Our Engineering Case Studies
Engineering Case Studies
Custom Crating Solutions Designed for the Complex and the Critical
At Craters & Freighters, our Engineering Team specializes in solving the most demanding packaging and shipping challenges. From precision-designed crates for high-value equipment to protective enclosures for fragile, mission-critical components, our engineered solutions are built for performance, protection, and peace of mind.
Below are a few examples of recent engineering projects we’ve completed for clients across industries:
CASE STUDY #1
Innovation in Transit: Custom Aerospace Crates Designed for Ultimate Protection
This engineered crating solution significantly improved the shipping process for our client. The tailored foam lining minimized movement, reducing the risk of damage, while the robust construction met all relevant shipping regulations. The combination of advanced CAD modeling and high-quality materials ensured a seamless shipping experience.
CASE STUDY #2
From Quarry to Destination: How Custom Crating Ensured Safe Marble Shipping
Our client needed to ship a large, heavy marble slab overseas by air freight. The primary concern was its fragility; the slab had to be shipped at a precise angle to prevent cracking or chipping. This requirement made standard crates inadequate, necessitating a custom-engineered solution that could support the slab’s weight while complying with airline restrictions and international shipping standards, including ISPM-15 certification.
CASE STUDY #3
Heavy-Duty Protection: Safeguarding 40,000 lb. Cylinders in Ocean Transit
Our client needed to ship multiple 40,000 lb. steel cylinders overseas. The primary challenge was the size and weight of each silencer, requiring a robust packaging solution for safe handling and transport. As the silencers were transported breakbulk on the deck of an overseas freight ship, the packaging needed to prevent shifting and tipping, ensuring stability during ocean transit while complying with international shipping regulations and safety standards.
CASE STUDY #4
Racing Through Time: The Custom Crating of Four Legendary Racecars
Our client needed custom-engineered crates to safely transport four iconic and delicate racecars—Douglas Hawkes’ 1922 Bentley, Art Pollard’s #20 Lotus turbine-powered 1968 IndyCar, A.J. Foyt’s 1978 winning Coyote-Ford, and Nigel Mansell’s #5 Lola T93/00 1993 title-winning IndyCar—from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum to the Silverstone Museum in the UK. Each vehicle carried significant historical value and required precise handling and protection during overseas transit to ensure their preservation.
CASE STUDY #5
Industrial Shaft Crate
Our client needed a specialized crating solution to transport a multi-ton steel shaft safely. The immense weight and size of the shaft required a custom crate to prevent damage during transit, as standard solutions were inadequate. Precise engineering was essential to ensure the crate could support the load and align with our client’s specifications.
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