Crating Terminology & Industry Answers

Padding: Affect on Dimensions // Full Cavity or By Content
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
Klimp Fasteners
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Thu, Apr 7, 2022 at 10:56 AM
Wood Type By Group
The use of the proper wood and crate fasteners will result in a container that offers maximum strength while using a minimum of materials. Woods are categor...
Thu, Jul 27, 2017 at 1:52 PM
Incoterms - Standard Trade Defintitions
Incoterms are standard trade definitions most commonly used in international sales contracts. Devised and published by the International Chamber of Commerce...
Thu, Jul 27, 2017 at 1:58 PM
Using your FileMaker software for other applications
Your FileMaker license is for a full license and allows you to create your own database applications and use other programs created on the FileMaker platfor...
Wed, Aug 9, 2017 at 1:42 PM
Actual versus Nominal Lumber Sizes
Lumber Dimensions                2x4s are not actually 2 inches by 4 inches. When the board is first rough sawn from the log, it is a true 2x4, but the dr...
Wed, Apr 25, 2018 at 3:26 PM
Pallet Terminology
Typically the pallet industry calls out the dimension of pallets by the length (shorter dimension) X width (length of the stringers or blocks which is longe...
Fri, Sep 8, 2023 at 2:32 PM
General Pallet Load Capacity
The standard pallet is the most common pallet size that is used. The Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA) sets the size to 48″ x 40″. The thickness of th...
Tue, Aug 14, 2018 at 11:14 AM
Do I use Vertical or Horizontal cleats on Plywood Crates?
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Tue, Sep 25, 2018 at 12:01 PM
Determining Crate Loads - Crate Capacity
A common questions is asked - " How do I determine the load my crate can tolerate?"7  "Testing Crates." Wood Crate Design Manual....
Thu, Mar 12, 2020 at 3:01 PM