stayflats

Metallocene film is a new hybrid stretch wrap that offers up to twice the tear and puncture stayflats resistance of conventionally manufactured films. metallocene resins are cleaner, stronger, and tougher than conventional resins like octene, hexene, and butene. metallocene film is available in rolls that require a hand dispenser. packaging supplies company stocks metallocene film that stayflats is 16" wide and ranges from 14-19 microns. gauge chart the thickness (and therefore strength) of stretch wrap is measured in gauge or microns. a larger number means more thickness and more strength. refer to the chart below for comparisons with other common measurements.

packaging tips select stayflats a box that is strong enough to protect the contents. leave space for cushioning 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 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: place a return address label inside the package. stuff glass and fragile hollow items, like vases, with newspaper or packing stayflats 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 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 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.

jpadded the standard padded mailer - rugged and durable. available in self seal and regular styles. bubble for maximum cushioning around your package and outstanding printability. available in self seal and regular styles foam for stayflats clean, dust free surface protection with light cushioning stayflats . available in self seal style. rigi bag extra rigid for superior corner and edge protection. shurtuff a great low-cost alternative to tyvek envelopes. easy to print on, water resistant, accepts gummed labels and is completely opaque. stayflats the industry standard for rigid mailing supplies. when rigidity is critical to your application, then stayflats are an excellent, economical choice. available in tab seal and self seal styles. literature mailing supplies when an envelope mailer cannot do the job, check our line of literature mailing supplies. great for manuals, book and printouts too.

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