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MACHINEABLE MAIL
2. Description
Table of Contents
2.1 Scope
Types of Mail Items
Machineable Mail can be prepared as one of the following:
| • | Short and long: envelopes, self-mailers, postcards and cards |
| • | Oversize: envelopes, wrapped items (paper and transparent). |
2.2 Dimensions
Size and Weight Table
| Envelopes and self-mailers |
Max |
245 mm |
156 mm |
5.00 mm |
2.6:1 |
50 g |
| Min |
140 mm |
90 mm |
0.18 mm |
1.3:1 |
3 g |
| Postcards and cards |
Max |
235 mm |
120 mm |
5.00 mm |
2.6:1 |
N/A |
| Min |
140 mm |
90 mm |
0.18 mm |
1.3:1 |
N/A |
| Oversize |
Max |
380 mm |
270 mm |
20 mm |
N/A |
500 g |
| Min |
140 mm |
90 mm |
0.5 mm |
10 g |
* Aspect ratio is the relationship between the length and the width.
Ensure all items are rectangular.
2.3 Flexibility/Flexural Strength
Application
When an item is ready for mailing (i.e. its contents inserted, and the flap sealed), ensure it meets these requirements.
Short and Long
Ensure that items have sufficient flexibility and strength, so that they:
| • | Sag no more than 10 mm when freely supported between two level supports that are located 10 mm from their left and right edges. |
| • | Can be bent around a 140 mm radius without being damaged. |
Single CD or DVD mailers typically meet this requirement.
Oversize
Ensure that these items have sufficient strength to remain horizontal when you hold the edge of an item in one hand.
These items do not have to bend. Package these items in either flexible or rigid materials, such as paperboard or corrugated cardboard.
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