[R-390] Fwd: Transit cases

Dennis Wade sacramento.cyclist at gmail.com
Wed Jan 5 19:36:36 EST 2011 

this came to just me when I should have gone to the entire list.

        D.


---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Rick Popovich <RickP at uei.csus.edu>
Date: Wed, Jan 5, 2011 at 4:20 PM
Subject: RE: [R-390] Transit cases
To: Dennis Wade <sacramento.cyclist at gmail.com>


Well after reading all the banter on this subject I've got to add my 2¢.

The last message had it just about right:

I Use a double wall box, use the sheet Styrofoam insulation available
at most home improvement stores (I use the 1.5 inch thick material)
cut it to fit, with a minimum thickness of 4" on ALL SIDES.

What I have learned that REALLY adds the biggest measure of additional
protection is cutting pieces of single wall scrap cardboard to fit
around the item BETWEEN it and the foam, and in most cases BETWEEN
each sheet of foam as well. You can find tons of scrap cardboard
behind your local supermarket or strip mall for FREE.

The key is getting the item as tight as possible in the box while
still allowing it to move in the event of a fall or serious shock. The
cardboard prevents the foam from being cut into which is the biggest
cause of damage. Once the sheet foam gets damaged the it can further
be "eroded" or cut up by sharp edges if the internal area for movement
becomes excessive.

I've received items which the seller was kind (and smart) enough to
follow my packing instructions (I paid him for it) and it was clearly
evident that the box had been dropped, fallen or put at the bottom of
a pile in transit and while some of the sheet foam had become slightly
compromised the cardboard buffer sheet(s) prevented the radio from
being damaged even when it was able to move inside the box.

I have used this method for many years and have NEVER had an item
damaged (I've shipped R-390's, SP-600's and boat-anchors weighing over
100 lbs.) and in the one case where the box got dropped and a dial got
cracked (allegedly in transit), the subsequent claim was paid IN FULL
by Fed Ex.

It's a time consuming procedure but it has earned me rave reviews from
buyers and piece of mind when I have something is coming to me.

HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL

R. Popovich
** Too Many Boat Anchors to List **


-----Original Message-----
From: r-390-bounces at mailman.qth.net
[mailto:r-390-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Dennis Wade
Sent: Wednesday, January 05, 2011 11:18 AM
To: R-390 HF Receiver List
Subject: Re: [R-390] Transit cases

Looking at their FAQs, it would appear that the material would not be
suitable for a 390* class item.

   See:

          http://www.sealedairprotects.com/NA/EN/products/foam_packaging/instapak-quick_calc.aspx

       and note that the max weight for any surface area is 50 lbs.

       Am I mis-reading something?

            Dennis

On Wed, Jan 5, 2011 at 9:52 AM, Cecil Acuff <chacuff at cableone.net> wrote:
> My Local doesn't even have that.
>
> And don't trust the so called "UPS Stores" franchiase to have it or do it
> properly for that matter.  I've not had good luck with them on heavy items I
> have received.
>
> Cecil
> K5DL
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "rbethman" <rbethman at comcast.net>
> To: <r-390 at mailman.qth.net>
> Sent: Wednesday, January 05, 2011 9:39 AM
> Subject: Re: [R-390] Transit cases
>
>
>> Folks, it is ONLY the BIG UPS centers that have this type of equipment.
>>
>> The "local" UPS store DOES have the bags, and the dual chemical
>> compounds in bags that are sized for different boxes.  These are the
>> break the barrier between the two halves and mix rapidly, insert in box,
>> place item to be shipped.
>>
>> One "might" have a chance of procuring the necessary components from
>> said location.
>>
>> Bob - N0DGN
>>
>> On 1/5/2011 10:33 AM, george stringe wrote:
>>> Oops forgot the link   http://www.ezflofoam.com/
>>>
>>> george
>>>
>>> On 1/4/2011 10:39 PM, 2002tii wrote:
>>>> Roy wrote (regarding foam-in-place packing):
>>>>
>>>>> I *think* folks are referring to the professional setups found in some
>>>>> not all UPS central hub facilities and other industrial places.  Big
>>>>> investment to equip yourself.
>>>> That is certainly what I meant by "foam packing."
>>>>
>>>>> I suppose one could use enough cans of "Good Stuff"  (Great Stuff ?)
>>>>> spray foam from the home store to do the job, but I think the cost
>>>>> might exceed having it done for you at the shipping point.  And the
>>>>> resiliency of the foam may be less (more rigid) than the shippers
>>>>> material.
>>
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