4.4 Non-machineable items
Format
Non Machineable Items
Polywrap, plastic or window envelopes without plastic film; enclosed inflexible objects such as coins, pens and keys; >5mm thick per item; heavier than 100g Polywrap, plastic or window envelopes without plastic film; enclosed inflexible objects such as coins, pens and keys; >5mm thick per item; heavier than 100g Loosely wrapped polywrapped items e.g. polywrapped items must be completely filled to the edge; polywrapped items with the address label inside the polywrap; items that do not have a flat surface area As per description for Heavy Large Letters but in the case of packets no cylindrical packets are permittable – only rectangular or square packets are machineable
Letters
Light Large Letters
Heavy Large Letters
Packets
NB: Do not use metal inserts (e.g. foil or aluminium), as any detection of metal will not allow any of the above formats to be machine sorted. 4.5 Sealing
Whistl sortation machine can only tolerate a maximum skew of plus or minus five degrees from the horizontal • Punctuation must be avoided (for example, don’t put commas or full stops at the end of lines) 4.8 Address Block The address block is defined as an imaginary box, which surrounds the address (including the addressee’s name).There must be a 5mm clear zone around this block. See Appendix B for the optimum mail template for each format. If you want to print a reference number or code near the address, then this must be printed either: 1. Within the address block as the top line of the address (and left justified to form part of the address):
Each item must be well sealed, taking care to avoid the use of too much gum or excess water which could result in envelopes sticking together. • Metal clips or staples must not be used. • The items must be sealed on all sides. • Packets must be well packaged and securely closed on all edges 4.6 Using window envelopes If the address is to be read through a window, please follow these requirements: • The window position must be at least 15mm from the left hand edge of the envelope, and at least 18mm from its bottom edge • The maximum gloss value of the window material should be 150 when measured at 60° in accordance with ASTM 2457 Standard test method for specular gloss of plastic films • The window haze should not exceed 75% in accordance with ASTM D1003 Standard test method for haze of plastic films • The item inside the envelope must fit securely, and not move around.The address must always be fully visible. The window should not infringe any of the clear zones on the mail piece. See Appendix B for the optimum mail templates for each format. 4.7 Address • All lines of the address must be justified left • The extremities of the address block must be at least 5mm away from the edge of the label or window • Excessively skewed addresses cannot be read.The
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2. Outside the 5mm clear zone
4.9 Address Label
If an address label is used, it can be within an address window or applied directly onto the mail item. 4.10 Clear Zones You should leave the following areas clear of any markings. There areas are called ‘clear zones’, and are used by Whistl or Royal Mail machines to print and read codes on mail items and locate the address. The address must not encroach any of these clear zones:
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