Carton strength should be a minimum of 32 ETC (edge test = 150 mullen to prevent crushing during transit. A chart has been included that will assist in ensuring the carton strength, refer to the section of this document. When unsure of your product specifications contact your corrugate provider for your specific product strength. Packaging should be able to withstand a 5 ft. drop test without damage to the contents. Small Parcel Consolidation and Bundling MCX requires shippers to consolidate and bundle orders into as few shippable units as possible following these guidelines: Only one MCX Site location per carton Only one PO per carton There must be a clear division between styles within the shippable unit (polybags, inner cartons, cardboard dividers, etc.) Cartons should not exceed 60 lbs. or 130” length plus girth There are two options to support consolidation of small parcel cartons into a combined shipment. Option 1: Consolidate the individual cartons with the same site number destination into an over-pack box. Under this option there are certain rules that should apply. The master carton must possess the strength to support the combined weight. The following chart might assist in ensuring the carton strength. You can also contact your corrugate provider for your specific product strength. Maximum Size Limit of Bursting Test Edge Weight of Box (inches) (lbs. per sq. Test (ECT) Contents (lbs.) L + W + H in.) (lbs. per in. width) SINGLE WALL CORRUGATED CONTAINERS 30 75 200 32 40 75 200 40 50 85 250 44 65 95 275 55 80 105 350 NA DOUBLE WALL CORRUGATED CONTAINERS 60 85 200 48 80 95 275 51 100 105 350 61 120 110 400 71 140 115 500 82
Carton strength should be a minimum of 32 ETC (edge test = 150 mullen to prevent crushing during transit. A chart has been included that will assist in ensuring the carton strength, refer to the section of this document. When unsure of your product specifications contact your corrugate provider for your specific product strength. Packaging should be able to withstand a 5 ft. drop test without damage to the contents. Small Parcel Consolidation and Bundling MCX requires shippers to consolidate and bundle orders into as few shippable units as possible following these guidelines: Only one MCX Site location per carton Only one PO per carton There must be a clear division between styles within the shippable unit (polybags, inner cartons, cardboard dividers, etc.) Cartons should not exceed 60 lbs. or 130” length plus girth There are two options to support consolidation of small parcel cartons into a combined shipment. Option 1: Consolidate the individual cartons with the same site number destination into an over-pack box. Under this option there are certain rules that should apply. The master carton must possess the strength to support the combined weight. The following chart might assist in ensuring the carton strength. You can also contact your corrugate provider for your specific product strength. Maximum Weight of Contents (lbs.) Size Limit of Box (inches) L + W + H Bursting Test (lbs. per sq. in.) Edge Test (ECT) (lbs. per in. width) SINGLE WALL CORRUGATED CONTAINERS 30 75 200 32 40 75 200 40 50 85 250 44 65 95 275 55 80 105 350 NA DOUBLE WALL CORRUGATED CONTAINERS 60 85 200 48 80 95 275 51 100 105 350 61 120 110 400 71 140 115 500 82