Timber cases are an ideal transportation solution for those
who need to move their products to the point of sale or further distribution. A
timber case differs from a timber crate because it is designed to add further
protection to the goods within. A case has additional horizontal sheathing and
ensures additional protection from the elements or from tampering by others.
Cases can be made bespoke for any product, but there are a number of general
considerations to be made before a timber
cases supplier is chosen and here are the 6 most important:
The moisture content
The moisture content of a timber case affects the strength and
weight of the case itself. This can be specified at production. The lower the
moisture content then the more durable the case and the less the environmental
impact and the transportation costs involved.
Re-usability
There are two factors to consider here. Do your cases need to
be reused? If they do they will need to be able to withstand multiple trips and
will need to be designed for this level of usage. If they are being reused they
will need to be identifiable and so some kind of branding will be required on
the cases themselves.
Destination
requirements
Not all destinations have the same requirements and if the
products are to be transported outside of the EU then there are extra
phytosanitary requirements to combat potential issues such as pest infestation.
The working load
Quite clearly, the cases must be able to withstand the weight
of the goods within and how the goods are to be stacked and carried.
Packaging
considerations
It is useful to know how the goods will be accessed from the
cases. This means that if they need to be accessed from all 4 sides then the
design will need to incorporate this.
The handling equipment
requirements
It is important at the time of case construction that you know
how the cases are to be picked up. A pallet truck for example, will have
different requirements to a fork lift truck and the design of the case will
have to satisfy the method of pick up.
In addition to these issues, it is of course important to use
only a reputable supplier of timber cases. Nicklin have been manufacturers
and suppliers of timber crates for almost 100 years and can provide advice and
assistance for any of your timber case needs. You can contact them on 0121 359
8101 or email them at enquiries@nicklin.com
