Hello Janet,

Regarding shipping 10,000+ maps, the suggestion to palletize and mail them via freight is a good one. Rolling 10,000 maps into 5", 6" or even 8" tubes is quite an operation. Plus carrying dozens of 4-foot long tubes to your mailing room or wherever will need some muscle and good balance. I speak from experience.

Julee
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Date:    Thu, 14 Dec 2017 16:34:04 +0000
From:    Janet Reyes <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Choosing the diameter of map shipping tubes

Hello,

I'm seeking opinions on map tube diameters for shipping large quantities of maps. We want to order a set of uniform-sized tubes for ultimately shipping more than 10,000 maps.

We'll probably order Jumbo Kraft Tubes 48" in length from Uline. Diameter options are 5", 6", and 8".

Would the 8" diameter be too unwieldy?

And, does anyone have ballpark figures for many maps (let's say 7.5 minute topo sized) can fit in the various diameter tubes?

Thanks,

Janet Reyes
Geospatial Information Librarian
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Riverside, CA 92517-5900
Tel 951-827-6421
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