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*If the machine has any Halogen tube lights, then should be removed and discarded of. | *If the machine has any Halogen tube lights, then should be removed and discarded of. | ||
*Crate the machine or place it on top of a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pallet pallet] with all the accessories. Pallets can usually be found for free at the back of industrial parks or warehouse districts. They can also be found at home improvement stores and are also usually given away for free.[[File:220px-Wooden_pallet_with_glove.jpg|thumb| | *Crate the machine or place it on top of a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pallet pallet] with all the accessories. Pallets can usually be found for free at the back of industrial parks or warehouse districts. They can also be found at home improvement stores and are also usually given away for free.[[File:220px-Wooden_pallet_with_glove.jpg|thumb|left|The classic wooden pallet]] | ||
**There are also companies that custom make crates on location | **There are also companies that custom make crates on location | ||
*Put stretch film or plastic to protect the machine from the weather or other merchandise that is on the truck. | *Put stretch film or plastic to protect the machine from the weather or other merchandise that is on the truck. | ||
Revision as of 23:00, 14 August 2013
The following Shipping Procedures for Crates and Pallets (small machines) can be used when transporting small embroidery equipment.
Small equipment can be any machines that will fit on a pallet or inside a crate. Generally machines with 1 - 6 heads. Usually machines larger than or equal to 6 heads are better shipped LTL
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Packing
To ensure the machine(s) purchased by the client arrives in the best condition possible, follow these simple instructions:
- Package all the accessories in boxes. Tape the boxes and label the boxes with the buyers contact info.
- Make sure the machine is on the middle needle so that the head is centered. If the head is not centered, it might vibrate loose.
- Thread should be pulled about 1 foot out from the tip of the needles and then tied off together and attached to the thread holders.
- Spools of thread should be pulled about 1.5 feet out from the first eyelet of the machines and then cut off. The threads should then all be tied off together just left to hang.
- If the machine has a thread rack that can be very easily removed or lowered then remove or lower it.
- If the machine has any Halogen tube lights, then should be removed and discarded of.
- Crate the machine or place it on top of a pallet with all the accessories. Pallets can usually be found for free at the back of industrial parks or warehouse districts. They can also be found at home improvement stores and are also usually given away for free.
- There are also companies that custom make crates on location
- Put stretch film or plastic to protect the machine from the weather or other merchandise that is on the truck.
- Strap the machine to the pallet using motorcycle straps or something similar that will not damage the machine. Be sure the strap is tight enough to the machine so it does not shift when the truck is moving but, not too tight to damage anything.
- Take a picture of the crate or pallet and send it to intlsales (At) tewh com
- Ask the driver to sign the BL and send it by fax to 817-223-4462