 
Glossary
Timber Packaging Glossary
Wooden Crate
A wooden crate, also known as a timber crate, is a key component in the shipping and storage industry, providing strong protection and support for goods during transit. Made from wood, these crates are designed to withstand the challenges of transportation, ensuring fragile or valuable items.
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Wooden Case
Wooden cases also knows as timber cases are similar to wooden crates, offer a refined solution for shipping delicate or high-value items. These cases are crafted with care to provide extra security and protection for goods that need special attention during transit. They are ideal for industries such as art galleries and tech manufacturers.
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Timber Base
A timber base is the foundational component of crates and cases, providing essential stability and support for packaged goods. Carefully crafted to withstand the weight and structural demands of cargo, the quality and durability of the timber base are crucial for the safe transportation of shipments.
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Pallet
Pallets, or skids, are essential in the logistics and supply chain industry. Made of wood, these flat structures provide a stable base for stacking and moving goods with forklifts or pallet jacks, improving efficiency and safety in warehouses and during loading and unloading operations.
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Plywood Box
Plywood boxes are sturdy and durable packaging solutions designed for items needing extra protection during shipping. Made from layers of plywood, these boxes offer superior strength and resilience, ensuring the safe transport of heavy or valuable shipments.
Blocking and Bracing
Blocking and bracing techniques secure items within crates or containers, preventing shifting and damage during transit. Blocking involves placing objects to immobilize and support cargo, while bracing reinforces and stabilizes the load to withstand external forces and vibrations.
Moisture Barrier
A moisture barrier protects wooden crates from moisture and humidity during transportation and storage. This barrier, which may consist of plastic liners, waterproof coatings, or sealants, shields goods from environmental factors that could compromise their quality or integrity.
Shrink Wrap Service
Shrink wrap service involves covering goods with plastic film and then applying heat to shrink the film tightly around the items. This method provides a secure and tamper-evident enclosure, protecting contents from dust, moisture, and external elements during transit, especially for sensitive or high-value merchandise.
Custom Crating
Custom crating involves designing and creating packaging solutions tailored to the specific needs of individual items or shipments. This approach ensures optimal protection and efficiency for goods of various shapes, sizes, and fragility levels, reflecting a commitment to quality and professionalism.
Export Packing & Crating
Export packing and crating provides packaging services that comply with international shipping standards and regulations, ensuring the secure and legal transport of goods across borders. This specialized packaging process pays meticulous attention to detail, safeguarding goods throughout their global journey.
Crate Assembly
Crate assembly involves constructing wooden crates and boxes according to precise specifications. This process includes measuring, cutting, and fastening wood components to create sturdy and reliable packaging solutions, ensuring the structural integrity and durability of containers for safe transportation.
Crate Design
Crate design is the strategic planning and layout of packaging structures to optimize protection, efficiency, and space utilization. This process considers size, weight, fragility, and transportation mode to develop custom packaging solutions tailored to each shipment's unique needs.
Fumigation
Fumigation treats wooden packaging materials with gas fumigants to eliminate pests and insects, ensuring compliance with international biosecurity regulations. This process protects the structural integrity of wooden crates and containers and prevents the spread of pests in international trade.
Shock Indicator
Shock indicators are devices attached to crates or packages to detect and indicate excessive shock or impact during transit. These indicators provide visual evidence of mishandling, enabling timely intervention to assess and address potential damage to contents.
Crating Timber
Crating timber is specially selected wood used in the construction of crates and boxes. Chosen for its strength and durability, this timber ensures the stability and integrity of shipments during transit, maintaining the safety of goods throughout the shipping process.
Heat Treated Timber
Heat-treated timber undergoes a process to eliminate pests and pathogens, meeting international shipping standards. The wood is heated in a controlled environment, ensuring it is free of potential threats while retaining its structural integrity. This treatment ensures compliance with regulations and enhances the biosecurity of shipped goods.
Fumigation
Fumigation treats wooden packaging materials with gas fumigants to eliminate pests and insects, ensuring compliance with international biosecurity regulations. This process protects the structural integrity of wooden crates and containers and prevents the spread of pests in international trade.
Plywood
Plywood is a versatile and reliable material used in various industries, including construction and packaging. Made of thin wood veneers bonded together, plywood is strong and stable, making it ideal for manufacturing crates, boxes, and other shipping containers.
Shock Indicator
Shock indicators are devices attached to crates or packages to detect and indicate excessive shock or impact during transit. These indicators provide visual evidence of mishandling, enabling timely intervention to assess and address potential damage to contents.
Load Capacity
Load capacity is the maximum weight a crate or container can safely support and transport. Determined by the design, construction, and materials used, understanding load capacity ensures the safe handling of goods, preventing overloading and associated risks during transit.
Our wooden crates are designed for maximum protection, featuring an open slatted design that ensures excellent air flow, visibility, and strong protection. Whether you need top-loading crates, side-loading crates, or pallet box crates, we’ve got a solution that fits your needs.
At Crate N Pack Solutions, we manufacture fully enclosed wooden cases, perfect for local or international exports. These custom cases are built to offer enhanced protection for delicate and valuable items, ensuring their safety during long-distance shipping and transport.
We offer a wide variety of plywood cases , that are ideal for airfreight, trade shows, and storage solutions. These ply boxes are lightweight yet durable, with a range of customisable hardware options such as locks, lockable wheels, hinges, and foam lining for added security.
We can travel to your business or site location to safely pack all types of heavy, fragile and oversized machinery. Regardless of the weight, size, and quantity, we can provide industry leading onsite packaging options and services that meet all your needs.
Built for both light and heavy loads, our wooden pallets include standard, export, and custom pallets which can be tailored to your specific needs. Our heat-treated pallets comply with ISPM 15 international shipping regulations, ensuring safe and smooth transport for goods worldwide.
Trusted Industry Expertise
Crating & Packing Solutions
At Crate N Pack Solutions, we’re more than just a crate and case manufacturer—we’re an industry leader in custom timber packaging solutions. With years of hands-on experience, we’ve worked with businesses across manufacturing, logistics, aerospace, mining, auction houses, and more, delivering reliable, export-ready, and industry-compliant crating solutions.
Fast Lead Times
We offer fast 2-5 day lead times, on all our clients orders. Whether you need custom wooden crates, cases, custom pallets, or plywood boxes, we ensure quick turnaround without compromising quality.
Industry Experience
With 25+ years of experience, Crate n Pack Solutions provide expert advice and packaging solutions that cater to your unique packaging, transport and shipping challenges.
Customisation
We offer custom pallets, custom crates and custom cases, designed to suit the specific requirements of your goods, whether they’re fragile items, heavy machinery, or oversized cargo.
Competitive Pricing
At Crate n Pack, our pricing is competitive, and we offer volume discounts for bulk orders, and we offer a price match guarantee, making it easier for businesses to meet their shipping needs on budget.
Real Solutions - Real Results
Our expertise isn’t just about building crates, cases & custom pallets—it’s about understanding the challenges of industrial packaging and shipping. With a deep understanding of logistics, freight requirements, and international export regulations, we ensure that every crate and case is designed to withstand the toughest conditions, keeping your products safe from impacts, vibrations, moisture, and transit risks.
