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Author: Erin Smith

Packaging 101

#packaging101 Are the dimensions of PAC’s product stated in outside or inside?

We generally will supply quotes for inside dimensions thus giving the actual interior space for product. You will find this spelled out clearly in our formal quotations.

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Packaging 101

#packaging101 Why wicket style bags versus individual converted bags in cartons?

By having the bags positioned on Wickets, it allows the packers to load shipments approximately 20% faster reducing labor costs and increasing load rates.  

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Packaging 101

#packaging101 Why would PAC quote artwork as 5 colors or more when you have the ability to print (CMYK 4-color Process)?

Process art allows you to mix colors to achieve each desired color.  However some corporate logos require a spot color to match exactly. This helps insure brand consistency.

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Packaging 101

#packaging101 Why is the print area limited with Digital Print?

The print head is only 4.5” wide and print needs to have a 1” void area away from each pouch seal to allow for minimal migration (movement). #Digitalprint

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Packaging 101

#packaging101 Why do truck load pallet positions vary between sizes of mailers?

On average, we can load 24 pallets per truck, however some mailer cartons have more overhang on pallet edges and leads to 22 pallets per truck.  Some have no overhang at all and allows us to load 26 pallets positions per truck.

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