There are many variations of Wooden Crate designs. By far the most common are closed , open and framed.
A Closed Crate is one that is completely or nearly completely enclosed with material such as plywood or lumber boards.
Goods or shipping containers are often placed on a pallet secured with strapping, stretch wrap or shrink wrap and shipped.
Although pallets come in all manner of sizes and configurations, all pallets fall into two very broad categories.
A pallet is the structural foundation of a unit load which allows handling and storage efficiencies.
A crate may be made of any material, for these reasons, the term crate used alone often implies one constructed of wood.
Crates can be made of wood, plastic, metal or other materials. The term crate often implies a large and strong container.
Goods or shipping containers are often placed on a pallet secured with strapping, stretch wrap or shrink wrap and shipped.
