How to Bundle you Packages for Shipping
How to Bundle you Packages for Shipping.
UPS and FedEx are very specific about how they want you to
safely bundle your packages. There are
three ways to accomplish this.
The image to the right illustrates how the carriers
recommend you strap your packages when bundling them. They suggest two straps in each
direction. They also discourage the strapping
from being used as handles. This can
lead to weakened or broken seals which can result in problems in shipping.
The most common material for these purposes is polypropylene
strapping. This material is available in
a variety of widths and break strengths.
The strapping can be applied and sealed with manual tools, battery operated
hand-held tools, pneumatic tools, or semi-automatic machines.
For those who will bundle infrequently, tape is an easier
option than strapping. It requires no
special tools and is easily applied.
While some carton sealing tapes will suffice, it is highly
recommended that filament MOPP tape be used.
This tape most often comes in the form of filament or tensilized
tapes. Filament tape is simply a
standard tape but with nylon filament threads running the length of the tape to
give it added strength when bundling.
Tensilized tape is similar in construction, but the filaments are
manufactured in to the tape and not visible, and they run both the width and
length of the tape. As with most tapes,
it's important to use the appropriate thickness based upon the weight of the
product being bundled.
Stretch wrap is similar to tape, but does not have any
adhesive quality so it will not leave any residue or mar the boxes. Bundling stretch wrap comes in widths of
2", 3" and 5". It also should
be applied like the strapping, with the stretch wrap being applied in both
directions. Bundling stretch wrap is
probably the easiest to apply of the three methods suggested here. Stretch wrap strength is measured by gauge,
or thickness, with the higher number indicating the thicker wrap, and
subsequently that which is applicable for heavier weight bundling
operations. Lightweight bundling
applications can use lower gauge wraps.
There are three handle types available with bundling wrap.
Standard Core - Comes on a 3" core and ships with one
plastic plug-in handle per box
Extended Core - Comes on a 1" extended core so that
each roll has its own built-in handle
No matter which of these bundling wraps you choose, the
actual wrap is the same - only the core and handle are different.
No matter which method you choose, depending upon your
unique needs, bundling your shipping is a clear way to save a potentially
significant amount on your shipping. If
you have multiple pieces going to the same destination, this is an option you
will want to consider.
If you have any questions about which option may work best
for you, or what product will work best, please contact us and we will be happy
to help you.
More info and pricing here: www.quickpakinc.com
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