When an open wooden crate is suitable
An open crate provides a rigid protective frame while allowing visibility, counting and ventilation. Machinery with impact-sensitive surfaces may also require wrapping, cushioning or internal blocking. The timber frame is therefore one component of a complete packing plan rather than a stand-alone solution.
Information needed before planning the crate
- Actual cargo dimensions, mass and photographs.
- Lifting positions, load-bearing points and vulnerable components.
- Transport mode, route and expected storage period.
- Fumigation or treated-timber marking requirements for export shipments.
- Site working conditions and agreed acceptance criteria.
Inspection before handover
Check base stability, frame connections, clearance around the cargo, cushioning positions and required handling marks. The video provides a reference view of a site workflow. Sancopack defines the final specification only after the information for the individual shipment has been reviewed.