Custom packaging protects metals from damage and rust
Manufacturers often opt to use cheaper, less attractive packaging in order to cut costs, jeopardizing the integrity of the part. However, customers expect parts to be in pristine condition when received and delivered on time. CARR has the solution.
THE CHALLENGE:
Fragile, intricate, or oddly angled metal parts or sub-assemblies risk damage when shipped in improper or poor-quality packaging. Packaging that is too large allows for movement; when metal hits metal, nicks form and scratches appear. Packaging that is too small can cause parts to protrude through the wrapping and expose the metal to moist or humid conditions, resulting in rust.
Customers pay in both time and money for such errors. Considering the shipping costs of damaged part returns, time spent submitting a rejection notice, and then waiting for the new part to be delivered, manufacturers find themselves actually paying more to get parts twice, rather than having it done right the first time.
THE SOLUTION:
CARR Machine and Tool provides a custom packaging solution for every order, at no additional cost to our customers. Ideally, the shipping crate should protect parts the way your shoes protect your feet, while your socks are worn to both keep your feet dry and to absorb the shock of walking.
CARR custom designs professional crates using CAD software, plus we protect parts with first-class shipping materials. This includes padding crates with highly dense Styrofoam, and coating corrodible metals with anti-rust inhibitors — wrapping parts in VCI paper, packing desiccants in custom crates, and enveloping smaller parts in clear plastic packaging coated with WD40.
THE RESULT:
CARR does it right the first time, and our customers will NEVER receive a poorly packaged part. Even the most intricate CNC-machined parts will maintain the tightest-tolerance after being transported cross-country.
It’s like going to Nordstrom and having them fold and wrap your new, pressed shirt. Our custom professional packaging reflects the first-class image that is consistent with the product inside.
CUSTOMER EXPERIENCES
Our customer was very complimentary regarding the part fit, finish and how well the parts were packed.
We chose to work with CARR Machine and Tool because of their re-engineering and close tolerance machining capabilities, but also because of their extra efforts in the way they package and ship our parts.
CARR’s precision machining capabilities pair well with an unmatched emphasis on communication. No matter the challenge, we aim to consistently provide extraordinary services and quality production to you and your product.