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Sturdy paperboard or
fiberboard boxes.
Wood, metal or plastic boxes.
Plastic or paper bags may be used up to 5
lbs.
Enveloped printed matter up to 5 lbs.
**Avoid waxed or oiled materials,
styrofoam exterior box
Cushioning
- Cushion items separately.
- Combine materials for most effectiveness.
- **Cushioning materials: foamed
plastics, rubberized hair, corrugated
fiberboard, loose-fill material, and shredded
newspapers.
Sealing
- Pressure-sensitive reinforced tape.
- Reinforced paper tape.
- Staples or steel stitching.
- Adhesive
- **Avoid twine, cord, rope, cellophane
tape and masking tape.
Reinforced Kraft Paper Tape
This tape is about
3 inches wide and is made of several laminated
layers with filaments running both lengthwise
and across. Reinforced tape is preferred over
the plain Kraft tape. It is extremely break
resistant and has excellent adhesive qualities.
Kraft
Paper Tape
This tape is
available in many widths and strengths; however,
it is not adequate for heavy boxes. When
applying the tape, it must be (1) positioned in
the package (as shown above) and (2) moistened
properly for maximum adhesion. Most importantly,
it is absolutely necessary that the ends of the
package flaps are fully taped down.
Pressure-Sensitive Filament Tape
This tape is
made of filaments imbedded in pressure-sensitive
adhesive. It is extremely strong. Only short 'L'
or 'C' shaped strips are needed to effectively
close the package. However, mailers may close
and reinforce the package by complete banding as
illustrated above. It is always important to
tape down the ends of the package flaps.
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