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Reusable Crates

REUSABLE CRATES PACKING AND SHIPPING
When companies ask us to make a reusable crate, a lot of questions have to be answered for us to determine what the customer really means.

Crate design all should relate to functionality, so normally our first question is what is going inside the crate? The crate construction for a one piece Kiosk like the item shown above is much different then one we would have designed had the customer been shipping 10 items in one crate.

This computer kiosk is made of fragile electronic components which meant that some cushioning or shock absorption needed to be placed at the base. The odd size and shape of the item also required that the item be able to be placed in the crate sideways rather than from the front or the back.

The second question that we have to ask is how is the crate is going to be used? Is it going to be used once a week? once every three months? Once a year? which means the crate is mainly used for storage.

Knowing the primary method of transport is important as well.

With this kiosk we had to make the door removable. The people removing or putting in the kiosk will need to be able to have a full range of movement. Designing the blocking and bracing pieces to keep the machine firmly in place inside the crate was important as well.

Most items that require a reusable crate are destined for multiple trade shows or exhibitions.

When this is the case many more questions come in to play, because not only do we have to design and plan for movement in a transportation system but we also have to plan on the functionality and ease of access to these items on the trade show floor.


For example this 51" Television Monitor is used to display product at various trade shows and expositions so it needs to be protected and easily accessible.

This reusable crate is different than the first one we discussed in that it made the most sense to make the door hinged, not removable due to the ease at which the TV monitor can be removed from the crate. 2 inch thick foam again was used to protect this TV from the shocks it could take during shipping.

Each reusable crate requires different packing techniques suitable for shipping and ease of use for the end user. We always have a lot of questions to ensure the customer gets the protection they need and the functionality that works best for them when we design and build a reusable crate.

If you have a need to have a custom designed reusable crate give us a call 855-474-4685 or visit us on our website www.gatewaycrateandfreight.com
    

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