Engine Cases - Shipping Your Engines
Are you considering the move from wood pallets to plastic engine cases? What information do you need to make that decision?
- Cost per Trip
- Product Protection
- Storage Space
- Product Image
If cost were the only consideration, a comparison is easy to make. Plastic engine cases have been in use for 15 years. Some of the original cases are still in the field. Average life is closer to 10 years, but the pay-back takes only 3 or 4 round trips. Using the average cost of pallets, crating, corrugated, plastic wrap, and labor, a disposable package costs about $25.00 at the low end and up to $50.00 for a custom configuration. Plastic engine cases, including an insert to cradle the engine and a strap to hold it, cost from $125.00 to $200.00. The return on investment of less than a year is quicker than new production equipment.
Product Protection:
Protection of your valuable engine is a key consideration. Endural plastic cases have been tested at both OEM test facilities and common carrier. The ability of Endural cases to absorb impact is unparalleled. So your product arrives in tact, clean, and as good as it looked when it left your plant. The installer can easily remove the engine and best of all, load the core for a safe, undamaged return.
Storage Space:
The Endural plastic case nests compactly when empty and stacks when full. Cases can be stacked 3 high when full, thus using less floor and truck space. This feature will be much appreciated by your warehouse and inventory staff.
Product Image:
Marketing and sales people know that packaging makes an impression. Quality packaging means quality products. Package your engines such that your customer knows there is quality inside.
In this short article we have not touched on other reasons for using plastic such as the ability to recycle, the ease of handling and the fact that there will be no leaks on your floors or in your trucks. For more information regarding the Endural case that fits your needs, call (800) 800-0553. We look forward to hearing from you.