Air Freight Packing
Air Freight and Small Domestic - General Packing Guidelines
Crating:
- Floor: 3/8” to ¾: CDX Plywood
- Framing: 1”x 4”x on 2’-0” Centers
- Perimeter: 3/8” to 1/2” CDX Plywood
Skids:
- Floor: 2” x 4” to 4” x 4” Yellow Pine (utility grade)
Packing Materials:
- Wood
- Styrofoam
- Poly-ethylene
- Cellulose Paper
- Vermiculite
- Peanuts
- Bubble Pack
- Sawdust and other cushioning as needed or required to secure items in transit
Moisture Control:
- Z-Rust Anti-Corrosion Vapor Emitting Plastic Sheeting
- 30/30/30 Duplex Waterproof Paper
- Poly Sheeting (Visqueen)
- Heat Sealed Vacuum Bags (Mil-B-131H)
- Desiccant used when required or requested
Strapping:
- 5/8” or 1-1/4” Steel Banding