Depending on what is being transported, equipment shipping can call for small items, or expensive tools that ensure the object’s safety during transit.
Shipping equipment in corrugated cardboard boxes is one of the best ways to protect it from harm during the moving process. Corrugated cardboard rolls are useful as box padding and liners, as well as item dividers. Packing tape and tape dispensers are essential to properly sealing any containers used for equipment shipping. Stretch wrap and bubble packaging are recommended for protecting all equipment from interior and surface damage, especially more delicate parts.
Automatic or semi-automatic strapping machines are ideal for shipping equipment that is large or unwieldy. The type and number of equipment pieces being shipped will determine whether steel or polyester straps are the best option. Other important materials for equipment shipping include case erectors, stretch wrappers, gummed tape dispensers, and a host of other tools, depending on the requirements of the particular item being shipped.
Whether transporting smaller or larger items, equipment shipping requires a host of materials to cover appropriate packaging, padding, and sealing of cargo. Because of the difficulty inherent in shipping certain items, equipment shipping is best left to certified shipping professionals.
