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MACHINEABLE MAIL
6. Machineable Mail Description
Table of Contents
6.1 Scope 
Types of Mail Items
Machineable Mail can be prepared as one of the following:
| • | Wrapped items (transparent and opaque) |
6.2 Dimensions
Size and Weight Table
| Item Format |
|
Length |
Width |
Thickness |
Weight |
| Oversize |
Max |
380 mm |
270 mm |
20 mm |
750 g |
| Min |
140 mm |
90 mm |
0.5 mm |
10 g |
| Short and Long |
Max |
245 mm |
156 mm |
5 mm |
50 g |
| Min |
140 mm |
90 mm |
0.18 mm |
3 g |
Shape
Ensure all items are rectangular and that the aspect ratio for short and long items is a maximum of 2.6:1 and a minimum of 1.3:1.
6.3 Flexibility
Oversize
Ensure that these items have sufficient flexibility and 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.
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. |
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