International ocean shipping environments can be very unforgiving. When shipping long distances via ocean freight, you often need to implement protection against moisture and water vapor. Here at Crate This, we have several different methods for you to choose from when it comes to moisture and vapor protection. Like with our crates, all of our materials and packing equipment is customized to the exact specifications of what you are shipping, how you are shipping it, and where you are shipping it. For example, if you are shipping electronics overseas we will recommend a strong vapor barrier packaging solution that can prevent water vapor in the air from harming the electronic components of what you are shipping.
We work with many commercial and industrial companies to help them get customized protection for whatever they need to ship. We design and craft unique and durable crating that can be used again and again to provide high-quality protection. With Crate This you can keep your electronics, medical equipment, precious metals, mechanical engineering machinery, lathes, presses, and equipment of all kinds, protected at all times. We offer foil bags, rust inhibitor shrink film in 6 and 7 or 8 mil, VCI barrier in 6 and 7 or 8 mil, and desiccant pouches inside shrink wrap.
Vapor barrier packaging or VCI (Volatile Corrosion Inhibitors) is a layer of protection between your product, and the outside elements. There are several different forms of VCI, whether it be via heat sealed bag, heat sealed shrink or coated paper. Here at Crate This, our team has the materials and the expertise to customize your crating and packing materials so you are never overpaying or under-protecting your shipment. We take every factor into consideration from the specific items you are shipping to how and where they will be shipped.
VCI is an invisible barrier, and the last line of defense for your customer’s product in regards to rust and corrosion. A tiny layer, usually only a few molecules thick, adhere to the products surface creating a layer of protection at all times during shipping. As we mentioned above, there are a few different ways to apply vapor barrier packaging. For example, sealable bags can be used which can prevent damage caused from rain, water vapor in the air, or condensation.
At Crate This, our teams of crating experts work with our clients to create the crating that provides the best level of protection for their shipment.
We utilize a high-performance multilayer laminate incorporating a genuine foil layer to effectively block the transmission of moisture vapor and oxygen. This advanced vapor barrier foil offers numerous benefits, including creating a hermetically sealed environment and achieving the lowest moisture and oxygen transmission rate of any flexible material. Combined with desiccants, we can custom-tailor solutions designed to last 20+ years. Additionally, our laminate provides superior resistance to punctures and tears compared to poly materials, and bags can be fully customized to meet your specific packaging needs, ensuring optimal protection during storage and delivery.
Our team is located in Holbrook Massachusetts, allowing us to serve Greater Boston, the North Shore, and the South Shore for domestic shipping, international shipping, and storage solutions for local businesses. Whatever you need for your cargo, we would be happy to help.
If you need to ship something especially fragile and are worried about getting it to our facility in Holbrook, we can help. Our team can come to your business in Massachusetts and bring the item to our warehouse for packing, or we can bring our materials to your facility and handle the packing project there.
Shipping schedules are often tight. One of the common concerns when it comes to customized protection is staying on schedule. If you are working with a tight timeframe, you should work with the Crate This team. We provide expedited crating services by appointment to our clients.
Whatever you are shipping, you want to make sure it arrives in the same condition it leaves in. Our team can help with that. We provide custom crating that combines custom foam padding, high-quality lumber, vapor barrier protection, and other high quality packing materials to ensure the safety of your item. If you are interested in customized protection for your commercial or industrial shipping project, our team would be happy to help. Give us a call for more information.
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