Try Proper Pack paper can carrier samples
Test curbside-recyclable paper can carriers on your own cans before placing an order.
- 4-pack & 6-pack paper carrier samples, sent to your door
- Check fit, feel, shelf presence, and how they run on your line
- No commitment — for evaluation, not a full order
Everything you need to evaluate fit
Samples are for evaluating fit, material, feel, and application. Full-case testing with your own packing run is handled through the Starter Kit.
4-pack & 6-pack carrier samples
Physical carriers in the formats you're considering — 4-packs for 16 oz or 12 oz cans, 6-packs for 12 oz cans, or both.
Material & fit samples
Feel the paperboard weight and check the fit and grip on your own cans.
Basic product information
Formats, minimums, lead times, custom-print options, and applicator choices.
Follow-up support
A real person to answer fit, pricing, and application questions when you're ready.
Three simple steps
Submit your sample request
Fill out the short form with your format and shipping details.
We ship carrier samples
Samples for your format go out to your door, usually within a few business days.
Test fit, feel & application
Try them on your cans — then we'll help with pricing, case orders, custom print, or a Starter Kit if you need one.
Want to test a real packing run?
The Starter Kit ($245 for 4PK, $270 for 6PK, plus shipping) is everything you need to put your first Proper Pack on the shelf: two cases of 4PK or 6PK 211 carriers in the color you choose, plus a manual applicator and carrier magazine, included. Load your cans and pack at up to 24 cans per minute. Three-day lead time.
Case Orders & Applicators
Ready to run Proper Pack in production? We'll spec pricing, minimums, custom print, and the right applicator for your line.
- Stock orders from 680 units
- Custom print, 6-week lead
- Manual & automatic applicators
Put Proper Pack on your line from $245
Two cases of 4PK or 6PK 211 carriers in the color you select, a manual applicator and a carrier magazine — everything you need to run a real packing test. Tell us where to ship it; you'll get a secure payment link right after you submit, and the kit ships within three business days of payment.
- ✓Two cases of 4PK or 6PK 211 carriers in your selected color
- ✓Manual applicator and carrier magazine included
- ✓Fits 12 oz and 16 oz cans · packs up to 24 cans/min
- ✓4PK kit $245 · 6PK kit $270 · plus $40 flat-rate shipping · pay by card or bank transfer
Order
Pick your format and color, then pay by card or bank transfer.
Ships in 3 business days
Two cases, the applicator and the magazine go out together.
Run your test
Pack real cans on your line. We'll help with pricing and case orders when you're ready.
Built for real packing days
“The applicator is easy to use, the loading tray is slick, and the carriers apply with considerably less force than what we've used before.”
“I gotta say, once you get a feel for the applicator, the carriers go on so smooth. I've been able to turn over cases faster than the cans can be packed into the tray.”
Sample request FAQ
Yes. Sample carriers are free and there's no commitment — they're for evaluating fit, material, feel, and application on your own cans.

