[Premium-Rx] OT - Shipping Receivers

[Brooke Clarke]

Hi Bill:

I've seen a number of packaging methods that all work well.

1. Foam in Place is great.  This needs to be done by someone who has the 
needed equipment.  It's the method Agilent uses for shipping 
instruments.  Each one is custom made for the instrument being shipped.

2. Mike Murphy uses 4" of bubble wrap around the instrument and a double 
wall cardboard box that is fiber tape wrapped 2 places on each face (6 
wraps total).

3. Fair Radio uses single wall cardboard boxes that have been internally 
reinforced to triple wall in the corners/edges and bottom.  Then uses 
highly compressed newspaper to fill all the remaining space.  It's a 
mystery to me how they can compress that paper that much without 
damaging the instrument.  Note this is NOT just hand compressed 
newspaper, but approaches a solid in density.

In all of the above if you shake the box there is absolutely no movement 
of the contents.  This is one of the critical goals of good packaging.  
The other is to provide some cushioning.  Notice that I did not mention 
plastic peanuts.  These are only suitable for light weight items and 
will crush if used with heavy items.

Have Fun,

Brooke Clarke

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Bill Turini wrote:

> Sort of a related topic. I need to ship a few receivers overseas and 
> I'm looking for a packaging solution. I know all about double-boxing, 
> etc. but I'm looking for information on a specific container.
>
> In the past I have received several receivers that were packed in very 
> heavy, foam-padded boxes. Most of these were direct from gov't 
> facilities. Someone once told me what they were called, but I've long 
> forgotten. Inquiries at local packaging firms has led nowhere.
>
> Does anyone know what the nomenclature is for these packing containers 
> and where I might procure some? I have to ship overseas, and I thought 
> they would be just the ticket for packaging.
>
> I'm also interested in other solutions for securely packaging for 
> overseas shipment.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Bill
>
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