Additional Protection and Security
CrateTec provide a range of additional protection and security for your crates and containers. These include custom form inserts, packaging labels, humidity containers and stenciling.
At CrateTec, our additional protection and security solutions are designed to go beyond standard packaging. We reduce damage, deter tampering, and safeguard your products from the moment they’re packed to their final destination. Through smart design, robust materials, and proven security enhancements, we help ensure your shipments arrive exactly as intended: intact, and secure.
Custom foam inserts
CrateTec supplies a comprehensive range of foam lining and foam insert solutions, tailored to protect your products during transport and storage.
- White Polylam foam
Recommended for highly valuable or fragile goods that are vulnerable to vibration or movement in transit, helping to minimise impact damage. - Anti-static foam lining and inserts
Ideal for products containing electronic components, reducing static build-up while providing enhanced protection throughout transportation. - LD45 Plastazote® foam
A 100% chemically inert material, presenting minimal risk of contamination. Particularly suited to delicate artwork, aerospace components, and MOD equipment. - Bespoke foam inserts
Cut foam can be precision-machined to the exact shape and dimensions of your product, including custom inserts and corner blocks. This ensures maximum protection and keeps items securely fixed in place throughout transit.
Packaging Labels
CrateTec provides robust, high-visibility labelling solutions that improve handling accuracy, enhance traceability, and support compliance during transport and storage.
Our packaging labels can be tailored to suit your specific requirements, including handling and warning labels to clearly identify fragile, heavy, or orientation-sensitive items. We also offer custom-printed labels featuring product information, barcodes, QR codes, and client branding to support identification and tracking. We can provide:
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Handling and warning labels
Clearly identify fragile, heavy, or orientation-specific items to ensure correct handling at every stage of transit. -
Custom-printed labels
Bespoke labels incorporating product details, handling instructions, barcodes, QR codes, or client branding for improved traceability and professionalism. -
Weather-resistant materials
Labels produced using durable substrates and adhesives that remain legible and securely fixed in challenging transport and storage environments. -
Compliance and export labels
Labelling solutions aligned with shipping, export, and industry standards to support smooth customs clearance and regulatory compliance. -
Tamper-evident labelling options
Additional security labels designed to highlight unauthorised access or interference during transit.
Humidity containers
CrateTec humidity control containers are designed to protect sensitive goods from moisture-related damage during storage and transit, helping to maintain product integrity in variable environmental conditions.
- Integrated humidity control solutions
Designed to regulate internal moisture levels and reduce the risk of corrosion, mould, and material degradation. - Protection for sensitive goods
Ideal for equipment, components, artwork, and products vulnerable to humidity fluctuations. - Custom-built container designs
Humidity control solutions can be incorporated into crates and containers built to your exact size and performance requirements. - Compatibility with desiccants and barrier materials
Designed to work alongside moisture-absorbing materials and vapour barriers for enhanced protection. - Reliable performance during long-term storage and export
Suitable for extended storage periods and international shipments where environmental conditions may vary significantly.
Stenciling
CrateTec provides clear, professional stencilling and compliance marking to support safe handling, brand visibility, and international shipping requirements.
- In-house computerised stencil cutting
Enables fast, accurate, and consistent stencilling across all crates and cases. - Branded logo stencilling
Promote your brand with personalised logo stencils, available in black, blue, or red ink. - Health and safety stencilling
Standard handling and warning markings help reduce the risk of incorrect handling during transit, particularly for fragile or high-value consignments. - ISPM15 compliance marking
All wooden cases are HT stamped to confirm compliance with international ISPM15 regulations, helping ensure smooth customs clearance and reducing the risk of delays or additional shipping charges.
How we work
Consultation
We discuss your product / shipment and goals to understand exactly what you need
Manufacture
We build your container using strong, ISPM 15 certified, heat-treated timber
Needs Analysis
We gather detailed information about your item to determine the right container specifications
Quality Check
We inspect your container for accuracy, durability, and full ISPM 15 compliance
Custom Design
We create a tailored container design that fits your item securely and safely
Delivery
We deliver the finished container to your location ready for packing and shipment
Client Approval
You review and approve the design before we begin production
Support
We remain available for advice, updates, or future container requirements
Products that meet your needs
Removal and Storage Containers
Clip Loc Crates
Shock Pallets
Wooden Crates
Specialised Pallets
Server Crates
Wooden Pallets
Od Size / Heavy Duty Pallets
Warehouse Containers
Protection and Security
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Frequently Asked Questions
CrateTec offers custom form inserts, packaging labels, humidity containers, and stenciling to enhance crate and container security and protection beyond standard packaging.
Their high-visibility, weather-resistant labels support handling accuracy, traceability, and compliance, including handling, warning, and custom-printed labels with barcodes, QR codes, and branding.
They discuss your needs, build a strong, ISPM 15 certified container tailored to your item, inspect for accuracy, and deliver a ready-to-use, compliant solution after your approval.
Additional protection reduces damage, deters tampering, and safeguards products from packing to delivery, ensuring they arrive intact and secure.
Humidity containers help protect sensitive goods from moisture-related damage during storage and transit, maintaining product integrity in variable environments.
ISPM 15 is a global standard for heat-treated wood packaging materials, ensuring they are safe for international shipping and free from pests.