Not all shipments fit neatly into a box — especially when you’re in construction and crating oversized construction equipment.
When you’re moving hydraulic presses, steel forms, electrical vaults, or pre-assembled rigging systems, the question isn’t just “Will it fit?” It’s “Will it survive the journey?”
At Crating Technology, we specialize in custom skids and crates for oversized construction equipment — the kind of gear that tips the scales and pushes the limits of logistics. Here’s how we engineer protective solutions for the heaviest and most awkward builds in the field.
Built for the Load: Skids Rated to Thousands of Pounds
The base of an oversized shipment is everything. Our skid designs take into account:
- Load distribution to avoid collapse or stress fractures
- Forklift and crane access for safe on-site unloading
- Material selection based on weight class and destination (standard pine, double-laminated ply, or steel-reinforced skids)
We calculate the expected stress points and build in 3D load models when needed — especially for shipments that require side access or crane lifting at job sites.
Custom Dimensions for Irregular Shapes
Oversized construction gear often isn’t just big — it’s irregular. We build around components that are:
- Taller than they are wide (e.g., switchgear cabinets)
- Low and long (e.g., prefab utility corridors)
- Asymmetrical (e.g., welded frames or pre-bent pipe racks)
To ensure fit and protect overhanging sections, we create custom foam bumpers, blocking and bracing systems, and occasionally use removable crate walls for better access during unloading.
Securement that Prevents Shifting in Transit
Unlike boxed retail items, oversized industrial components shift dangerously if under-secured. That’s why we:
- Use steel strapping and heavy-duty lag bolts
- Build in cleats, wedges, and bracing systems customized to the equipment
- Test crate stability with tilt simulations or transport shock testing when required
Even minor shifting in a flatbed transport can result in thousands of dollars in damage — and we design to prevent exactly that.
Oversize Permit Knowledge and Route Coordination
Crating oversized construction equipment isn’t just a fabrication job — it’s a logistics strategy. We assist with:
- Crate dimensions tailored to DOT limits for over-the-road transport
- Suggestions for modular crate construction to break down larger units
- Collaboration with freight brokers on route planning and clearance checks
We know how to work backward from the permit specs, so your shipment won’t be held up for being two inches too tall.
Final Word: We Don’t Build Boxes — We Build Solutions
Whether you’re shipping a generator enclosure to a job site in Phoenix or a prefab electrical vault across the country, your gear needs more than a wooden shell. It needs a custom-engineered, reinforced, and logistics-compliant crate that gets it there on time, in perfect condition, and within budget.
Let Crating Technology take the weight — literally — off your shoulders.
