Shipping Crate | Crate Design

Shipping Crate Design | Shipping Crate

When it comes to crate design, there are several parts that are collectively used to build the "whole" of the shipping crate. The most basic terminology when it comes the shipping crate are:

>> Bottom - Often the bottom can be thick or can look like or be a skid so that it can allow for easy transportation with the use of a forklift.

>> Cleats/Joists - Cleats and joists are used to add structural rigidity and support to a larger crate. In the images used for this website, the diagonal boards across the sides of the crate are called "cleats." In the event that additional support is added to the top of the crate, this cleat may be referred to as a joist.

>> Gaps - gaps are the spaces left between the lumber in a crate's construction. While not all crates allow for gaps, gaps actually enable the boards to expand and contract. Gaps are important if the shipping crate is expected to cross through different climates (obviously).

Shipping crate design need not be overly complicated or difficult. In most configurations, the shipping crate is designed to optimize safety (e.g. damage control) and security (e.g. anti-pilferage) of the good being shipped. It is unlikely that a shipping crate is being designed for style or visual appeal.

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