An office's shipping room is meant to be a highly functioning microcosm. In order to achieve a properly running mail environment, it's essential to stock up on necessary shipping supplies and packing materials, so deliveries stay on schedule and employees remain safe. For quickly putting together large pallets for shipment, consider purchasing strapping materials and twine.
Shipping Indicators
Many products and shipping materials require regulated humidity levels to avoid moisture damage and warping. With humidity indicators, it's easy to tell if the current environment is appropriate or potentially harmful. These small paper instruments quickly test the air's humidity level and change color as levels increase to keep you notified.
For delicate, sensitive shipments, consider attaching a shock indicator to the outside of each pallet or package. Shock indicators are available in a wide range of G-Force values - the higher the G-Force the greater force is needed to activate the indicator. With just a look, shipping room handlers will be able to tell if a box was aggressively tipped or banged during shipment. Consider purchasing resettable indicators for items that are frequently sent back and forth.
Shipping Desiccants
When handling pharmaceuticals, electronics, food items and other sensitive products, it's a good idea to keep desiccants within your shipping supplies. Desiccants can be made from polyester rayon, clay or silica gel and help absorb moisture, odors and chemicals in a surrounding environment to preserve and protect equipment and packages. Make sure products are free of mold and mildew and keep shipping machines free from rust and corrosion with a variety of desiccants in varying sizes.
