strength. Therefore, all corrugate will be specified by its ECT as the primary requirement. Acceptable burst strength (Mullen) alternate is also provided. All received single wall boxes must meet the requirement of at least a (44 lb./inch) ECT performance and 275 (lb./in ^2) Mullen performance. All double wall boxes must have a performance of (51 lb./in) ECT and 350 (lb./in^2) in Mullen performance. The flute direction in the outer carton should always run vertically. BOX MAKERS CERTIFICATE All received containers must have a visible Box Maker’s certificate on them as shown below: EXPENDABLE PACKAGING MATERIALS Returnable packaging is not always a feasible option for various reasons. When expendable packaging is allowed these are the materials that are preferred and non-preferred. This list is not all-inclusive and is not limited to only those materials listed. Preferred packaging materials: Air cushioning bags Biodegradable bubble wrap Cellulosic paper Molded fiberboard/paperboard Polyethylene Preferred exterior packaging materials for shipping containers: Banding (metal or plastic) Corrugated cartons Pallet or skid (in standard sizes) Wooden crates/boxes Non-preferred packaging materials
strength. Therefore, all corrugate will be specified by its ECT as the primary requirement. Acceptable burst strength (Mullen) alternate is also provided. All received single wall boxes must meet the requirement of at least a (44 lb./inch) ECT performance and 275 (lb./in ^2) Mullen performance. All double wall boxes must have a performance of (51 lb./in) ECT and 350 (lb./in^2) in Mullen performance. The flute direction in the outer carton should always run vertically. BOX MAKERS CERTIFICATE All received containers must have a visible Box Maker’s certificate on them as shown below: EXPENDABLE PACKAGING MATERIALS Returnable packaging is not always a feasible option for various reasons. When expendable packaging is allowed these are the materials that are preferred and non-preferred. This list is not all-inclusive and is not limited to only those materials listed. Preferred packaging materials: Air cushioning bags Biodegradable bubble wrap Cellulosic paper Molded fiberboard/paperboard Polyethylene Preferred exterior packaging materials for shipping containers: Banding (metal or plastic) Corrugated cartons Pallet or skid (in standard sizes) Wooden crates/boxes Non-preferred packaging materials
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