How Proper Crating Protects High-Value & Fragile Equipment
Equipment protection How Proper Crating Protects High-Value & Fragile Equipment Shipping valuable equipment means protecting more than its outer surfaces. Internal assemblies, alignment, electronics and fragile finishes may be affected by movement or unsuitable support. For Las Vegas businesses moving machinery, instruments, artwork or exhibit equipment, a useful crating plan starts with the item’s requirements […]
Common Crating Mistakes That Cause Shipping Delays
Shipment preparation Common Crating Mistakes That Cause Shipping Delays Crating problems can become shipping problems when a carrier cannot handle the load, an item shifts inside its packaging or required information is missing. For Las Vegas businesses shipping machinery, instruments, artwork and displays, checking the crate before collection is usually easier than arranging repacking in […]
How Custom Crating Improves International Shipping Success
International freight How Custom Crating Improves International Shipping Success International freight may involve several carriers, terminals, storage periods and handling teams. Custom crating can help protect machinery, instruments, artwork and exhibits through those transitions when the design reflects the item and the route. From the Crates of Las Vegas project library IN THIS GUIDE 01Protection […]
Custom Wooden Crates vs Standard Shipping Boxes
Packaging choices Custom Wooden Crates vs Standard Shipping Boxes The right shipping container depends on the item, its weight and fragility, the carrier, and the journey. A custom wooden crate can be useful for heavy machinery, artwork, medical equipment and large exhibit components. A correctly specified corrugated box can also provide suitable protection for many […]
Medical Equipment Crating: Safety, Compliance & Transport Tips
Medical equipment Medical Equipment Crating: Safety, Compliance & Transport Tips Medical and laboratory equipment can have transport requirements that are not obvious from its outer dimensions. A device may need transit locks, protected assemblies, a specific orientation or preparation by an authorized service team before it can be packed. From the Crates of Las Vegas […]
Artwork Crating Best Practices for Galleries & Collectors
Artwork care Artwork Crating Best Practices for Galleries & Collectors A painting, sculpture or mixed-media piece needs a packing plan that reflects its condition, materials and vulnerable areas. For galleries and collectors in Las Vegas, a custom crate can provide a useful outer enclosure, but the supports, contact materials and transport arrangements are equally important. […]
How Custom Crates Protect Exhibits at CES & Major Vegas Events
Exhibit protection How Custom Crates Protect Exhibits at CES & Major Vegas Events An exhibit can pass through several loading, staging and handling points before it reaches a Las Vegas show floor. Screens, glass, electronics, framing and finished display panels may each need a different packing arrangement. A crate designed around those components can help […]
Trade Show Crating in Las Vegas: Complete Exhibitor Guide
Exhibitor planning Trade Show Crating in Las Vegas: Complete Exhibitor Guide A trade show shipment has to do more than reach Las Vegas. It must arrive through the correct receiving process, protect the display components and support efficient setup and return packing. From the Crates of Las Vegas project library IN THIS GUIDE 01Why Trade […]
ISPM-15 vs Non-Compliant Crates: Risks, Costs and Delays
Export compliance ISPM-15 vs Non-Compliant Crates: Risks, Costs and Delays A crate can look well built and still present an international wood-packaging compliance problem. Conversely, a package made from exempt materials is not automatically noncompliant because it has no ISPM-15 mark. From the Crates of Las Vegas project library IN THIS GUIDE 01What ISPM-15 Compliance […]
What Is ISPM-15 and When Does Your Shipping Crate Need It?
Wood-packaging rules What Is ISPM-15 and When Does Your Shipping Crate Need It? ISPM-15 is an international standard intended to reduce the spread of wood pests through packaging used in international trade. It is relevant to many solid-wood crates, pallets and packing supports, but it does not apply to every shipping container or every journey. […]
