Shipping Requirements
Guidelines for Packaging
To ensure that your package arrives safely and on time please follow these rules when preparing your product shipments.
- Use a rigid box with flaps intact
- Remove any labels or other previous shipment markings if reusing boxes
- Wrap all items separately
- Use adequate packing material and strong tape designed for shipping. See below for acceptable packing material.
- Inflatable air pillows
- Bubble wrap
- Full sheets of paper
- Packing Peanuts
- Use a single address label that has clear, complete delivery and return information
- Place a duplicate address label inside the package
Guidelines for Pallet Shipments
- Quality pallets are typically made of wood or plastic. Select one sturdy enough to support your shipment.
- Use boxes or cartons of sufficient strength. Stack them in columns on the pallet.
- Secure all boxes to the pallet with stretch wrap (minimum 60 gauge).
- Shipments over 150lbs. should be secured to the pallet with either steel or poly strapping.
- Label each pallet in your shipment with complete address information (include postal codes) and phone numbers for the shipper and consignee.