boxes — Device & Equipment Packaging
| Box Use | Recommended Size |
|---|---|
| Blood glucose monitor box | 8 x 5 x 3 inches |
| Thermometer packaging box | 9 x 3 x 2 inches |
| Pulse oximeter box | 6 x 4 x 3 inches |
| DNA test kit box | 8 x 6 x 3 inches |
| Urine test kit box | 7 x 5 x 2.5 inches |
Large Lab Boxes — Full Kit & Multi-Component Packaging
| Box Use | Recommended Size |
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| Complete diagnostic kit | 10 x 8 x 4 inches |
| Multi-test panel box | 12 x 8 x 4 inches |
| Lab instrument packaging | 14 x 10 x 6 inches |
| Medical device box | 12 x 10 x 5 inches |
| Research kit box | 16 x 12 x 6 inches |
Custom Size Lab Boxes
| Dimension | Range Available |
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| Minimum size | 2 x 2 x 1 inches |
| Maximum size | 24 x 18 x 12 inches |
| Wall thickness | 1mm to 4mm rigid board |
| Custom shape | Square, rectangular, sleeve, drawer style |
Custom Insert Options for Lab Boxes
| Insert Type | Best For |
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| Foam inserts | Fragile instruments, vials, glass components |
| Cardboard dividers | Multi-component test kits |
| Thermoform inserts | Precise fit for medical devices |
| Velvet lining | Premium diagnostic device boxes |
| EVA foam | Heavy laboratory instruments |
| Plastic tray inserts | Specimen containers, test tubes |
How to Measure for Custom Lab Box Size
Step 1 — Measure all components Measure every item going into the box individually — length, width, and height of each component.
Step 2 — Plan the layout Decide whether components will be stacked or laid flat side by side. This determines your box footprint and height.
Step 3 — Add clearance Add 0.25 to 0.5 inches around all sides for insert material and easy component removal.
Step 4 — Account for insert thickness If using foam inserts, add the foam thickness to your total box height. Standard foam inserts add 0.25 to 0.5 inches per side.
Step 5 — Submit your dimensions Provide final length, width, and height to Rigid Packaging Pro. Their team creates a free structural dieline and sample for approval before production.
Finishing Options for Custom Lab Boxes
- Matte lamination — clean, clinical, professional look ideal for medical and lab brands
- Gloss coating — bright, vivid finish for retail diagnostic kit packaging
- Soft touch coating — premium tactile finish for high-end medical device boxes
- Foil stamping — gold or silver accents for brand logos and certification marks
- Embossing & debossing — raised or recessed brand details
- Spot UV — highlight specific design elements like logos or safety symbols
- Full color CMYK or Pantone printing — accurate brand color reproduction
- Tamper evident seals — for pharmaceutical and clinical lab boxes
Why Us:
We at Rigid Packaging Pro offer excellent materials, cutting-edge printing, and long-lasting, customizable lab boxes. We put safety, accuracy, and quality first, making sure your lab supplies are safe and wrapped expertly.
FAQs
Q: What are custom lab boxes?
Custom lab boxes are rigid packaging boxes manufactured to specific dimensions for laboratory, medical, diagnostic, and pharmaceutical products. They are designed to safely store and transport test kits, medical devices, specimen containers, scientific instruments, and other sensitive lab components.
Q: Who needs custom lab boxes?
Custom lab boxes are needed by pharmaceutical companies, diagnostic kit manufacturers, medical device brands, clinical laboratories, research institutions, hospitals, and consumer health brands that sell at-home test kits. Any business that needs professional, protective, and branded packaging for lab or medical products can benefit from custom lab boxes.
Q: What is the difference between a standard box and a custom lab box?
Standard boxes are made in fixed sizes and offer no product-specific protection. Custom lab boxes are manufactured to the exact dimensions of your lab components, include custom inserts for each part, meet regulatory presentation requirements, and carry your brand identity through custom printing and finishing.
Q: What sizes are available for custom lab boxes?
Rigid Packaging Pro manufactures custom lab boxes in sizes ranging from 2x2x1 inches for small test kits up to 24x18x12 inches for large laboratory instrument packaging. Any dimension within this range and beyond is available upon request.
