Packaging, Mailroom & Warehouse

Choose a box around the item and its protective packaging. Excess space needs filling, while a tight fit can leave too little room to cushion edges and corners. Check whether the listed measurements are internal or external before ordering.

• Single wall cardboard boxes offer a practical starting point for lighter goods and routine dispatch, subject to the carton specification.
• Double wall cardboard boxes have an additional corrugated layer. Compare these when heavier contents or the distribution journey call for stronger packaging.
• Mailing boxes provide parcel formats in different sizes, while postal tubes suit documents and prints that can be rolled.

Check the finished parcel's dimensions and weight against your chosen delivery service before standardising a box size across repeat orders.

Protective packaging has two separate jobs: cushioning the item and filling gaps that allow it to move. A fragile product may need both, especially where several items share a carton.

Compare bubble wrap rolls, sheets and bags for wrapping individual items, and kraft and packing paper for wrapping, separating or filling space where suitable. The wider packaging materials range includes corrugated paper, foam, packaging chips and tissue paper.

Consider surface sensitivity, fragility and product weight. Trial the complete packing method with representative items before committing to a large quantity of one material.

Packing tape and tape guns help close cartons consistently. Compare tape width, roll length, adhesive specification and dispenser compatibility. Brown, clear and fragile tapes serve different presentation or identification needs; colour alone does not tell you how strong the seal will be.

Stretch wrap film, often called pallet wrap, is used to hold grouped goods together. Check film width, thickness, core type and suitability for your wrapping method and load.

For packing stations, browse packaging equipment and knives, including strapping supplies, bag sealers, heat sealers and replacement blades. Match consumables to the equipment model before ordering refills.

Mailroom supplies help teams prepare outgoing parcels and distribute incoming post. Document enclosed wallets attach delivery notes or other paperwork to the outside of a package. Compare wallet size, closure and plain or printed formats with the documents you use.

Choose postal and shipping scales for the fully packed parcels you handle. Maximum capacity, weighing increments and platform size matter when comparing a compact office scale with equipment for larger consignments.

Mail sorters can separate post by department or recipient. For transferring documents between locations, explore mailing pouches, security wallets and seals, checking the closure system and compatible seals.

Organise stock around the way it is picked and replenished. Parts bins and racking help separate small components, while plastic storage bins and crates provide options for grouping larger items and moving stock between work areas.

When comparing warehouse and archive storage racking, check shelf dimensions, stated shelf and bay load capacities, assembly requirements and the space needed to retrieve items. Confirm whether containers are designed to stack, nest or work with a particular storage system.

Keep frequently used packing supplies close to the dispatch area, with reserve cartons and rolls stored where they can be replenished without blocking access.

Choose handling equipment for the load and the route it will travel. The trucks and trolleys range includes sack trucks, platform trucks, pallet trucks, mail trolleys and folding designs for different workplace tasks.

Compare rated capacity, load platform dimensions, wheel type and overall size. Doorways, floor surfaces, turning space and storage space can all affect which model suits your premises.

For stockroom access and work areas, explore ladders, steps and platforms and warehouse furniture. Check each product's intended use and dimensions against the task and available space.

Different businesses need different packing routines. Build your supplies list around the orders or documents you handle most often.

• Online retailers: compare box sizes for individual products and mixed orders, then allow for protective wrapping, sealing and returns paperwork.
• Offices and schools: keep suitable packaging for documents, printed materials, equipment transfers and occasional parcels.
• Warehouses and distribution teams: plan consumables alongside picking bins, wrapping equipment, scales and handling capacity.
• Organisations with several locations: record agreed product codes and pack sizes so each site can reorder the intended specification.

A short packing guide for each common order type can help staff use consistent materials and spot when a different box or extra protection is needed.

Compare the cost of packing an order, as well as the price of an individual box or roll. A cheaper carton may require more filler, and a shorter tape roll may need replacing more often. Check quantities carefully: a product may be priced per roll, bundle, pack or carton.

For bulk packaging orders, estimate regular usage and allow space for spare materials. Selected lines offer multibuy pricing; for larger requirements, ask AOS to quote against your product codes, quantities and delivery needs.

To reduce unnecessary material, trial a suitable range of box sizes and review how much filler each order uses. Where recycled content or recyclability matters to your purchasing policy, check the individual product specification and your waste collection arrangements.