
FedEx Guidelines for Pottery, Glassware, Furniture, Computers, Eyeglasses, Electronics
Basic Box-In-Box Packing Method
- Wrap product(s) individually with at least 2 inches’ thickness of Bubble Wrap® or foam material to fit snugly inside a corrugated box.
- Use a second, outer container that is at least 6 inches longer, wider, and deeper than the inner box.
- Fill the bottom of the outer box with 2 to 3 inches of cushioning material.
- Place the inner box in the center of the outer box on top of the cushioning material.
- Fill voids on all sides with more cushioning material.
- Seal box.
Box-In-Box Packing Method for Delicate or Thin Parts
- Wrap product(s) individually with Bubble Wrap® and snugly fit inside the smaller box.
- Restrict product movement inside the box using filler like crumpled newspapers, Bubble Wrap®, or loose-fill peanuts.
- Close and tape the box to prevent accidental opening.
- Wrap a smaller inner box with at least 4 inches’ thickness of Bubble Wrap® and place it inside a sturdy outer container.
- Seal box.
Bubble Wrap® Packing Method for Large, Thick or Flat Surfaces
- Wrap product(s) individually with at least 4 inches thickness of Bubble Wrap® cushioning.
- Place the wrapped item(s) inside a sturdy, outer box.
- Fill all voids with additional Bubble Wrap® cushioning so that the wrapped item(s) fit snugly inside the outer box.
- Seal box.
Sealing Your Package
Tape all seams securely end-to-end with one of these kinds of tape:
- Pressure-sensitive packing tape, minimum 2″ width.
- Water-activated paper tape, 60-lb. grade, and minimum 3″ width.
- Water-activated reinforced tape.
Please do not use duct tape, craft-paper tape, cellophane tape, or masking tape. Also, do not wrap the outside of your package with string or craft paper.
Guidelines for Good Packaging
UPS-United Parcel Service
You can help make sure that your package arrives safely and on time with these good packaging guidelines and procedures developed from UPS research.
- Use a rigid box with flaps intact
- Remove any labels, hazardous materials indicators, and other shipment markings from the box
- Wrap all items separately
- Use adequate cushioning material
- Use strong tape designed for shipping
- Do not use string or paper over-wrap
- Use a single address label that has clear, complete delivery and return information. Place a duplicate address label inside the package
Step 1. Use a Corrugated Box If you must reuse a box, make sure it is rigid and in excellent condition with no punctures, tears, rips, or corner damage, and that all flaps are intact. Remove any labels and all other shipment markings from the box. Choose a box strength that is suitable for the contents you are shipping. Never exceed the maximum gross weight for the box, which is usually printed on the Box Maker’s Certificate on the box’s bottom flap.
Step 2. Provide Internal Protection Please be sure that you wrap each item separately. Fragile articles need both suitable separation from each other and clearance from the corners and sides of the box. Each item should be surrounded by at least two inches (five cm) of cushioning and be placed at least two inches (five cm) away from the walls of the box. This will protect your items from product-against-product damage and shield them from the shock and vibration that can be conducted from the exterior of the box to its contents in transit. Please use proper cushioning material, combined with a strong outer container, to protect your shipment fully. Make sure you use enough cushioning material to ensure that the contents do not move when you shake the container. Improper cushioning material includes clothing, blankets, and pillows. Instead, please use the materials listed below to cushion and protect your shipment: Air-encapsulated plastic (bubble pack) Engineered foam enclosures Foam-in-place (a foam, sprayed into the box or mixed in packets, that expands and forms a protective mold around contents) Corrugated liners and inserts Crumpled kraft paper Note: Fragile objects — such as electronics, glass, ceramics, and artwork — require special packaging for safe shipment. Packages containing these and similar items may require added cushioning or a double box.
Step 3. Close the Container Securely To close a box securely, do not use masking tape, cellophane tape, duct tape, string, or paper over-wrap. Instead, use a strong tape — two inches (five cm) or more in width — such as these types: Pressure-sensitive plastic or nylon-reinforced tape Water-activated reinforced tape
Step 4. Labeling Note: If you are using a mailing tube, place the label horizontally, with each end of the label pointing toward the ends of the tube, so the bar code can be scanned. Note: The smart labels produced by UPS OnLine® WorldShip®, UPS Internet Shipping, and UPS On-Line Compatible Vendor shipping systems include bar codes and routing codes that help ensure accurate routing and prompt delivery of your shipments. In addition, the use of smart labels allows you fast access to tracking and delivery information.
From: ups.com