Packaging unit from a moulded pulp material with a self-aligning element and method for manufacturing such packaging unit

Abstract

The present invention relates to a packaging unit (2) from a moulded pulp material, a method for packing products, and a method for manufacturing such packaging units. The packaging unit comprises: —a bottom part (4) with product receiving compartments for holding respective products, with the bottom part at least having a bottom front (8), a bottom rear (14), and two bottom sides (10, 12); —a cover part (6) at least having a cover front (20), a cover top (18), and two cover sides (22, 24); —a hinge-element (28) for hingedly connecting the cover and bottom parts; and—a lock (30) for locking the bottom and cover parts in a closed position of the packaging unit, and wherein the bottom side and cover side comprise a side edge having a self-aligning element (56).

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