UN Rated Crates
CAREFUL MATERIALS HANDLING
Certified UN Rated Crates
At Craters & Freighters Phoenix, we take pride in our comprehensive capabilities to design, test, and produce UN-rated packaging tailored explicitly for your hazardous materials.
Our professional shipping and crating teams combine cutting-edge design expertise with rigorous testing protocols as required in 49 CFR, Part 178, to ensure that your hazardous materials are transported and stored with the highest level of safety and compliance.
Whether you are dealing with chemicals, batteries, or other hazardous materials, our UN-rated packaging provides the assurance you need. That’s why numerous businesses trust our customized solutions; we prioritize both functionality and the safety of your products.
If you’d like to learn more about how we design and create UN rated crates, please contact us today.
What is UN Specification Packaging?
While not law, the UN Model Regulations are the go-to guide for safely transporting hazardous materials internationally. They also inspire national regulations, ensuring consistency for hazmat shipping worldwide.
UN Specification Packaging, also known as Performance Oriented Package (POP), refers to packaging that has been rigorously tested and certified to meet the safety standards established by the United Nations Model Regulations for the Transport of Dangerous Goods. This packaging ensures the safe handling and secure transport of dangerous goods and potentially harmful substances.
Recognizable by its distinctive packaging code, these crates are meticulously tested according to the specific standards established by the United Nations.
Here are some of the benefits of using UN Specification Packaging:
- Enhanced safety: UN-marked packaging helps to protect people and the environment from the risks associated with hazardous materials transportation.
- Reduced costs: By using packaging that is already certified to meet international standards, companies can avoid the need for additional testing and approval processes.
- Simplified compliance: UN-marked packaging makes it possible for companies to comply with national and international regulations for transporting hazardous materials.
- Overall, UN Specification Packaging plays a vital role in ensuring the safe and efficient transportation of hazardous materials around the world.
Our Phoenix packaging specialists design crates that can be transported worldwide by rail, road, sea, and air and can carry all goods included in the list of dangerous goods provided by UN Model Regulations..
UN Rated Wood Crates
Our skilled designers are prepared to create distinctive UN rated wooden crates engineered to contain hazardous and perilous materials. Each crate is manufactured under the approval of Packing Groups I, II, and III to ensure precise fabrication and assembly.
UN rated wood crates include:
- 4C1 Natural Wood Box
- 4C2 Natural Wood Box
- 4D Plywood Box
- 4F Reconstituted Wood Box
- 50 D Plywood Box, Large
UN Testing and Certification
Our crates undergo a rigorous testing process that adheres to DOT Title 49 Section 173 and 178 standards, so you can rest assured that your materials can be securely and effectively shipped or stored.
The testing we commonly perform includes:
- Vibration tests
- Bottom lift tests
- Stacking tests
- Drop tests
Our tests are provided using trusted verification systems because we respect their importance and know our customers rely on us for a successful shipment.
UN & DOT Regulations for Shipping Hazardous Materials
The UN Recommendation delineates the prerequisites for shipping hazardous materials, with regulatory oversight provided by the Department of Transportation (DOT).
The UN shipping requirements for the design and testing of wood crates and boxes include:
- Title 49 Sec. 173.185: Packaging for Lithium Cells and Batteries
- Title 49 Sec. 173.211: Non-Bulk Packagings for Solid Hazardous Materials in Packaging Group I – Table of Authorized Outer Packagings
- Title 49 Sec. 173.211: Non-Bulk Packagings for Solid Hazardous Materials in Packaging Group II – Table of Authorized Outer Packagings
- Title 49 Sec. 173.211: Non-Bulk Packagings for Solid Hazardous Materials in Packaging Group III – Table of Authorized Outer Packagings
- Title 49 Sec. 178: Performance Testing for Large Packaging (50D Wood Crates)
Other crating, packaging, and shipping services we offer include:
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