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Packaging Advice
 

Make sure your items are packed safely and securely.

Some general tips for safe and secure packaging are:

  • Use padded envelopes for sharp edges or odd shapes
  • Make sure any outer containers are strong enough for their contents
  • Make sure fragile items don’t touch either each other, or the side of the container
  • Fill out containers with cushioning material like bubble-wrap or polystyrene chips
  • Put a return address on the item
  • Put a contact name, address and telephone number inside
  • Seal securely with nylon or vinyl tape along all edges and openings
  • Flatten any sharp edge from staples or metal fastenings, and cover with tape
  • Use a 'FRAGILE' sticker, if necessary

Please use the table below to help you pack your post properly.

 
Item Preparation Packaging
Books The binding and corners of books can get damaged and should be sent with sufficient packaging material to ensure no damage is incurred.

Small books: padded envelope. Larger books: corrugated fibreboard book pack, giving 2.5cm clearance at each end.

Cameras / Projectors Detach any lens or additional pieces and if possible use original retailers packaging.

Surround in a minimum of 50mm/5cm of cushion material and place in a rigid container.

Computer disks, audio            and video cassettes,                  CD’s and DVD’s

Wrap cushioning material at least 2cm think around each item.

A rigid, purpose made container. We recommend that you use screened envelopes for computer disks.

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