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Skidding

Services

Skidding

Maximum Support for Heavy Equipment and Oversized Loads

Custom Skids for Shipping: Premium Wood Skids Built to Last

Cratex specializes in wood skids designed for secure and efficient shipping of heavy, oversized, and irregularly shaped equipment. Our wide range of skids for shipping includes stringer skids, heavy duty skids, light duty skids, pallets, and sea container skids—each built to meet specific handling, weight, and transportation needs. Whether you're moving machinery across town or shipping goods overseas, Cratex delivers reliable, custom-built skid solutions that ensure safe transport, easy handling, and maximum stability throughout the logistics process.

Stringer Skids

Cratex’s Stringer Wood Skids deliver exceptional strength and stability, making them the perfect choice for heavy materials and loads with uneven weight distribution. Our durable wood skids for shipping provide a solid, reliable base that ensures safe transport and easy handling, even in the most demanding industrial and shipping environments.

Ideal for:

  • Heavy equipment and machinery

  • Uneven weight distribution

  • Domestic and international shipments

Heavy Duty Skids

Cratex’s Heavy Duty Wood Skids are engineered for maximum strength and durability, making them ideal for shipping large, high-value, or industrial equipment. These robust wood skids are designed to withstand extreme weight and rough handling, providing a stable and secure foundation for even the most demanding transport jobs.

Ideal for:

  • Oversized machinery and industrial components

  • Heavy, concentrated loads with uneven weight distribution

  • Domestic and international shipping

Light Duty Skids

Cratex’s Light Duty Wood Skids provide a practical and economical solution for shipping lighter materials. These wood skids are designed for shipping, easy handling and reduced weight, helping to lower shipping costs while maintaining reliable stability throughout transit.

Ideal for:

  • Smaller machinery, crates, and components

  • Short-term storage and local transport

  • Items requiring lightweight but sturdy support

Pallets

Cratex offers high-quality wood skids and pallets designed to streamline shipping, handling and storage. Built for strength and durability, our wood skids are ideal for warehouse operations, export shipments, and heavy-duty industrial applications. Custom sizes and designs ensure your skids for shipping meet exact project requirements efficiently and reliably.

Ideal for:

  • Warehouse storage and racking systems

  • Global shipping and export packaging

  • Heavy loads requiring secure, stable support

Sea Container Skids

Cratex’s Sea Container Skids are expertly engineered wood skids designed for secure, space-efficient loading and shipping within standard shipping containers. Built to endure the harsh conditions of ocean freight, these skids provide a durable and reliable foundation for heavy, oversized, or irregularly shaped cargo, ensuring safe and efficient sea transport.

Ideal for:

  • Efficient container loading and maximum space utilization

  • Heavy or oversized equipment for international shipping

  • Compliance with global export requirements

Meeting Regulatory Shipping Requirements

Clear Identification for Safe, Compliant Skidding

Cratex offers high-quality marking solutions for wood skids, ensuring every skid for shipping is clearly identified and meets all regulatory and shipping requirements. From custom handling instructions to international export labels, we use durable, weather-resistant materials that keep critical information visible and intact throughout the entire shipping and transport process.