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Packaging supply for packing tips select a box that is strong enough to protect the contents. leave space for cushioning for inside the carton. cushion package contents with shredded or rolled newspaper, bubble wrap, or styrofoam peanuts. plain air-popped popcorn is also good for cushioning; it''s inexpensive and environmentally friendly. pack tightly packing to avoid shifting. always use tape that is designed for shipping, such as pressure-sensitive tape, nylon-reinforced kraft paper tape, or glass-reinforced pressure-sensitive tape. do not use wrapping paper, string, masking tape, or cellophane tape. put the delivery and return addresses on one side only of the package. suggestion: consultants for purchasing and supply chain management and for place a return address label inside the package. stuff packing glass and fragile hollow items, like vases, with supply newspaper for or packing material to avoid damage due to shock. when mailing framed photographs, take the glass out of the frame and wrap it separately. remove batteries from toys. wrap and place packing and supply them next to the toys in the mailing box. take packages that weigh at least 1 pound into the post office for mailing. publication 2, packaging for mailing, and publication 227, preparing packages for mailing, contain more tips and are available free from your post office. obtain express mail and priority mail boxes, envelopes, and tubespurchase packaging products, including tape, envelopes, padded for bags, boxes, mailing tubes, and cushioning material, from your post office. some locations offer decorative boxes and expander packs that are suitable for mailing gifts. length divided by height is less than 1.3 or more than 2.5 inches. a surcharge, in addition to the applicable postage and fees, is applied to each piece of nonstandard size mail for two reasons: it compensates the postal service for the added cost of manually handling nonstandard mail, and it promotes the design and use of mail that can be processed mechanically. water activated tape water activated tape provides a bond to corrugated cartons that is second to none. your heavy duty jobs are best handled by fiberglass reinforced tape, while lighter cartons are easily handled by the less expensive non-reinforced tape. packing water activated tape is unaffected by heat, cold, light or humidity and works well in dusty and dirty environments. water activated tape is supply recyclable and provides a strong, secure seal that cannot be broken without detection steel is the strongest of all strapping materials. for it is recommended where high strength is necessary, low elongation is important packing and where the product is extremely sharp or hot. steel is sealed using mechanical seals and notch (sealless) joints. it is most commonly used in steel service centers, rail car applications and heavy construction applications.
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