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Here's a short guide for popular packing, crating, shipping and testing methods and standards:
In addition to those listed here, see Crate Pro Styles diagrams.

Common Plywood Box Standards
(Light-duty - to about 1,000#)
(Medium Duty - to about #2,500)
Common Plywood Crate Standards
(Heavy Duty - to about #30,000)
(Open Crates - various weights)
Common Lumber Box Standards
(Light-duty - often much less than 1,000#)
  • ASTM D6880
  • PPP-B-621
  • (There is no MIL-B-621)
  • (There is no MIL-C-621)
  • (There is no MIL-B-2427)

(Medium Duty - to about #1,000 or more)
Common Lumber Crate Standards
(Heavy Duty - to about #30,000)
Skid Standard
(Up to 140,000#)
Blocking & Bracing

Cushioning

Wood Quality

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