Glossary of postal terms. 2014.
rotary sorting rack — A mechanical circular rack in a bulk mail center. It rotates to a predetermined scheme and positions the correct mailbag or sack near the operator for minimum movement and maximum accuracy. (Also see circular sorting rack and sorting rack) (Also… … Glossary of postal terms
circular sorting rack — A stationary circular rack used in offices other than bulk mail centers. (Also see rotary sorting rack and sorting rack) … Glossary of postal terms
rack — (See sorting rack) … Glossary of postal terms
dress the rack — To hang empty sacks or pouches on a sorting rack. (Also called hang the rack) … Glossary of postal terms
bag rack — (See sorting rack) … Glossary of postal terms
paper rack — (See sorting rack) … Glossary of postal terms
pouch rack — (See sorting rack) … Glossary of postal terms
sack rack — (See sorting rack) … Glossary of postal terms
Magnetic-activated cell sorting — (MACS) is a trademark name for a method for separation of various cell populations depending on their surface antigens (CD molecules). The term MACS is a registered trademark of Miltenyi Biotec. Magnetic cell separation using antibodies is also… … Wikipedia
pull racks — To take mailbags from the sorting rack for dispatch. Also, to close and lock all sacks and pouches containing mail on sorting racks, usually at the end of each trip or working tour. (Also called skin the rack) … Glossary of postal terms
