Updated November 15, 2021
Here is an example of a Material Code Syntax that allows operators and users to quickly scan and search the codes. It also allows items on the floor to be easily identified by reading the code.
Category Code-Basic Weight-Open Side-Paper Type-Square Inches
Category codes: 3 digits - arbitrary
Example: 110 = Small Envelopes / 111 = Large Envelopes
Or
110 – Regular / 111 – Window
Or
107 - #7 Booklet Envelopes / 108 - #8 Envelopes / 109 – #9 Envelopes /110 - #10 Envelopes
Basic weight: 3 Digits – usually 024 for envelopes
Example: 024 -24lb WW
Open Side Code: 2 digits – OE or OS
Example: OE – Open End or OS – Open Side
Paper Type: 3 digitals – WW / Kraft / Special
Example: 001 – White Wove / 002 – Kraft / 005 – Smooth / 010 – Linen (Blue) /011 – Linen (Arctic White) / 020 – Laid (Blue) / 020 – Laid (Arctic White) / 099 - Tyvek
Square Inches: 4 digits - square inches of sheet rounded up
Example: 3.875x9.5 = 0037 / 9x12 = 0108
Examples
|
Stock |
Material Code |
|
#10 Regular |
110-024-OS-001-0037 |
|
#10 Window |
111-024-OS-001-0037 |
|
#7 Booklet Open Side (9x12) |
112-024-OS-001-0108 |
|
#7 Booklet Open End (9x12) |
112-024-OE-001-0108 |
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