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Corrugated box made with mullen liners. Provides equal or greater stacking strength (ECT) than a 32 ECT box and is certified to withstand 200 lbs of bursting pressure per sq. inch.
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4G
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4G boxes and shipping kits are common language used to describe a packaging group that consists of multiple components that are tested and rated together. All components are tested together as a single unit to arrive at the desired test result, therefore each component is an integral part of the package and may not be substituted.
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BALE
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A large bundle or package prepared for shipping, storage, or sale. Usually tightly compressed and secured by wires, hoops, or cords.
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BASIS WEIGHT
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The weight measured in lbs, of 500 sheets (a ream) of paper cut to a standard size (24x36").
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BLIND
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Uline does not ship blind. This refers to shipping items without anything identifying Uline.
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BREAK STRENGTH
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The amount of force required to break an item; generally given in pounds or pounds per square inch.
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CALIBRATE
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To adjust scale so accurate weight or count is displayed.
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CAMERA READY ARTWORK
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To scale, black and white copy. Must be crisp and clear. If more than one color, it needs to be color separated.
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CERT STAMP
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Required by packing regulations to be printed on the bottom outside flap of each corrugated box. Signifies the make up of the box.
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CFC's (CHLORO-FLORO CARBONS)
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Ozone depleting chemical, very harmful to environment. Mainly found in refrigerants, spray cans, ets. Not peanuts.
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CIF USA
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Cost Insurance Freight. A term of sale. The shipper is responsible for those factors up to that point.
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CLASS 3 RATING
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Legal for trade. NTEP (National Type Evaluation Program) approved.
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CONVOLUTED FOAM
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Egg carton shaped foam.
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DIMENSIONAL WEIGHT
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Standard formula used in the air freight industry that considers density when determining charges. Calculations consider the space a package will take up on an aircraft relative to the actual weight.
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ECT
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Edge Crush Test. The amount of force needed to crush an edge combined board. A primary factor in predicting the compression strength of the completed box.
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ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE (ESD)
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When an electrostatic charge transfers between objects of different electrostatic potential.
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ELECTROSTATIC SHIELD
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Barrier that prevents penetration of electrostatic field.
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ESD SENSITIVE MATERIAL
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Material that is sensitive to electrostatic discharge.
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FARADAY CAGE
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An electrically continuous, conductive enclosure which provides electrostatic shielding.
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FDA
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Food & Drug Administration
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FLUTE
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Wave shapes pressed into the middle of the corrugated wall of the box. Most of Uline boxes are C flute. Flute thickness: C flute 9/64", B flute 3/32", E flute 3/64" , A flute 3/16".
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FOL
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Box flaps completely overlap.
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GREEN CROSS CERTIFIED
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Environmentally safe, approved by the Green Cross.
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H.M.I.S.
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Hazaradous Materials Identification System.
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HSC
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Half Slotted Container. A regular box with flaps on only one side of the box, leaving one side completely open. Putting the top on the open end completes the box.
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IATA
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International Air Transport Association
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IBM STYLE PLE
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Open ended PLE. Does not seal to box.
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INTERNET ONLY
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Internet only products.
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LIGNIN
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Natural substance found in wood that binds & strengthens fibers.
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MICRON
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The metric equivalent to gauge.
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MIL
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Unit of measure equal to 1/1000" used to describe thickness.
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MSDS
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Material Safety Data Sheet
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NTEP
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National Type Evaluation Program. A series of tests to insure that the scale will produce accurate results and is legal for trade.
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OHM
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A unit of electrical resistance.
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OPAQUE
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Impenetrable by any radiant energy other than light.
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OPF
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Open Panel Folder. Similar to EZ fold mailers.
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ORM-D
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Other Regulated Materials. D is the classification.
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ORM-D-Air
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Same as ORM-D but will ship by air cargo.
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OSCILLATED STRAPPING
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Wound like a spool of thread, layers are wound next to each other and overlap.
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OSHA
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Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
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PAINTED STRAPPING
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Coated with paint so that it offers higher corrosion resistance and improved performance.
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PMS
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Pantone Matching System. Universal color matching system used by printers in the United States.
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POLYOLEFIN
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Strong 100% petrochemical film, waterproof and similar to Tyvek.
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POLYPROPYLENE
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Strong 100% petrochemical film that won't shrink or discolor. More stretch than PVC. Does not break easily.
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POLYVINYL CHLORIDE (PVC)
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Strong 100% petroc film. Won't shrink or discolor. Releases quietly with minimal stretch. Stiffer than polypropylene.
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PRE-STRETCHED STRETCH WRAP
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Stretch wrap that is already stretched to its optimal level.
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REAM
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500 sheets of paper.
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RESISTIVITY
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Measures the ability of a material to conduct current.
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RIBBON WOUND STRAPPING
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Rolled like a roll of tape, layers cover each other.
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ROHS
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Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances (Waste from Electric and Electronic Equipment)
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RSC
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Industry term: regular slotted container.
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SKID
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A pallet for loading or handling goods.
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SMART PAY
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Government impact credit cards.
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STATIC DISSIPATIVE:
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A material which dissipates or removes static charges.
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STATIC SENSITIVE
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A material that is sensitive to and can be damaged by static charges.
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TARE INDICATOR
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Subtracts the weight of a box while weighing the products inside the box.
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TENSILE STRENGTH
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The resistance of a material to a force tending to tear it apart.
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TYPESET
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Relating to custom printed items - a procedure that sets each letter in the text so that it will properly fit on the label.
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UVI
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Ultra Violet Inhibitor
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WAY-BILL
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Bill of Lading or Proof of Delivery
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