Plastic trays come in a couple of different configurations and we refer to them by their approximate height. 5inch height - one per panel 5inch height - using 2 trays per panel (10inch height "megatall" packaging) 7inch height Double disc 7inch height Clear Trays / Solid Trays - generally we prefer to use clear trays so the printing on the package can show through, but if you prefer a solid color tray, we can get them in. Recycled Trays - we can do recycled trays, understand that the plastic may not be as clear and perfect as you are used to seeing. Our recommendation is usually for the standard plastic trays as you are already making a nicely eco friendly package by not using the full plastic cases.

Check out 5inch Midheight Traypaks for some variations

Paper Trays are really wonderful new components. They are made of 100% recycled paper and have a cork hub in the middle. They are quite the boutique item. The demand for this tray has only been in the 5inch height so far so we have not been able to offer it yet in the 7inch height. If you have a large quantity on your order, it may make sense to make the new mold to create a taller size. Meanwhile, we suggest using the 5inch size creatively, like this:

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Foam trays are very useful for when you need to create a special size, hold multiple discs in a pattern, or hold a special item like a USB thumb drive. These are custom made, but it is not too expensive to make new molds. Foam trays can also go into the bottom of boxes. The foam color is black and is usually unprinted. However if you like we can use a foam filler and apply a 4C printed wrap to it. We tend to use this approach when there are an odd number of 5inch trays on a10inch package.

SEE ALSO Featured Title: Image Content, foam tray for disc and twin flash drives

Well, theoretically a LOT; however, we wouldn't recommend going more than 10 discs in a package as it does tend to get heavy. 8 discs seems to be where most people have their comfort zone. Trays have a certain amount of weight to them, and if you add on too many, the packaging takes on a life of it's own. 8 panels of printing also seem to be a good stopping point, but you could do 10 printed panels without issues.

Sometimes to many discs in one package become unwieldy. An option you have is to split up the discs per package, and create one or more volumes. For example, in this title, the client split the volumes into two 2 disc sets, added a book, and packaged it altogether in a slipcase set.

Here is what we'll ultimately need to know to quote your project cost:

• Qty: Minimum production quantity is typically 1000 finished sets.
• Disc Types and Number of Discs per finished package:
• Packaging:
  • (Height of packaging/Number and type of trays?)
  • (Number of panels? 4pp, 6pp, etc.)
  • Printing: 4C/4C including inner spines on all our Traypak packaging
  • Paper Stock / Finish: (white, recycled, fiberboard, coated uncoated, thickness, etc.) (matte, glossy, aqueous, lamination, etc)
• Booklet/Book: number of pages? Stapled? (for perfect bound see further below, these have some specific details)
  • Printing:
  • Paper Stock / Finish:
• Slipcase: These are popular with multidisc sets.
• Assembly: Usually insertion of discs, booklet, etc. and shrinkwrap
• Shipping: we will include, one address US Continental, let us know if shipping outside of Continental US

• Other things that help.... Look & Feel you are going for? Any preliminary art we can look at? Did you see titles on our site that you liked elements of?

  Don't know where to start? It seems like most projects are driven by the number of discs and the desired packaging height. The packaging height is often determined by whether it has booklets/books in it, Here's a page on MultiDisc Style that might give you some more ideas. (links to http://www.megalodon.com/Style/cd-dvd-multi-disc-sets-custom-packaging.html)

Check out 5 inch Midheight Traypaks for some variations

Check out our Cross-Folding DVD and CD Traypaks or Cross-Folding CD and DVD Jackets Pages for more on this exciting packing style!

Check out our Tall CD / DVD Traypak page for more variations on the theme, and don't forget too that you can use the tray sideways:
WideScreen: Wide CD or DVD Packaging Layouts.

If you would prefer to not use a tray, and use pockets or foam hubs instead, check our our Multidisc CD / DVD Jackets Page.

Another option is to put the discs into a more box-like package. We can do cute little gift boxes, or film reel sets, boxes with or without lids, boxes with flaps, or software boxes. Here are a few examples of our more popular styles of boxes.

See also: CD and DVD Portfolios and Software Box Sets

It's a great idea to add a slipcase when you have a somewhat unwieldy package, you need to secure it for retail, or if you have multiple volumes that need packaging in a set. We can make custom slipcases single walled or double walled (thicker) and can include fun features like a die cut windows and unusual thumbhole designs. And don't forget the special effects, like spot gloss over matte lamination, embossing, or hot foil stamping!

Check out our Slipcase Page:
www.megalodon.com/packaging-cd-dvd-replication/multi-disc-set-box-slipcase/slipcase-set-disc-packaging-cd-dvd-media-tube-boxes.html

Can we make a slipcase set for you fordisc packaging that you already have? Yes, but it may not be the best solution. Making a run of slipcases for already made packaging is a little risky as it requires exact measurements, and we have to ship the slipcases flat to you (otherwise with nothing in them they would crumble). So, you're paying for extra freight—not to mention your or your employees' time stufifng them and (and shrink wrapping them, too??). So yes, we can do slipcases-only, but it is more economical overall to make a run of slipcases at the same time as the discs & packaging, rather than adding it on later.

It is not uncommon to have manuals with large disc sets. If you have a larger workbook or manual, please let us know the details.

• Number of Pages:
  • Typically there should be at least 28pp (28 panels) inner pages, not including covers. Whatever the count, there must be an even multiple of four panels. Imagine one wide sheet, folded down the middle, forming four separate panels to print on. That's the basic unit.
• Covers:
  • Can be printed 4c/0c, 4c/1c, 4c,4c
  • Stock can be coated or uncoated, bleached or fiberboard. Covers use heavier stock than inner pages (200 gsm is common).
  • Special effects: embossing, matte lamination and spot gloss, etc.
• Inner Pages:
  • Typically printed 4c/4c or 1c/1c
  • Stock can be coated or uncoated, Kraft, Vellum, or clear plastic. Thinner typically than covers (100 gsm is common). Use uncoated if it needs to be written on.

If you have a booklet that is under 28pp, we can do stapled/saddle stitch booklet for you. If it's on the smaller end of that, we can do a folded (gate fold, etc) or just an insert.

We an also do things like staggered inserts or business reply cards.

Yes, we can do the plastic cases too. Clear plastic, black plastic, multi disc. We try to steer towards eco options and less plastic whenever possible so we don't do as many of these as we did in past years.