Machineable Mail can be prepared as one of the following:
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Short and Long:
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Envelopes
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Postcards/cards
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Self-mailers
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Oversize:
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Envelopes
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Open items
•
Self-mailers
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Wrapped items (transparent and paper)
3.2 Dimensions
Size and Weight Table
Category
Length
Width
Thickness
Aspect Ratio*
Weight
Envelopes and self-mailers
Max
245 mm
156 mm
5 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
50 g
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
N/A
10 g
*
Aspect ratio is the ratio of the length to the width. All short and long items should be rectangular with the length being greater than the width. Machineable Oversize items must be rectangular.
3.3 Flexibility
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:
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Sag no more than 10 mm when freely supported between two level supports that are located 10 mm from their left and right edges.
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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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