Hello,
Here is a manual for software for commercial packaging -
shipping companies.
"...The Packaging Expert is a tool to assist a Mail and Parcel Center
(MPC) in properly packing and pricing the packaging for items customers
bring into to the MPC store. Containers that can be configured are various
styles of corrugated boxes and crates. Packaging that can be configured
are wraps such as bubble wrap or polly foam sheeting, loosefill such as
peanuts and paper, and Foam in Place.
Brief quote (page 13) from the detailed
PDF about packing requirements "...Material Thickness Factors
Minimum Thickness: Since Styrofoam is 1 inch thick and 1 layer is our minimum so enter 1 inch. If you wanted to always have at least 2 inches of Styrofoam when you use this packaging, then enter 2 inches here. Maximum Thickness: The most Styrofoam that makes sense is 4 inches or 4 layers. I entered 4 inches...." Best wishes, Barbara Hass, retired
librarian |