How To Package The Metal Electrical Enclosure: The Complete Buying

Before shipping or storing metal electrical enclosures, you must adopt reliable and effective packaging solutions.

First, I will start by highlighting the fundamental aspects you must consider when packaging metal electrical enclosures.

Then, I will highlight the procedures you should follow for safe metal electrical enclosure packaging.

Let’s dive right in:

Electrical Enclosure

Package Electrical Enclosures Column By Column

From experience, I have seen most clients complain about assembly deformation when shipping and handling metal electrical enclosures.

Therefore, shipping electrical enclosures column by column will significantly prevent this.

However, you can also package two columns or a fully assembled electrical enclosure.

It still works, as long as you ensure the packaging is very secure and safe.

Whether To Choose Cases Or Crates

Again, this is a fundamental aspect when packaging metal electrical enclosures.

I will make this simple – whether to go for cases or crates will depend on the level of protection you need.

Logically, shipping electrical enclosures from China to the U.S.A will require robust packaging solutions.

So factors you must consider are:

Shipping environment
Means of shipping
Duration you intend to store the electrical enclosure

Whether To Wrap Electrical Enclosure With Polyethylene Cover Or Not

Cover electrical enclosure with polyethylene

Covering electrical enclosures with polythene is a standard practice in the industry today.

Even though it will protect the metal electrical enclosure from water or dust, it may not be the best.

You should use this approach when the shipping or storage environment is not severe.

Also, the duration for storage should be within three months.

The two standards that will help you when it comes to these are SEI3b or SEI4c.

For instance, SEI4c is a perfect alternative when shipping electrical enclosures by sea.

That is, your metal electrical enclosure will be in a wooden box.

The packaging material within the wooden box should be waterproof with desiccants.

It should form a partial vacuum.

Protect Electrical Panel From Mechanical Damage

You can include Styrofoam or carton box when packing metal electrical enclosure.

It will protect the electrical enclosure from mechanical shock.

Thereby ensuring the electrical enclosure columns are safe.

Please note that your packaging must protect the metal electrical enclosure from mechanical damage, moisture, besides other environmental factors such as excess heat, chemicals, etc.

Putting carton box at the edges of an electrical enclosure

Choose A Strong Foundation That Can Support Weight Of Metal Electrical Enclosure

The weight of custom electrical enclosures vary greatly depending on the design, size, and material type.

For instance, considering the exact sizes and design, stainless steel electrical enclosure will be heavier than aluminum.

So you need a robust platform – always go for the wooden option.

Electrical enclosure on a wooden platform

Package Metal Electrical Enclosure In Wooden Box

When you’re shipping electrical enclosures overseas, using wooden boxes is always a perfect alternative.

However, as you opt for the wooden packaging, ensure you comply with the ISPM-15 rules and guidelines.

So, the wooden box or crate will form the outer casing of the enclosure before you loading in the shipping container.

Of course, you can also use corrugates boxes for small metal electrical enclosures.

However, for sea shipping, the corrugated box may need additional protection.

As You Package The Metal Electrical Enclosure Consider Handling Mechanism

The overall construction of the packaging should allow for easy and safe handling of the metal electrical enclosure.

A reason you must consider the:

Dimensions of both the electrical enclosure and packaging material
Base surface areas
Centre of gravity
Kind of handling mechanism – it should allow for a versatile handling mechanism
Weight of the enclosure and packaging solution

Remember, a suitable handling mechanism will make removing the electric enclosure panel easier without causing damages.

Know International Rules And Regulation For Electrical Enclosure Packaging

Any time you are packaging metal electrical enclosure, it must conform to specific rules and regulations.

Some of these rules include;

ISPM 15 – when you’re using any wooden casing to package an electrical enclosure
IATA Regulation – when you intend to ship the electrical enclosure via air freight
DIN EN ISO 9002

In short, be acquainted with all rules and regulations, depending on the mode of shipping you intend to use.

Mark The Metal Electrical Enclosure Packaging Appropriately

It would be best if you mark the electric enclosure package appropriately.

For instance, you can indicate:

Compliance with the necessary rules and regulations
Dimensions of the package

Weight of the package

The section that should face up – you can use arrows
Or, any other information people handling the metal electrical enclosure should adhere to

Inspect Electrical Enclosure Packaging Before Sealing

When Packaging metal electrical enclosure, you should have a checklist.

It will help you ensure you have packaged all the necessary accessories and documentation before sealing.

Besides, ensure the packaging is of good quality before the final sealing.

Labelling electrical enclosure box

At this point, we have covered virtually all the fundamental aspects you should consider anytime you package the metal electric enclosure.

Now, how should you put our discussion above into practice:

Place metal electrical enclosure on a strong platform that can support its weight
For large electrical enclosures, put Styrofoam or carton box on all the edges. Then carefully wrap using polythene paper. You should ensure it’s tight without any movement.
For small metal electrical enclosures, wrap them with polythene paper. Then insert the Styrofoam as you fix them in a corrugated box. Lastly, seal the package using tape.
While on the large metal electrical enclosure (no. 2 above), carefully insert it in the wooden box or crate.
Secure the metal electrical enclosure in the wooden box to prevent possible movements
Seal and label the wooden box.

At this point, your metal electrical enclosure will be ready for shipping.

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