Forum: Design & Construction

Hi, (my first post!) I am a customer needing to specify crate design. I like the 601 and have a few questions. 1) Is there a good description...

Can anyone lead me to a document or book that defines standard man-hours, productivity rate, etc. For building skids, crates, boxes, packaging,...

Hello to everyone, Thanks for yet another great forum ! I have a small company in San Diego that creates custom glass signs and custom mirrors. All...

I have been in the shrink wrap business for about 25 years now. In the last couple of years I have ventured into the crating part of packaging, due...

sorry for my English. :) My family businesses make packages. ?Where is a easy book all about crates? I prefere Spanish but English is OK if it is...

We have a rigging and crating company in Plano Texas and are looking for an exprienced crate designer. Does anyone know of someone who is looking...

We are a manufacturer of commercial refrigeration equipment, located in Brantford ON. We have always crated our product, but are wondering if there...

I was wondering if anyone knew how to determine the stacking strength of a standard 601 cleated plywood crate?

On the top panel of my box I undercut by 1/2" the front to aft framing cleats to allow a place for water to run out. I generally do the same for my...

I know this might be dumb q, but why wouldn't the end front to aft cleats also sit on top of base to top cleats, especially if ends are as long as...

Got all the info I needed, thread closed.

For " beam" crates. 12' x 4" x 6". These are screwed to 4x4 skids. Using 1" pine. These are not making it to customer. Ideas?

Hey all, I'm wondering if anyone can help me out... I was recently asked why we don't buy our wood crates vs. what we're doing now which is...

1. What is the best type to crate with to keep contents dry when shipping to tropical locations? :confused: 2. What is the strongest for protecting...