Crating Terminology & Industry Answers

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Thu, Apr 7, 2022 at 10:56 AM
Pallet Terminology
Typically the pallet industry calls out the dimension of pallets by the length (shorter dimension) X width (length of the stringers or blocks which is longe...
Fri, Sep 8, 2023 at 2:32 PM
Determining Crate Loads - Crate Capacity
A common questions is asked - " How do I determine the load my crate can tolerate?"7  "Testing Crates." Wood Crate Design Manual....
Thu, Mar 12, 2020 at 3:01 PM
General Pallet Load Capacity
The standard pallet is the most common pallet size that is used. The Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA) sets the size to 48″ x 40″. The thickness of th...
Tue, Aug 14, 2018 at 11:14 AM
Actual versus Nominal Lumber Sizes
Lumber Dimensions                2x4s are not actually 2 inches by 4 inches. When the board is first rough sawn from the log, it is a true 2x4, but the dr...
Wed, Apr 25, 2018 at 3:26 PM
File Formats for Exporting from Crate Pro 6
Crate Pro 6 allows you to export various reports in a variety of formats. Some formats include field headers such as HTML and Excel.  There are many exp...
Wed, Aug 19, 2020 at 2:47 PM
Wood Type By Group
The use of the proper wood and crate fasteners will result in a container that offers maximum strength while using a minimum of materials. Woods are categor...
Thu, Jul 27, 2017 at 1:52 PM
Incoterms - Standard Trade Defintitions
Incoterms are standard trade definitions most commonly used in international sales contracts. Devised and published by the International Chamber of Commerce...
Thu, Jul 27, 2017 at 1:58 PM
Do I use Vertical or Horizontal cleats on Plywood Crates?
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Tue, Sep 25, 2018 at 12:01 PM
Calculator: Linear Foot to Board Foot Calculator - Lumber
There are hundreds of sites that offer conversions from linear foot measurements to board foot measurements and visa versa. In Crate Pro > Inventory >...
Thu, Mar 16, 2023 at 4:15 PM