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| What is Overboxing? |
| Overboxing or doubleboxing is an effective method of safeguarding fragile equipment like electronics from damage. While using a single box or the original manufacturer's packaging is possible in some instances, there are many situations when this shipping method is ill-advised. Many single boxes are not designed to endure the shipping process, which includes sorting impact, over-the-road vibration and other kinds of package handling situations. The original equipment manufacturer's package is usually designed to ship the product once, and not multiple times. Even then, it is often designed for shipments on pallets, not single-piece shipments. |
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| How to Overbox |
- Before overboxing, make sure that the inside box is in good condition and that the internal foam is not cracked or broken. If the foam is damaged, replace it with new foam inserts or repair with two-inch (5.08 cm) wide pressure sensitive tape.
- Select a new shipping container that is at least six inches (15.24 cm) longer, wider and higher than the inside box.
- Fill the new shipping container with at least three-inches (7.62 cm) of foam-in-place, foam corner or edge pads, inflatable packaging, loosefill peanuts or other suitable dunnage materials. Do not use crumpled or shredded paper.
- Place the inside box on top of the cushioning material and in the centre of the shipping container, allowing for at least three inches (7.62 cm) of cushioning around the remaining five sides of the package.
- Fill the remaining empty space in the package with foam-in-place, foam corner or edge pads, inflatable packaging, loosefill peanuts or other suitable dunnage materials.
- Seal the shipping container with either two inches (5.08 cm) or more width of pressure-sensitive or nylon-reinforced tape or with 60-pound, three inch (7.62 cm) wide water-activated reinforced tape. Close the box securely, applying three strips of tape to both the top and bottom of the box, so the middle and two edge seams are sealed.
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