What Is a Clamshell Package?
Clamshell packages are clear plastic containers that display the products inside the package. Manufacturers design clamshell packages in both stock and custom shapes and sizes, depending on what products the package will hold.
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Features
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Clamshell packages have one or more hinges used to open and close the lid of the container. Some have hangers attached that can hang from pegs in store displays. Some other clamshell packages have a built-in base that allows the package to stand upright.
Function
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Clamshell packages can display several kinds of products. For example, manufacturers can make square containers to hold items such as toys or accessories, trays to hold nails and screws or fishing supplies, or crate containers for eggs or golf balls.
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Warning
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Some clamshell packages can be difficult to open due to how the manufacturer seals them. They may require the use of scissors or a knife to open them. When a person cuts open a clamshell package, the plastic may form sharp edges along the cut lines.
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