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Mail Preparation and Presortation Guide – Unaddressed Admail 5. Make Up and Label Monotainers and Pallets (Step 5) – Monotainers and pallets make it much easier to move the mail because it reduces the amount of handling and ensures the complete mailing arrives simultaneously at any one destination. 3.1 Place the Mail Items in Equivalent-sized Bundles (Step 1) 3.1.1 BUNDLING A “bundle” describes a number of mail items secured together by double strapping (using elastic bands, string or plastic straps). Shrink wrapping is not permitted for Unaddressed Admail. The maximum thickness of a bundle is shown in Table 2. Table 2: Bundling Specifications MAXIMUM THICKNESS MAXIMUM NUMBER OF ITEMS* WEIGHT PER ITEM 100 mm (4 inches) 200 items Less than 500 g (17.6 oz) 200 mm (8 inches) 200 items 500–1,000 g** (17.6–35.3 oz) * The maximum thickness takes precedence over the number of items. The last, or Residue bundle has no minimum number of items, although it still must follow the rules for maximum thickness. ** Applicable to Non-Letter Carrier Offices only. Placing the mail in bundles in the following manner assists in distributing the mail to the correct Delivery Facility. The mailing must be bundled in equal amounts of not more than 200 items in each bundle, not to exceed the thicknesses specified in Table 2. All bundles should contain equal quantities, except the last bundle of a mailing for each Delivery Facility, which may be smaller and is referred to as the Residue bundle. For example: 1255 flyers are requested to be delivered to “Anytown” Delivery Facility The standard bundle size for the mailing is 200 items The mail for “Anytown” would be prepared in 6 bundles of 200 items and one Residue bundle of 55 items. (6 x 200) + 55 items = 1,255 items. 3.1.2 STRAPPING Each bundle must be secured to prevent breaking during handling or while in transit. Double strapping of bundles is required when using elastic bands, string, or manually-applied plastic straps. Single mechanically-applied plastic strapping is only acceptable for Standard size items. Figure 4: Example of Double-Strapping double strapped bundle 3.2 Place the Bundles in Containers (Step 2) All items in a single mailing must be deposited in Canada Post supplied hardsided containers, Flexipack pouches, Customer-supplied containers (including boxes) pre-approved by Canada Post, or brick-piled (please refer to the Brick-piling Mail Preparation and Presortation Guide at canadapost.ca/mailpreparation). Unaddressed Admail must be placed in one or more containers for each Delivery Facility. The weight of each container (the container plus the mailing) must not exceed 22.7 kg (50 lb). January 16, 2012 Version 1.0 Page 7
3.2.1 TYPES OF CONTAINERS Mail Preparation and Presortation Guide – Unaddressed Admail Three (3) types of containers can be used for the movement of Unaddressed Admail through Canada Post’s mail distribution network: Canada Post supplied hardsided containers (lettertainers and flats tubs) Customer-supplied containers [including cardboard boxes not exceeding 535 mm (length) x 251 mm (width) x 303 mm (depth)] Flexipack pouches The supply of Canada Post equipment is dependent on conditions and availability. In instances where Canada Post equipment is not available, Canada Post pre-approved Customer-supplied containers (e.g.: cardboard boxes) and/or pallets must be used. NOTE: Customers may access Canada Post equipment, when available, by contacting the National Equipment Container Facility (NECF) Order Desk by phone at 905.565.0480, by fax at 905.564.6830, by email at necf@canadapost.ca or through a Regional Equipment Coordinator. Canada Post equipment may only be used for mailings of Canada Post products, services or shipments. The equipment remains the exclusive property of Canada Post and is not permitted for personal use. The Customer is responsible to ensure the equipment remains in good condition, reasonable wear and tear excepted. When targeting multiple delivery facilities in a mailing, customers may vary the type of containers used (hardsided containers, boxes, Flexipack pouches or brick-piled pallets), provided the same type of container is used for each delivery facility. 3.2.1.1 Canada Post-supplied Hardsided Containers There are two (2) types of hardsided containers: lettertainers and flats tubs. 1. Lettertainers (as shown in Figure 5) may be used for Standard and Oversize (O/S) Unaddressed Admail items. 2. Flats tubs (as shown in Figure 6) must be used for Oversize (O/S) Unaddressed Admail items only. The maximum weight of a hardsided container (including the container and lid) and its contents cannot exceed 22.7 kg (50 lb). All containers must be deposited with lids, except for containers prepared in a Level 1 (Delivery Facility or a Rural Delivery Facility) monotainer. These may be nested and deposited without lids. It is recommended that monotainers be covered with cardboard to protect the load, unless other local arrangements have been made with a Canada Post Representative. Figure 5: Lettertainer (may be used for Standard and Oversize (O/S) Unaddressed Admail items) Figure 6: Flats tub (for Oversize (O/S) Unaddressed Admail items only) Table 3 lists the specifications for hardsided containers. January 16, 2012 Version 1.0 Page 8
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