Graphic carton board is the basic package used for light bulbs. It differs according to the size of the light bulb, which means that there is no space left between the packaging and the product which prevents it from being overly shaken during transport and decreases the possibility of destroying a light bulb.

Inserting cuts additionally protects the collective boxes for small light bulbs.

Mignon light bulbs and those that have tight sockets that are packed in smaller boxes...

... and household light bulbs are packed in larger boxes.

The manufacturer sometimes packs two or more similar light bulbs in one box as a special offer.
Some producers inventively use wolfram's filament in the design...
Light bulbs for households and general consumption

From 5 W to 1000 W, from small light bulbs for flashlights, mignon light bulbs with tight sockets, standard household light bulbs, special light bulbs for spotlights to the ones that conserve energy - practically all known types of light bulbs use graphic carton board packaging. It is necessary for it to be firm in order to endure light bumps and it is often printed in only one color. It could be said that, alongside with the protective and marketing reasons, those products are packed in this type of packaging for a practical reason - placement on shelves in retail.


Packaging for consumer goods

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