PACKAGING GUIDE
PACKAGING GUIDE
How to safely package your parcel
Airiam Delivery is committed to delivering your parcels with care. However, parcels can travel many miles to reach their delivery destinations. In order to make sure your parcels arrive in the best possible condition, here are some helpful tips on packaging.
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PACKAGING DOs
High Quality Packaging
Consider strength, cushioning, and durability when choosing your packaging; polystyrene chips, polyethylene foam, bubble plastic, crumpled air cushions or shredded paper.
Corrugated Cardboard
Choose boxes made of corrugated cardboard, with good quality outer liners. Use heavy-duty double-layered board for valuable items.
Strapping
Use strapping, when suitable, as a good way to seal and secure your box.
Strong Tape
Use strong tape if a strapping machine is not available.
Triangular Tubes
Use triangular tubes, not round tube-type cylinders, to pack rolled plans, maps and blueprints.
Jiffy Bags
Remember always to pack small items in Jiffy Bags.
Use Dividers
Always use cardboard dividers when sending flat, fragile material (such as vinyl records).
Remove Labels
When re-using a box, remove all labels and stickers.
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PACKAGING DON'Ts
Attractive Packaging
Don't send goods sold in attractive packaging as they may not be suitable for shipping.
Badly Packaged
Don't use substandard or damaged cartons. Ensure that the box is in good shape and not worn out.
Label as Fragile instead of Careful Packing
Don't consider "Fragile" and "Handle with care" labels as a substitute for careful packaging. They are only appropriate for information purposes.
Circular Tubes
Don't use circular tubes for rolled papers as they will roll around making them more difficult to pack and ship than triangular mailing tubes.
Don't Allow Contents to Move
Choose the appropriate size of packaging for the items you are sending. Under-filled boxes are likely to collapse; overloaded ones may burst.
Cloth or Fabric Bags
To ensure your items are adequately protected - don't use bags made of fabric or cloth.
Resend Parcel without Removing Old Labels
Don't reuse old packaging without removing all previous labels and stickers.
Illegal Goods
Don't send dangerous or prohibited goods as you may be liable to prosecution.
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