City link packaging services

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City Link Packaging Services

• www.city-link.co.uk

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Citypack
A bag measuring 440mm x 580mm with a top seal.
The Citypack will take any item up to 10kg.
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Linkletter
A cardboard wallet with a top seal designed to
carry documents up to A3 in size and weighing up
to 1kg.
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Exchange Bag
A bag measuring 440mm x 580mm with a top seal.
The Exchange bag has been designed for our
Exchange 'Swap Out' service and will carry any
item up to 10kg.
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Guidelines for Good Quality Packaging
Useful Packaging Tips
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• Use a rigid box with flaps intact.
• Choose the size of the box according to its
  content. Under-filled boxes are likely to
  collapse, overloaded ones may burst.
• Always use high quality materials for your
  package. Consider strength, cushioning, and
  durability.
• Choose boxes made of corrugated cardboard,
  with good quality outer liners.
• Wrap all items separately.
• Put goods in the centre of a package ensuring
  they do not touch the sides. Your item should be
  well cushioned on all sides.
• Make use of cushioning materials, to prevent
  the contents from moving.

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Guidelines for Good Quality Packaging
Useful Packaging Tips
DO

• Use strapping, when suitable, as a good way
  to seal and secure your box.
• Use strong tape designed for shipping if
  strapping is not available.
• When re-using a box remove all old labels
  including any old hazardous material indicators.
• Ensure liquids are stored in leak-free
  containers, packed with a lightweight, strong,
  internal material (for example, Styrofoam) and
  sealed with a plastic bag. Always remember that
  bad packaging may cause damage to other items.
• Place powders in strong plastic bags,
  securely sealed and then packed in a rigid box.
• Use 'arrow-up' labels for non-solid materials.

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Guidelines for Good Quality Packaging
Useful Packaging Tips
DO

• Repack your items properly. Many goods are
  sold in the original manufacturers packaging
  which may not be suitable for carriage.
• Always pack small items in Linkletters or
  Citypacks as appropriate (for dimensions see City
  Link Packaging).
• Protect your data discs, audio and videotapes
  with soft cushioning material around each item.
• Complete the address label clearly and
  completely, using capital letters when
  handwriting labels to improve readability.
• Place a duplicate address label inside the
  parcel.

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Guidelines for Good Quality Packaging
Useful Packaging Tips
DO NOT

• Use bags made of fabric or cloth.
• Consider 'Fragile' and 'Handle with care' labels
  as a substitute for careful packaging. They are
  only appropriate for information purposes.

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Contact City Link LTD
Registered in England 01080872. Registered
office- City Link Ltd, Coventry Airpark, Siskin
Parkway West, Baginton, Coventry, CV3 4PA.
http//www.city-link.co.uk