2005 UPS Rate and Service Guide
2005 UPS Rate and Service Guide
2005 UPS Rate and Service Guide
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Packaging <strong>Guide</strong>lines<br />
Step-by-Step (continued)<br />
– Foam-in-place (a foam, sprayed<br />
into the box or mixed in packets,<br />
that exp<strong>and</strong>s <strong>and</strong> forms a protective<br />
mold around contents)<br />
• Provides good cushioning when<br />
foam is evenly distributed around<br />
the contents.<br />
• Select appropriate density of<br />
foam to meet packaging needs<br />
which can range from void-fill<br />
application to high-performance<br />
cushioning.<br />
– Corrugated board<br />
• Can be laminated together to<br />
form blocks or pads, which are<br />
useful for blocking <strong>and</strong> bracing<br />
items inside the box.<br />
• Can also be die-cut, slit or scored<br />
to form trays, partitions or liners<br />
to increase package strength,<br />
improve performance or separate<br />
items from each other within<br />
the package.<br />
• Not recommended for fragile<br />
items.<br />
– Paper cushioning (multi-layered<br />
paper padding) – not newspaper<br />
• Ideal for wrapping mediumto<br />
large-sized, non-fragile items<br />
<strong>and</strong> those that may require<br />
moisture absorption.<br />
• Excellent for void fill.<br />
– Crumpled kraft paper – not<br />
newspaper<br />
• Used primarily as a void-fill<br />
material for light- to mediumweight,<br />
non-fragile items.<br />
• To enhance performance, it is<br />
recommended that the paper<br />
be tightly crumpled.<br />
• Use at least four inches of paper<br />
around <strong>and</strong> between the contents.<br />
Ensure that there is at least four<br />
inches of packing on all six sides<br />
of the box.<br />
Clothing, blankets <strong>and</strong> pillows are<br />
not proper cushioning materials.<br />
Fragile articles, such as electronics,<br />
glass, ceramics <strong>and</strong> artwork, need<br />
suitable separation from each other<br />
<strong>and</strong> from the corners, sides, top <strong>and</strong><br />
bottom of the box. These articles<br />
may require special packaging,<br />
added cushioning or a double box<br />
for safe shipment. Please refer to<br />
<strong>UPS</strong>.com ® under “Special Packaging<br />
Needs.” For any additional assistance<br />
with packing fragile objects,<br />
contact the <strong>UPS</strong> Professional<br />
<strong>Service</strong>s Package Lab at<br />
package_testing@ups-psi.com<br />
or call 1-877-877-7229.<br />
3. Close it securely.<br />
Proper closure is just as important<br />
as adequate cushioning.<br />
To close a box securely, apply three<br />
strips of tape to both the top <strong>and</strong><br />
bottom of the box, so the middle<br />
<strong>and</strong> two edge seams are sealed<br />
(see illustration above). Use a<br />
strong tape such as the types<br />
described below:<br />
– Pressure-sensitive plastic or nylonreinforced<br />
tape<br />
• Use a tape at least two inches<br />
or more in width.<br />
• Generally, the easiest, most<br />
convenient tape to use. It is<br />
versatile because it will adhere<br />
without water <strong>and</strong> can stick to<br />
a variety of surfaces <strong>and</strong> shapes.
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