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Step by step is our goal to giving the customer a first hand look at what we are doing. Opening our warehouse to the public without physically being here. Watch us work and give us your questions or comments regarding your item(s) and ask us questions about other item(s) that are displayed here. Tour our facilities from the comfort of you home or office and get the insight you may need to help you make a very well informed decision on your company or personal shipping needs. E-mail us at sales@sheatheinc.com or call in Murrieta 951.970.6908 or in Palm Springs 760.473.6980.

Sheathe Inc. of Murrieta, CA

Welcome and thank you for stopping in at our company blogger. You may get a first hand looks at the packing and shipping of single pieces or whole truck loads of items. If you use our service you may request postings of your item(s) from the front door to the motor carriers truck. Just give us a call at 951.970.6908 or 760.473.6980 for a quote or send us an e-mail at sales@sheatheinc.com

Heavy Machine Crating

This is basically the same as the last crate except this is only about three foot square but weighs a whopping 800 lbs. The same precautions are taken as the machine while blocking is not a requirement at the top since it is way too heavy and the lid will be mounted close to the part and this will keep it from shaking out. Blocking is a must at the bottom because this will prevent the part from sliding around in the crate.

Tall Standing Machines Crated

Remember the "Super Duper Crate"? As I explained before we would have to do more to the machine after the crate was completed. Rust inhibitor is use on the work surfaces to protect the working areas. After this step we cover the entire machine in plastic sheathing and shrink wrap everything tightly to the machine to create a barrier to prevent seepage of moisture during the shipment. Now to keep the machine from fall-overs within the crate or the entire crate itself we cross brace the machine at the top to prevent or slow the effects of instability at the top of the machine. Here you see the sheathing and the cross bracing. Although this crate may not look like it it is actually more than six feet tall which makes tip-overs a possibility, thus making these steps very necessary. The next step will be staging since we are almost done with every piece needing to be shipped. Staging will give us insight on how we should pack or crate the remaining pieces depending on the space available.

Crane Jib

This here is the crane jib assembly after we've blocked and braced the pieces to the skid and banded at points that support the trolley track. Hopefully you can see the blocking points and the way every piece was fit into itself to save on as much space as possible. There are five pieces in all to this assembly and all five will arrive together.

Lathe Machine

This is the lathe that was put on a skid and blocked. It now goes to the next step of moisture barrier coating, desiccant packets, plastic sheathing, and shrink wrap to protect against any salt water or moisture in general that may corrode or rust metal surfaces while sealed in a shipping container bound across the ocean.

Super Duper Crates!

This is the crate that will eventually ship our heavy machine. We haven't capped the crate because we still have to block and brace the top of the machine to prevent sway or a possible fall over.

Crated Machine

Now although this machine is heavy it is not enough to keep it in place during the shipping process. The base is actually narrower than the top so that makes it more unstable at the top and increases the chances of it falling over unless the feet are mounted to the base of the crate. Note the piece of timber running through the center base of the machine and bolted to the base of the crate, This pinches the base of the machine to the base of the crate thus decreasing the chance of slippage. The top is still an issue that will be dealt with before the crate is capped. Attachments and accessories are mounted to the base to be shipped as 'one unit' to keep everything together insuring that nothing will be left out or packed in a diffrent part of the shipment.

Furniture Pack and Shipping

This wood table was packed and boxed(table top down). It was put on a pallet before shipping where it was banded down and wrapped. The standard two inches all the way around the table in the box is a must. This is a cushion between the item and the box walls that may protect the item in the event of an accidental run-in with a forklift or some other object that can tear the side of the box. Styrofoam and hex board was put in at points between the item and the box walls to slow/cushion anything that may penetrate the outer wall.

Milling Skid for China

The milling machine is now on the skid it will be shipped with. Just to insure that the machine will not move during staging, loading, and unloading we have bolted the machine to the skid. There will also be blocking and banding that will be used later in the process.

Crane Jib

Lay out for heavy-duty skid to hold this and a second level to put the trolley track (An 'I' beam with stops on both ends). This piece is a very vital piece of the final lay out that will be tested during staging, Since there is a 48-50" wide piece that you can't place a standard pallet (48"x40") next to it so the width of this may fill that area without being too tight(but we won't know that until much later on).