Q: Can I get custom lab boxes in a non-standard size?
Yes. Rigid Packaging Pro specializes in fully custom dimensions for lab boxes. There are no fixed size limitations. Simply provide your required length, width, and height and the team will manufacture boxes built precisely to your specifications.
Q: What is the most common size for a diagnostic test kit box?
The most common size for a single diagnostic test kit box is 6x4x2 inches, which comfortably fits a test cassette, instruction leaflet, lancet, and collection tube with room for a foam or cardboard insert to hold all components securely.
Q: Can custom lab boxes hold multiple components of different sizes?
Yes. Rigid Packaging Pro designs multi-compartment custom lab boxes where each section is individually sized to fit a specific component. This is ideal for complete diagnostic kits containing multiple items of different dimensions such as vials, test strips, lancets, and instruction booklets.
Q: How do I choose the right size for my lab box?
Measure each component at its widest point, plan the internal layout, add 0.25 to 0.5 inches clearance on all sides, and account for insert material thickness. Submit these final dimensions to Rigid Packaging Pro and their design team will recommend the optimal box size and construction style.
Q: What materials are used for custom lab boxes?
Rigid Packaging Pro uses premium rigid chipboard, grey board, and kraft board for custom lab boxes. Material thickness ranges from 1mm to 4mm depending on the weight and fragility of the lab components. All materials are durable, recyclable, and suitable for pharmaceutical and medical packaging requirements.
Q: Are custom lab boxes waterproof?
Custom lab boxes from Rigid Packaging Pro can be finished with moisture-resistant coatings and laminations to protect contents from humidity and minor liquid exposure. For full waterproofing requirements, additional protective liners and coatings are available upon request.
Q: Can custom lab boxes meet pharmaceutical packaging standards?
Yes. Rigid Packaging Pro manufactures custom lab boxes designed to meet the presentation and protective requirements of pharmaceutical and medical device packaging. Tamper-evident seals, child-resistant features, and regulatory-compliant printing are all available as add-on options.
Q: What is the minimum order quantity for custom lab boxes?
Rigid Packaging Pro accommodates both small batch and large volume orders for custom lab boxes. Contact the team at rigidpackagingpro.com to get pricing and minimum order information based on your specific size and finish requirements.
Q: Do I need to provide a dieline to order custom lab boxes?
No dieline is required. Rigid Packaging Pro’s in-house design team creates the structural dieline and box construction plan based on your dimensions free of charge. If you have existing artwork, files in AI, PDF, EPS, and PSD formats are accepted.
Q: How long does production take for custom lab boxes?
Production time for custom lab boxes varies based on order quantity, box construction style, and finishing complexity. Rigid Packaging Pro offers fast turnaround on all custom orders. Contact the team directly for confirmed lead times on your specific order.
Q: Does Rigid Packaging Pro offer free shipping on custom lab boxes?
Yes. Rigid Packaging Pro provides free shipping on all custom lab box orders to the USA. There are no additional delivery charges regardless of order size or box dimensions.
Q: Can I order a sample before placing a full production run?
Yes. Rigid Packaging Pro offers sample production for custom lab boxes so you can verify the size, construction, and finish before committing to a full order. Contact the team to request a sample for your specific dimensions and design.
Q: Can I print my brand logo on custom lab boxes?
Yes. All custom lab boxes from Rigid Packaging Pro support full color logo printing using CMYK and Pantone color matching. Foil stamping, embossing, and spot UV are also available to highlight brand logos and certification marks on lab packaging.
Q: Can custom lab boxes include regulatory and safety information printing?
Yes. Custom lab boxes from Rigid Packaging Pro can be printed with regulatory text, safety warnings, usage instructions, barcode labels, lot numbers, expiry date panels, and any other compliance information required for pharmaceutical or medical device packaging.
Q: Are eco-friendly options available for custom lab boxes?
Yes. Rigid Packaging Pro offers eco-friendly custom lab boxes made from recycled rigid board and printed with soy-based inks. These are suitable for brands seeking sustainable lab packaging without compromising on structural strength or print quality.
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