[Test-Equipment] Shipping foam?

[Chris Albertson]

--- J Forster <jfor at quik.com> wrote:

> The Styrofoam sheets from home centers are too stiff to prevent
> internal damage
> to test equipment. They are OK for things like transformers or
> machine tool
> parts.
>

It depends on how you use it.  First pack the equipment in a box
using the Home Depot building insulation foam.  Pack it so it can
not shift in the box.  rigid foam works fine for this.

Next place this box inside a larger box such that there is 2"
of space all around.  Fill the space with 2 inches of bubble
pack and or foam peanuts.  

Good advice at the UPS web site
http://www.ups.com/content/us/en/resources/prepare/guidelines/prepare_package2.html



Chris Albertson
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