Crating Terminology & Industry Answers
This visual explanation is to help users understand components that make up the Cap and Base of a crate and the differences between groups.
Wed, Jun 14, 2017 at 2:41 PM
About Styles Interlocking cleats on plywood styles and on Medium-Duty and Heavy-Duty lumber styles are often identified by the offset cleating interse...
Thu, Jun 29, 2023 at 3:45 PM
There are variances as to how users may apply lumber and ply cleating. Internationally, most written standards generally apply cleats similarly which Cra...
Thu, Apr 7, 2022 at 11:14 AM
The lower assembly and base construction determines the Length and Width call-out based on the style family. Light-duty base skids/stringers and lumber dec...
Fri, Jul 7, 2023 at 11:06 AM
Adding padding can be auto-calculated based on the inside dimensions of your crate or by the outside dimensions of your content. You can see these values fr...
Tue, Nov 23, 2021 at 5:34 PM
Most commonly the commercial crate designer uses the desired inside dimensions (ID) of a crate to calculate the design. Depending on the country, standard b...
Wed, Nov 18, 2015 at 8:51 AM
A Floater Deck is designed to have the content "float" above the base. Often used with electronic sensitive content or items that need more pro...
Mon, Jan 10, 2022 at 5:43 PM
Gussets are either boards, squares or triangular shaped pieces of plywood used to strengthen joints. They can also be used as a bumper to help protect any ...
Thu, Apr 7, 2022 at 11:05 AM
In designs, the MORE tab provides users the ability to add additional support components. Applies to any release 1907nn. Collars on crates are place...
Thu, Apr 7, 2022 at 9:23 AM
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Wed, Jun 21, 2023 at 4:51 PM