The crate is too large to deliver assembled
Large crates can be difficult to transport or fit through doors. We can bring the components and build the crate at your facility, where there is enough working space.
Custom industrial packaging
On-site crating at your facility.
Crates built and packed on site.
Vol Case brings crate components, tools and a crew to your facility to pack machinery and oversized equipment. We are based in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. Tell us your location, what needs packing and when, so we can confirm availability and the work we can provide.
Free design & quoting. No obligation.
Plan the work area
We check the space around the machinery and the route to the shipping area before arranging the visit.
Crating at your facility
We prepare crate components in our shop where possible, then assemble the crate and pack the equipment at your facility.
Agree who does each job
Before the visit, we confirm who will prepare, disconnect, lift and transport the equipment, and what our crating crew will do.
When to use on-site crating
When on-site crating makes sense.
The packing needs special tools and skills
Waterproof barrier bagging takes special tools and skills. Our crew can carry out this packing work around the equipment at your facility.
Several machines need packing
For a production-line move, machines may become available on different dates. We plan where and when to pack each one and how the finished crates will reach the pickup area.
Work at your location
What our crating crew can do.
Before we pack the equipment, we will agree on the crate design, supports and packing materials. We also confirm the work area and who will prepare, disconnect, move and transport the machinery, as those jobs are arranged separately from crating.
Preparation before the visit
We complete as much of the work as possible in our shop such as cutting lumber and plywood and assembling smaller components. This helps speed up the processes at your facilities.
Assembly and protective packing
Our crew assembles the crate and packs the equipment. The agreed work can include supports, blocking and restraints to hold it in place, plus barrier materials to protect it.
Moving machinery
We work with local millwright partners when needed to move machinery. Before the visit, we agree who will do that work, what lifting equipment is needed and when it will happen.
How the work happens
Plan the visit before the crew arrives.
We plan each visit around when the equipment is ready, where the crew can work and how the machinery will be moved.
Review equipment and location
Send the facility address, equipment list, dimensions, weight and photos or drawings. We will check whether we also need to visit before quoting.
Agree on the design and site plan
Review the crate design and packing materials with us. Determine the work area, access, who moves the equipment and the order of work, then approve the quote.
Prepare the materials and arrange the visit
We prepare the crate components and materials. We arrange arrival for when the equipment, work area and people moving the machinery are ready.
Assemble and pack on site
Our crew builds the crate and packs the prepared equipment. If the equipment, access or work changes, we agree what to do before continuing the affected work.
Check the packing before pickup
We check the finished packing against the agreed work, including any labels and documents needed. We then coordinate with the people responsible for moving or transporting the crate.
Information for your quote
Prepare the equipment and facility details.
Send these details so we can plan the work and quote the visit.
- Equipment
- List each machine and accessory, with dimensions and weight. Show where it can be lifted or supported, and which parts are fragile. Tell us what must stay assembled and what needs preparing before packing.
- Location and work area
- Send the facility city, ZIP code, site contact and the size of the crating area. Tell us whether we will work indoors or outdoors and whether wood dust or any materials are restricted.
- Access
- Describe the doors, loading areas and route to the equipment. Include working hours, visitor training or escorts, and any rules that affect bringing people, tools or materials into the facility.
- Who moves and prepares the machinery
- Confirm who will disconnect, drain, take apart, move or lift the machinery where needed. Agree who supplies the lifting equipment and qualified operators.
- Schedule and destination
- Tell us when each machine will be ready, the packing and pickup dates, destination and shipping method. Include any shutdown stages, customer packing instructions and required documents.
Use general, non-sensitive information for the initial inquiry. Arrange an approved transfer method before sharing controlled technical files.
Packing requirements
How we protect the equipment.
Support and restraint
Blocking, bracing and restraints hold the equipment in place. We use strong points that can carry the load and keep pressure away from fragile areas.
Surface and moisture protection
We can add foam at contact points or on delicate surface finishes. Waterproof barrier bagging is available with desiccant to absorb moisture. The choice depends on the equipment and how it will be transported.
Export requirements
Send the destination and shipping requirements early. We address wood treatment and official markings where required. Equipment documents and other shipping requirements must be checked separately.
Project example
Crating a production line for shipment to Europe.
Vol Case coordinated with millwrights and the trucking company for a manufacturing equipment shipment to Europe. Most of the crating work took place outside the facility to keep wood dust out of the building, making the work area and weather part of the planning.
- 22 equipment pieces
- The project involved an entire line of manufacturing equipment.
- Eight crate styles
- We used different crate designs to fit the equipment being shipped.
- Outdoor work area
- We planned crating, machinery movement and truck pickup around the outdoor work area and weather.
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ATA / Road cases
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Injection molded cases
Choose an injection molded case with custom foam to carry smaller equipment and accessories.
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Location, site preparation and scheduling.
Tell us where the equipment is and what needs packing.
We are based in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. Send your city, ZIP code, equipment details and proposed dates. We will check travel, access and the work needed, then confirm whether we can take on the job.
Tell us about your project
What do you
need to protect?
Tell us what you need to pack, how it will travel and when you need it. We can help you choose a case, foam insert or wood crate.
- Free design and quoting
- Direct access to our team
- No obligation to purchase