Free Avery 5164 Cargo & Pallet Label Template (6 Labels per Sheet)
Create large 3-1/3" x 4" warehouse shipping placards with PO tracking, carton counts, weights, destinations, and Code 128 barcodes.
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Calibrating 2×3 physical grid (4" × 3.3333")
Master Carton Labeling Requirements: GS1-128 Compliance & Pallet Tagging Standards
Practical operational guidelines for logistics managers, export compliance officers, and warehouse operators.
International Master Carton Architecture
In global ocean freight, intermodal rail logistics, and nationwide distribution networks, an individual shipping box is classified as a Master Carton or Shipper Container. Automated distribution centers (such as Walmart Distribution Centers, Amazon Fulfillment Centers, and Target Regional Hubs) require standardized outer carton markings to enable high-speed automated sorting without human intervention.
The Avery 5164 format (measuring 3-1/3 inches high by 4.0 inches wide) is an industry-standard canvas for master packaging. The label provides sufficient physical surface area to display both human-readable text (visible to forklift operators from 6 to 10 feet away) and machine-readable barcodes (scannable by fixed overhead omnidirectional camera arrays).
Procurement Verification Checklist for Heavy-Duty Carton Labels
When purchasing compatible label stock for Avery 5164 applications, procurement teams must verify three material specifications:
- Facestock Weight: Ensure a minimum paper basis weight of 50 lb to 60 lb (75–90 g/m²) to prevent accidental tearing against rough corrugated cardboard flaps.
- Adhesive Tack Rating: Standard office multipurpose adhesive often fails on recycled Kraft cartons due to wax additives and short fiber density. Specify "All-Temperature Permanent Acrylic Adhesive" (rated from -20°F to 150°F / -29°C to 65°C).
- Scuff & Moisture Resistance: For ocean freight export containers subject to condensation cycles, consider synthetic poly or moisture-barrier coated label stock.
Avery 5164 Physical Sheet Specifications
Physical Metric Calibration Spec: Avery 5164 / 8164 Cargo & Pallet Labels
72.0 pt/inch PostScript Engine| Layout Configuration | 2 Columns × 3 Rows (6 Labels per Sheet) |
|---|---|
| Label Dimensions | 4" × 3.3333" (101.6 mm × 84.667 mm)[288pt × 240pt] |
| Sheet Page Size | 8.5" × 11" (215.9 mm × 279.4 mm) |
| Top & Left Margins | Top: 0.5" (12.7 mm) / Left: 0.1667" (4.233 mm) |
| Inter-Label Gaps | Horizontal: 0.1667" (4.233 mm) / Vertical: 0" (0 mm) |
| Recommended Media | Warehouse pallet identification, master cartons, cargo manifests (LASER & INKJET) |
| Compatible Avery SKUs | 5164816452645964152644816448264 |
Frequently Asked Questions: Avery 5164 Cargo Labels
Everything you need to know about physical margin calibration, print scale, and barcode readability.