Determining the optimal crate design can be difficult. Multiple materials, different designs and countless closure methods create unlimited choices for wooden crates.
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We love wood crates. There are many benefits for using wood crates. Here are my top reasons to choose wooden crates for your next shipment.
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Plywood and OSB (Oriented Strand Board) panels are the most common sheathing materials used for wooden crates. If you need a sheathed crate, which one is best for your application?
Here are the options: Remember when we told you that you could build custom crates fast? We showed you our reusable clip crates. Well now we can show you how with this instructional video of a clip crate assembly. Gaylord was originally a trade name for a bulk-size corrugated box. You have probably seen a Gaylord box in your local grocery or big box store. They are big corrugated boxes attached to wood pallets. These corrugated containers usually hold a bagged product or fresh produce like watermelons. Sometimes a trademark becomes a commonly-used term. For example, Kleenex® has become synonymous with tissue. And, most people now refer to an adhesive bandage as a Band-Aid®. In the materials handling business, the same is true for Gaylord.
Once only used for identifying jumbo-sized corrugated boxes, Gaylord has evolved into a generic term for any pallet-sized box for bulk shipping or storage. These hefty containers are also referred to as:
There's an easier way to build custom crates - without tools. Plus you can save money!
Would your company like to crate products but there's simply not enough space in your shipping area? If your space is not the issue, is nailing or screwing crates together creating hassles and slowing down your workers? |
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