How to send a book?

The wonderful world of books is inhabited by two types of readers: the classic reader and the digital reader. The first is the one who appreciates the paper book the most, with which he can leaf through the pages from which there is still a slight smell of fresh ink. The second reader is more down-to-earth and chooses modern technologies (tablet or e-reader).

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and more Belgians have developed the reflex of buying their books online, so publishers and booksellers are faced with new challenges: to deliver their products in an efficient, economical and damage-free way via a delivery service. Do you regularly send a tablet, e-reader or book? Then let yourself be guided by the tips below.

Sending a book or e-reader: which packaging should you choose?

There is packaging that is perfect for protecting books, tablets or posters from a slightly bumpy journey. The following crates and boxes are all designed to protect your products, especially the most vulnerable parts such as the corners, from bumps

► 1. Medium size and weight books

Ce dont vous avez besoin ? ⇒ Étuis Rajabook

L’étui Rajabook est la protection idéale pour l’envoi de tout livre de format standard. Ces emballages sont équipés de bords protecteurs solides. Ils protègent vos livres et leurs coins fragiles des chocs.

► Économisez du matériel de calage : ces étuis sont équipés de rainures afin de les ajuster facilement à l’épaisseur de votre livre. Un emballage sur mesure équivaut également à un emballage avec moins ou pas de matériel de calage du tout.

► Économisez du ruban adhésif : grâce à l’étui à fermeture adhésive, vous n’avez même plus besoin de ruban adhésif.

► Économisez de l’espace de stockage : avec l’étui Rajabook, vous gagnez de la place car vous n’avez besoin de garder qu’un seul type de boîte en stock. Que vous envoyiez plus ou moins de livres, épais ou pas, tout est possible avec un seul emballage !

► 2. Tablets and e-readers

What you need ⇒ Boxes with foam padding or boxes with film insert

alternative” readers are judged solely by the e-reader. They are not only light and compact, but also cheaper per book than their paper alternative. A e-reader or tablet must be extremely well packaged to avoid damage.

One solution is a box with an integrated polyethylene film. The film allows you to secure the tablet inside the box so that it cannot move and shocks or vibrations have no effect on it. With a box with foam cushioning, you protect it even more. This wraps your product in a thick layer of soft and flexible polyurethane foam.

► 3. Thin and/or light books

What you need ⇒ Cushioned pouches or cardboard pouches

With a pouch, you choose the cheapest shipping solution.A cardboard pouch is suitable, for example, for sending a thin, lightweight book.For even more protection, consider using a cushioned pouch.If your book has a hard cover, this can damage the pouch and make shipping difficult.Fortunately, there are other shipping solutions for hardcover books.

► 4. A pile of books or papers

What you need ⇒ Telescopic boxes or variable height crates

Sending a single book can be simple, but what if you need to send a stack of books? It’s best to choose a crate that you can easily adjust in height.This is possible with a telescopic box or a crate with a variable fill height.The more you adjust your crate to the size of your product, the less cushioning material you’ll need.And it’s also good for your wallet.

► 5. Posters and cards

What you need ⇒ Shipping tubes

Finally, we’ll finish with posters and cards, as these are also items that are increasingly ordered online from publishers. There’s only one good solution for shipping these types of products without wrinkles: shipping tubes! They’re easy to handle, very sturdy, and shock-resistant.

How to send a book properly by post?

RAJA’s packaging products are all suitable for shipment by post. If you are sending your parcel with BPost, we have listed the maximum dimensions below. Always check the BPost website for the most up-to-date delivery conditions

• Maximum weight: 30 kg.
• Maximum length: 150 cm.
• Maximum width: 78 cm.
• Maximum package size: no more than 3 m (1 x length + 2 x width + 2 x height = maximum 3 m).
• Maximum size: 14.5 x 11.2 cm