Packaging Solutions for Businesses: What Works Best with Franking Machines?

Choosing the right packaging supplies and materials is essential for businesses that send out a lot of mail and also use a modern day franking machine for their mailing. With the right combination of packaging supplies, you can optimise your costs, streamline your mailroom processes, and ensure all items arrive safely at their destination – no matter what it is you are sending out. In this blog, we will explore the best and different packaging solutions available to you that work effectively with all franking machines, helping you to achieve professional, efficient, and cost-effective mailing.

Gummed Envelopes

Business Envelopes for Letters & Invoices

The first and most obvious packaging supply available to use with a franking machine are our business envelopes. Our range of gummed envelopes and self seal envelopes are perfect for businesses whom send out regular letters, mailshots or invoices. Whether you send 1 envelope a day or 100 envelopes, our range of business envelopes will work seamlessly with all franking machines, allowing the franking machine to apply its impression and provide you with the franking savings.

Padded Envelopes for Smaller Items

Padded envelopes, also known as bubble lined mailers or bubble mailers, are ideal for sending smaller, sometimes more delicate, items such as electronics, jewellery, or documents that require a little extra protection.

The built-in bubble wrap provides cushioning, and because these envelopes are smaller in size, they are designed to comply with the Royal Mail PiP sizes allowing for accurate postage to be applied.

At Mailcoms, we can offer a range of padded envelopes. We have standard gold & white bubble lined padded mailers or if you wish to be more eco-friendly, we have a range of honeycomb padded mailers and paper padded mailers.

To use these with your franking machine, simply frank your franking label and apply to the padded mailer. This will allow you to benefit from the lower franking rates.

Padded Envelopes
Paper Mailing Bags

Mailing Bags for Lightweight, Non-Delicate Items

A packaging supply that often gets over looked when using a franking machine are mailing bags. Mailing bags are an excellent choice for lightweight items that don’t require much protection, such as clothing, soft goods, and unbreakable items. These are durable, water-resistant, and add very little to the total mailing weight, which is cost-effective for postage.

At Mailcoms, we can offer a range of mailing bags to suit your needs. We have your standard polythene mailing bags, heavy duty mailing bags for larger items or paper mailing bags & sugar cane mailing bags if you wish to be more eco-friendly.

As mailing bags typically cannot be franked directly on to, does not mean you cannot use a franking machine to benefit from the lower postage rates. To use these with your franking machine, simply frank your franking label and apply to the bag. This will allow you to benefit from using a franking machine.

Cardboard Envelopes for Documents and Photos

For mailing documents, certificates, photos, and other flat items that should remain crease-free, cardboard envelopes or rigid mailers are another choice available to you. Cardboard envelopes prevent bending and offer a sturdy, professional, protective layer.

These mailers are also recyclable, making them an eco-friendly option for businesses focusing on sustainability. These envelopes are also smaller in size meaning they are designed to comply with the Royal Mail PiP sizes allowing for accurate postage to be applied.

At Mailcoms, we can offer a range of cardboard envelopes. We have Amazon-style corrugated pocket envelopes, capacity book mailers or if you wish to give your customers a more luxurious feel pillow envelopes are available.

To use these with your franking machine, simply frank your franking label and apply to the cardboard mailer. This will allow you to benefit from using a franking machine whilst saving on your postage.

Cardboard Envelopes
Royal Mail Postal Cardboard Boxes

Boxes for Bulkier, Fragile Items

Corrugated cardboard boxes are essential for shipping bulkier items, such as multiple products, larger sized products & fragile goods that need extra protection. Boxes of all styles provide excellent durability and can be paired with packing materials like bubble wrap, packaging tape, and warning labels ensure secure shipping all the time.

Cardboard boxes are also recyclable, making them an eco-friendly option for businesses focusing on sustainability. All of our boxes are also designed to comply with the Royal Mail PiP sizes allowing for accurate postage to be applied. We have many Large Letter Boxes, Small Parcel Boxes & Medium Parcel Boxes available.

At Mailcoms, we can offer a range of different types of boxes which include standard brown boxes, white boxes, single walled boxes, double walled boxes, telescopic boxes and much more.

To use a box with your franking machine, simply frank your franking label and apply to the box. This will allow you to benefit from using a franking machine whilst saving on your postage.

Pro Tip: Custom-Branded Packaging for Enhanced Professionalism

Franking machines also enable businesses to add a branded touch to their packaging. Not only can the franking impression include a custom logo, return address or slogan, but the packaging that you use can also be custom-branded.

With a range of custom printed boxes, mailers, bags, and envelopes available to you, your business can always make an excellent first impression on your customers. Companies can create a seamless look by printing their logo directly onto their packaging materials whilst using a franking machine to benefit from the lower postage rates and much more.

Visit our sister company Fast Printed Packaging to find out more about custom printed packaging.

Conclusion

Selecting the right packaging supplies can make a significant difference in both the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of your entire mailing operations. From padded envelopes and polythene mailing bags to custom-branded packaging, the materials you choose should align with the contents, shipping requirements, and brand image you wish to provide to your customers. With the right packaging solutions and a reliable franking machine, your business can ensure secure and professional deliveries 100% of the time.

At Mailcoms, we offer a range of packaging supplies and franking machines which are perfect for all businesses of all sizes. If you’re looking to streamline your mailing operations, explore our extensive range of franking machines and packaging supplies to find the best solution for your business. View our great range of packaging supplies here. If you are interested in getting a franking machine or wish to upgrade to a Mailmark franking machine with even lower prices available, then please view our franking machine page here or call us today on 01543 572 776.

We are a Royal Mail Authorised Independent Inspector & Maintainer of Franking Machines with over 20,000 customers nationwide and we can supply you with our very own range of models.

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