Dive into our detailed glossary to get a clear understanding of the timber packaging terms we use. This resource is designed to help you grasp the concepts and jargon specific to our industry. Whether you're a newcomer or just need a refresher, our glossary has you covered.
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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.
Wooden Case
Wooden cases, 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Onsite Packing
Onsite packing services provide expert packaging at your location, saving time and streamlining the shipping process. This service ensures goods are securely packed on-site, offering optimal protection and meeting specific packaging requirements without the need to transport items to a separate facility.
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.
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
Export packing 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.
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.
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.
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.
We design & manufacture timber cases, crates, plywood boxes and custom pallets, for either local and export use.
Looking for a custom solution? Talk to our team about our 3D & CAD Design service.
Crates
Open slatted design with gaps between the slats. Cost effective packaging option for you.
Cases
Fully enclosed and offers high levels of security and privacy. High volume, small or bulk orders welcome
Ply Cases
Stackable and re-usable, perfect for trade shows. Save on freight with this lightweight option.
Pallet Bases
These heavy duty pallet bases are designed for heavy, oversized machines & equipment, up to 30 tonne.
Pallets
For local or export use, our timber pallets are custom made to order with fast lead times.
To ensure your goods are transported safely, we offer a range of packing services and solutions. From single machines to full factory pack ups, we have the experience & capabilities to handle any challenge.
On site Packing
We bring a flat packed crate to you and we pack, load and secure your heavy, oversized or fragile item for you, onsite - at your location.
Shrink Wrap Service
We supply and install high quality shrink wraps which tightly conforms to items and adds an extra layer of protection to your item.
VCI Packaging
We supply and install VCI barrier bags to help prevent rust and other potential hazards damaging your item during transport or storage.
Crating Service
Deliver your goods to our warehouse and we will pack and crate the item/s for you. We can crate items weighing up to 15tonne.
Packing & Shipping
We can pack and ship your item from our warehouse located in Dandenong. Send your machines with confidence.
We design & manufacture all styles of crates, for either local and export use. Looking for a custom crate solution?
Talk to our team about our 3D & CAD Design service.
Exporting Goods Overseas? Featuring a solid base and open slatted timber frame, our export crates are manufactured with treated timbers and specifically designed to meet the requirements of international shipping, providing maximum protection for your items.
Large Shipping Crates feature a solid base, open slatted frame and are designed to withstand the rigors of shipping + transportation. These help to ensure that your large, oversized items arrive at their destination safely and securely.
Fragile item Crates feature a solid base and open slatted frame. Options can include foam padding, polyfilm lining, bubble wrap and vibration-free bases.
Engine Crate
Engine Crates are designed to hold the heaviest engines. Featuring a solid heavy duty timber base, these crates are perfect for shipping heavy, oversized industrial engines + equipment, up to 30 tonne.
Skeleton Crate
A skeleton crate is designed for items require minimal coverage. With timber spacing up to 500mm, this helps to save on freight costs due to being more lightweight than a standard crate.
With over 20 years of industrial Packing experience
We offer a unique range of industrial packaging solutions and a comprehensive range of packing services to meet all your business needs. When it comes to industrial packaging, several essential qualities stand out – experience, know-how, safety, and reliability. , our clients continue to choose to stay with us because we excel in all these areas.
We prioritise customer service, high-quality products, and timely delivery, ensuring a seamless and stress-free packaging experience with us. With our packaging solutions, your goods are transported securely and efficiently, giving you complete peace of mind.
With a commitment to quality and customer satisfaction, we ensure your items are safe and secure in our high quality crates and cases. Whether you’re moving sensitive equipment, heavy machinery, or need to bulk order crates for your business, talk to our team and let us create a packaging solution for you.
We are not your average packing + packaging company, we are a unique industrial packaging company that is here to take care of all your packaging and logistics needs.