Mailpiece Design Guide
  		 
 

            Siemons Mailing Service, Inc.

            742 Bancroft Way

            Berkeley, CA 94710-2288

            510-841-1131, Fax 510-841-6193

 

 

Postcards:

  • Minimum Size                           3 1/2" x 5"
  • Maximum Size                          4 1/4" x 6"
  • Minimum Thickness                   .007" (Determine by measuring multiple pieces)
  • Aspect Ratio                             (Length Width) Must be between 1.3 and 2.5

 

Letters:

  • Minimum Size                           3 1/2" x 5"
  • Maximum Size                          6 1/8" x 11 1/2"
  • Minimum Thickness                   .009" (Determine by measuring multiple pieces)
  • Maximum Thickness                  1/4"
  • Maximum Weight                       (Before surcharge) 3.3 oz.
  • Aspect Ratio                             (Length Width) Must be between 1.3 and 2.5
  • Folded mailers should be designed with the fold at the bottom of the mailpiece.
  • Reply Cards and Reply Envelopes must have proper Facing Identification Mark and Barcode for automation rates.

 

Flats:

  • Minimum Size                           One dimension must exceed either 6 1/8” or 11 1/2”
  • Maximum Size                          12" x 15"
  • Minimum Thickness                   .009"
  • Maximum Thickness                  3/4"
  • Maximum Weight                       16 oz.
  • Final Fold (if not in envelope)       Must be on right side for automation rates
  • Reply Cards and Reply Envelopes must have proper Facing Identification Mark and Barcode for automation rates.
  • Rectangular shape of adequate flexibility and rigidity required for automation rates. To test, extend piece 5" off table with fold perpendicular to table edge. Deflection towards floor from table edge should be less than 1 3/4" for pieces less than 1/8 " thick and should be less than 2 3/8" for pieces between 1/8" and 3/4" thick.

 

 

Presorted First Class Mailings:

  • Names in mailing list must be checked using one of the following 3 methods:
    1. Return Service Requested or Address Service Requested printed on mailpiece.
    2. Mailing list processed through National Change of Address.
    3. Your company is set-up for Address Change Service.

 

Postage:

If you are not using a permit imprint, you must leave adequate room for a meter imprint at the upper right portion of mailpiece (1.5" x 3.5" area from top right corner of mailpiece).