Reliable support for heavy equipment and industrial logistics
Industrial machinery and equipment require stable support during handling, storage and transport. Without a properly designed base, lifting operations become more difficult and the risk of damage during transport increases.
Gerritsen Packing designs and manufactures custom skids and heavy duty pallets that provide reliable support for machinery, industrial equipment and oversized cargo. These structures form a strong foundation for safe lifting, loading and transport throughout the logistics process.
Because of their strength and practical design, heavy duty skids are widely used in machinery transport, export shipments and project logistics.
What are skids and heavy duty pallets?
Skids and heavy duty pallets are reinforced transport bases designed to support heavy or oversized equipment during handling and transport. These heavy duty pallets are frequently used for international shipments of industrial machinery and equipment.
While standard pallets are often used for general cargo, heavy duty skids are specifically designed for industrial machinery and equipment with significant weight or uneven load distribution. These bases provide a stable platform that allows equipment to be:
- lifted safely by forklifts or cranes
- positioned securely during transport
- handled efficiently during loading and unloading
Machines often have irregular shapes and concentrated weight points that require additional structural support. Depending on the cargo, skids can also include reinforcement beams, integrated lifting points or specialised supports.
Custom-built for machinery and equipment
Every machine has different dimensions, weight and lifting requirements. Gerritsen Packing therefore designs skids and pallets according to the specific characteristics of the equipment. For export packaging, Gerritsen Packing produces skids using ISPM 15 certified wood, ensuring compliance with international phytosanitary regulations. During the design process we consider:
- equipment dimensions and total weight
- centre of gravity
- lifting points and handling method
- transport method such as road, sea or air freight
- container or truck loading requirements
This approach ensures that the skid not only supports the equipment but also improves safety during the entire logistics process. Depending on the shipment requirements, skids can also be combined with additional packaging solutions such as:
- shrink wrapping
- barrier foil packaging
- custom export crates
- transport frames or machine bases
This creates a complete packaging system designed for safe transport and handling.
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Do you need custom skids or heavy duty pallets for machinery transport or export shipments?
Gerritsen Packing specialises in industrial packaging solutions for machinery transport, relocation projects and export logistics. Clients choose us because we provide:
- custom heavy duty skids and industrial pallets
- packaging designed around real transport conditions
- ISPM 15 certified export solutions
- integration with protective packaging and export crates
- practical expertise in machinery logistics
- reliable execution and clear communication
Our focus is simple: creating a stable foundation that supports safe and efficient transport of your equipment. Our specialists will help you determine the right transport base for your equipment and logistics requirements.
Get in touch today to discuss your packaging needs and ensure your machinery is transported on a safe and reliable foundation.