Not so "Heavy Machine"

Busy, busy day! Not quite a Heavy Machine, It is a piece of machinery that will require about the same attention to detail as the truly "Heavy" Machinery. This is a surface grinder that is blocked, braced, and banded and waiting for the next step which will be moisture packs, plastic sheathing, and the final dims.

Custom Engine Crates

Engines are also a specialty of ours. This V.W. engine to be shipped to the east coast will be blocked, braced and crated for maximum protection against damage. Minus engine fluids, we can pack & crate your most prized possessions, Even your 440 Magnums or 351 Clevelands.

Lathe Blocked and Braced

Lathe on it's way to being ship ready. Blocking and bracing in place to keep it seated to the pallet, preventing sliding that can damage the item or other items in the area of this pallet.

High Value in Machine Shipment

Technical parts are also a big concern during the packing process. Insuring that they will ship in a cargo container with the least amount of moisture exposure.

Machine Shipment

Along with all of the heavy machines in this shipment there is alot of supporting parts and accessories. Everything will have to be packed in smaller boxes or crates that will ship as a part of the greater machines or systems. Templates of systems will be packed as closely as possible to prevent confusion at it's final destination.

A Job Well Done!

The completed 'home staging' job in Big Bear, CA. These items were dropped shipped to our warehouse and delivered the day of the interior design make over. If you are interested in this service please call 951.970.6908 or in the Palm Springs area call 760.473.6980.

Machine Shipment

Well, It is good to know that the shipment is going smoothly along towards the final staging process. We will be bringing you more pictures and comments real soon so keep following. sales@sheatheinc.com

Home Staging Client & Sheathe Crew

From Left; John, Nick, Judy(Interior Design Client), Winton, Kevin. On location in the Big Bear area of Southern California.

storage & warehouse services for Home Staging

Home staging storage is in an option to our customers in interior design. Contact us by email at sales@sheatheinc.com.

Custom Machine Skids Packing

This is done. Final dimensions and weight will be applied to the item later but is logged in my paperwork a.s.a.p. so everything will be in order when the staging process begins.New pictures and insight every two days. Follow closely.

We Begin Our Shipment!

And here we go! This is our first palletized heavy machine. It has been bagged and wrapped in plastic sheeting to protect against moisture that will be a factor in a shipping container. Moisture packs are included to absorb any excess moisture that may enter the barrier of protection. Steel banding, also wood blocking is used to keep the machine in place on the pallet.

Miller? Is that you?

Milling machines don't make the ideal shipping item, We can make your worries disappear. Sales@sheatheinc.com

Heavy Items?

5 Ton item you want shipped? Here we go.... Five tons of percision test equipment ready to be prepared for shipping.

Just a fraction

As promised, Here are a few pictures of the items to be packed, crated, and shipped. This is an industrial shipment and does not include fine art or sculptures but some items are valued at more than $35,000.

Follow our next shipment

Industrial Shippment 1

Hello friends. I intend to bring all of you with me, step by step while the company receives, crates & packs, stages, and loads a shipping container with our most recent account. I will do my best to show every step and extra precautions used to insure that this shipment, and every shipment we do is done right from the front door to the back door. So follow closely and let us give you a first hand tour of how we handle your best intrests.

Drop Shipping

Drop shipping and outsourcing for your products or personals. Warehouse services and monthly storage is also offered. http://sales@sheatheinc.com

Machine Crated

High value machines must make it to its destination in perfect condition? Drop us an email and tell us what you need. sales@sheatheinc.com

Industrial Packing and Crating

Industrial staging, packing, and shipping. Without all of the hassles and headaches. email us at sales@sheatheinc.com

Fine Art Sculptures

Worried about your things making it to its destination? Email us at sales@sheatheinc.com

Art Crated

Paintings and sculptures crated. Email at sales@sheatheinc.com.

Laser Crated

Laser crated for international shipment. Email at sales@sheatheinc.com. This laser is valued at about $250,000.00 and to be sure that it arrives in the same condition as it shipped then you must consult our expert packing and shipping staff. We can help you or your company find the best possible crating, packing or shipping options to best fit your needs. Call us at:

• (951)970-6908

Art Auctions Pack and Crating

Fine art crating of sculptures, paintings, and antique items. Custom packing unique to every piece. Serving Southern California. Call 951.970.6908 or 760.473.6980.

Outsourcing? Try Us!

Outsource packing and crating with Sheathe Inc. Southern California 951.970.6908

Sheathe Inc. Of Southern Ca.

Specialty pack, crate , and more.