Responsible packaging can save you money and improve the security and handling of your shipments.
• Protect all sharp edges, corners, and burrs on parts, such as sheet metal or bare metal, with cushioning materials.
• Protect with cushioning materials or cover areas worked with precision machines such as threads and fasteners.
• Protect all parts that can be damaged by bumps, scratches, and nicks with an adequate amount of cushioning material and placing them in a sturdy shipping container.
• Place documentation and shipping or routing labels. on flat surfaces allowing maximum adhesion. Avoid placing labels on curved surfaces.
• Place all labels on the widest surface of the package.
• The use of hang tags, tire/crate labels, and plastic sleeves for international packing slips is recommended instead of labels attached with wire.
Good practices for auto parts
• Ship engines, transmissions, and chassis parts.
• Drain and empty parts containing lubricating fluids before shipping or check that your package is completely sealed in any direction.
• Help reduce damage and ensure safe working conditions for material handlers by packing all mechanical and automotive parts.
Shipping Methods and Minimum Packaging Requirements
You are responsible for ensuring proper packaging during shipping, the following tips should be helpful when packing specific items. If the items protrude from the outer shipping container, additional handling charges may apply.
Shipping in Corrugated Cardboard Boxes: When packing parts, use adequate cushioning materials such as packing chips or the like to prevent the goods from shifting during transport.
Wheels
Protect the entire surface with cushioning material and box chrome, painted or decorative wheels that may be damaged by scratches or scuffs. Wrap non-decorative wheels in clear plastic wrap sealed securely with tape.
Converter drive plates, handwheels
Pack the converter drive plates and handwheels with adequate cushioning material to fill the spaces in double or triple wall corrugated boxes, depending on the weight of the part.
Stick stickers marked "Heavy" on boxes weighing over 34 kg (75 lbs.).
Doors, hoods, panels
Protect all exposed metal surfaces that could be damaged by scratches or bumps with cushioning materials and pack them in a box.
Decorative pieces
Protect all decorative pieces that scratches, bumps, bends or scuffs could render unusable with upholstery materials and pack them in a box.
Flexible plastic molds
Protect all flexible plastic molds with cushioning material to prevent them from breaking or tearing and pack them in a box.
Shock absorbers, coil springs
Wrap the cylindrical parts in tubes when possible and pad it adequately, for example with packing chips at the ends to prevent the packing from rupturing. Attach a non-transferable hang tag to the coil springs and attach the shipping label to it if the item cannot be packaged in a corrugated tube or box.
Bumper
Pack scratch and bump sensitive bumpers in a box. You can also wrap the bumpers in reinforced plastic bags, sealed with adhesive and use cushioning materials to protect the sharp and sharp corners. Safe Shipping with Proper Packing and Padding
When preparing irregularly shaped parts for shipment, tape padding material with adhesive to prevent it from loosening during handling. We recommend placing the parts in a box, in addition to meeting the minimum requirements indicated.
Mussels
Wrap non-decorative plastic molds in foil or plastic bags sealed with adhesive or protect them with cushioning materials and pack them in a box.
Stabilizer bars, triangular arms
Wrap stabilizer bars, wishbones, and threaded rods in fiberboard or suitable plastic films or bags and seal securely with adhesive.
Spikes in the exhaust system, leaf springs
Protect the sharp and sharp edges with cushioning materials and cover them with corrugated cardboard, foam, or suitable bubble wrap like bubble wrap and seal securely with adhesive.
Tires
Place the label for the tires/crates on the tire tread and attach the shipping label to it.
Shipping with a forklift base
Secure transmissions and other parts weighing more than 68 kg (150 lbs.) On a forklift base that can accommodate the use of a pallet truck. The strapping to the pallet or dunnage pieces in a container corrugated avoids damage during handling.
For detailed information on freight forwarding, see “Packaging for Freight Shipments”.
Transmissions, engines
Drain the transmission of all fluids and place them in a plastic bag with absorbent padding underneath to absorb any residual fluid. When using expendable packaging, tie it securely to the pallet or block or wedge it in its corrugated container. If using a reusable container, secure the driveline to the base with strapping.
Dangerous goods instructions
Some of the most frequently shipped automotive and mechanical parts and accessories may be considered dangerous goods. This includes airbags, aerosols (e.g. paint or lubricants), batteries, motors, engine blocks containing hazardous fuels, used fuel tanks, flammable paints, and touch-up paints.
Contact the product manufacturer for the relevant Safety Data Sheet (SDS) and detailed product information. The shipper is responsible for the identification, classification, packaging, marking, labeling, and preparation of documentation relating to dangerous goods and materials.
International Air Transport Association (IATA) / International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) regulations require shippers to receive specific training in the transport of dangerous goods before submitting such goods to another air carrier. Consult IATA or ICAO regulations for detailed information.
Packaging for freight shipments
Freight shipments must be packaged in accordance with related instructions.
You must package your freight shipments in such a way that other packages can be stacked on top. Make sure that cargo shipments are secured by straps (crossed) and securely secured to the pallet with plastic wrap. (Pallet loads secured only with the plastic film are not permitted). Avoid corrugated cardboard or wooden pallets with no bottom. You must secure all freight shipments over 68 kg (151 lbs.) On a forklift base, capable of accommodating the use of a pallet truck. The minimum specifications for such a base are shown in the illustration provided.
Express freight shipments
To minimize the risk of damage or delay to your freight shipments, please ensure that any individual item in your shipment weighing more than 68 kg (150 lbs.) Is strapped on all sides with metal strapping bands hard or highly resistant plastic straps that cannot be broken.
If your freight is made up of a single item and is shipped in a hard container (plywood, metal), and if it weighs more than 68 kg (150 lbs.), It does not have to be strapped in when '' an external clock or an external clamping device are used (closures with glue, nails or screws are not sufficient).
Sealing and labeling instructions
• When sealing external corrugated cardboard containers, tape a minimum of three strips of tape at least 5 cm (2 ") wide on the top and bottom of the box.
• Seal all flaps and closure joints by applying the H method.
• Place the shipping label on the top of the larger side of the package.
• If shipping parts that cannot be packed in corrugated outer containers, label them adequately to them.
• Attach a non-transferable hangtag on pieces wrapped and protected with cushioning material and paste the shipping label.