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Type of Crates

Types of Crates Your Company May Need

When it comes to shipping valuable products, machinery, or sensitive equipment, choosing the right crate makes all the difference. We design and build a wide range of custom crates in Dallas–Fort Worth and East Texas to protect your products during handling, storage, and transport.

The type of crate you need depends on key factors such as:

  • Weight of the product
  • Fragility of the equipment or materials
  • Industry requirements
  • Shipping method (domestic, export, or military use)

By combining engineering expertise with high-quality materials, we deliver custom crating solutions that meet industry standards and ensure your shipments arrive safely—whether they’re traveling across town or across the world.

📞 For questions about custom crates, call us today at 214.233.6619.

Types of Crates We Build

Wooden Crates

The most widely used and versatile option, wooden crates are durable, cost-effective, and suitable for both domestic and export shipping. They can be built fully enclosed, slatted, or open depending on your cargo.

Best for:

  • Heavy machinery and mining equipment
  • Construction materials and prefabricated parts
  • Large agricultural equipment

Foam-Lined Crates

For fragile or precision equipment, wooden crates can be lined with custom-cut foam inserts to provide cushioning against shock and vibration. Foam-lining ensures that products stay firmly in place during transit.

Best for:

  • Medical devices and surgical equipment
  • Electronics, servers, and semiconductor components
  • Aerospace navigation instruments

Plastic Crates

Made from high-density plastic, these crates are lightweight, reusable, and weather-resistant. They are ideal for industries requiring repeated shipping or exposure to moisture.

Best for:

  • Food processing and agriculture
  • Marine and offshore components
  • Logistics providers needing reusable crates

Custom Foam Crates & Engineered Foam Packaging

Sometimes the foam itself is the primary protective material. Engineered foam packaging can be designed as stand-alone crates or combined with wood or plastic for added strength.

Best for:

  • Robotics and automation systems
  • Defense electronics and optics
  • Telecommunications equipment

Corrugated / Paperboard Crates

Strong, lightweight, and recyclable, corrugated fiberboard crates are excellent for lighter shipments where eco-friendliness and cost efficiency matter. They can also be reinforced with wood or metal.

Best for:

  • Retail products and consumer goods
  • Small appliances and office equipment

Trade show and promotional items

Reinforced Steel-Frame Crates

For the heaviest and most oversized equipment, wooden crates can be enhanced with steel framing for maximum strength and stability.

Best for:

  • Power generation equipment (turbines, transformers)
  • Oil & gas machinery and pipelines

Rail and aviation components like jet engines

Reusable Trade Show & Road Cases

Designed for frequent packing, unpacking, and reuse, these crates are built with foam interiors, hinges, and sometimes wheels. They make setup and teardown fast and efficient.

Best for:

  • Trade show displays and exhibits
  • Film, music, and entertainment equipment
  • Traveling product demonstrations

Mil-Spec Crates (Military Specification Crating)

When compliance is non-negotiable, Mil-Spec crates are built to U.S. Department of Defense standards such as MIL-STD-2073 and MIL-STD-129. These crates meet stringent requirements for durability, markings, and moisture protection.

Best for:

  • Defense contractors and government suppliers
  • Military robotics, drones, and tactical gear

Aerospace and classified equipment

Moisture-Proof & Seaworthy Crates

International and ocean-bound shipments require crates designed to resist humidity, salt air, and long transit times. These crates often include barrier bags, vapor corrosion inhibitors (VCI), and desiccants.

Best for:

  • Marine and shipbuilding parts
  • Renewable energy equipment (solar panels, turbine blades)

Export shipments requiring long-term storage

Why Us?

We don’t believe in “one-size-fits-all” packaging. Every crate we build is custom-engineered for your product, industry, and shipping method. Whether you’re a small business shipping consumer goods or a multinational corporation exporting heavy machinery, our team provides the expertise, materials, and craftsmanship to ensure your products arrive safely.

  • Custom Design & Engineering – Tailored to product weight, fragility, and shipping conditions.
  • On-Site & Off-Site Crating – Flexible options to crate your items at our facility or at your location.
  • Export Compliance – All wooden crates meet ISPM-15 standards for international shipping.
  • Industry Versatility – Serving aerospace, defense, medical, heavy machinery, renewable energy, and more.

Contact Us Today

Your products deserve the highest level of protection. At CratesManufacturer.com, we deliver custom crates designed for safety, compliance, and efficiency. From foam-lined cases to reinforced steel-frame crates, we build it all—right here in Dallas–Fort Worth and East Texas.

📞 Call us today at 214.233.6619 to request a consultation or learn more about which crate type is right for your business.