CRATING & PACKING

MULTIUSE CRATE

Secure. Efficient. Engineered for Controlled Transit.

Designed for regional transport, interstate shuttle routes, and controlled domestic movements, the Multiuse Crate provides durable structural protection while maintaining cost efficiency. ACX plywood shell, Tyvek-lined interior, polyethylene foam bumpers, and an epoxy-coated screw closure — built to our same ICEFAT-certified standards and stamped for worldwide shipping.
Multiuse Crate at a glance
◆ACX Plywood Shell Construction
◆Tyvek-Lined Interior Panels
◆Epoxy-Coated Screw Closure
◆Certified for Worldwide Shipping
◆Cost-Efficient Domestic & International Option
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INSTITUTIONAL STANDARDS. PRACTICAL ECONOMICS.

Not every project requires a Museum Crate — and you shouldn't have to pay for one when you don't. The Multiuse Crate delivers the same ICEFAT-certified craftsmanship and in-house quality control in a configuration optimized for domestic transport, shuttle routes, and gallery exhibitions. It's built to protect your work, not just to check a specification box.

Shell Construction
ACX Plywood Shell
  • ◆ACX plywood panels — exterior-grade, sanded face for clean branding
  • ◆Over-locking top and bottom panel for structural rigidity
  • ◆Reinforced #2 pine battens and end blocks throughout
  • ◆3.5" structural skids (1.5" for small crates) for forklift and jack access
  • ◆1" x 4" pine top cleats — all joints glued, stapled, and screwed
  • ◆Stamped and certified for worldwide shipping
Closure System
Economical Screw Closure
  • ◆Economical screw closure system for fast, reliable opening and resealing
  • ◆Epoxy-coated dual-bit (Phillips & Robertson) flange head screws
  • ◆Secure and fully serviceable in all domestic handling environments
  • ◆Cost-efficient for projects where bolt-plate closure is not required
Interior Protection
Tyvek & Foam Interior
  • ◆Moisture-impermeable Tyvek-lined interior panels on all sides
  • ◆Neoprene gasket lining at lid opening for a reliable dust and moisture seal
  • ◆Polyethylene foam bumpers at all contact points for shock absorption
  • ◆.1875" foamcore tray and lid — custom-fit to object dimensions
  • ◆Object labeling integration for chain-of-custody tracking
Ideal For
When to Specify Multiuse
  • ◆Interstate shuttle routes between New York, Miami, Charlotte, and Los Angeles
  • ◆Museum and gallery exhibitions not requiring full insulation specification
  • ◆Private collector relocations within the continental United States
  • ◆Domestic transports where cost efficiency is a priority
  • ◆International transports where object does not require full climate insulation

"All crates are custom-built to object specifications. Dimensions, materials, and insulation levels may vary depending on project requirements."

Atelier 4 Crate Shop · ICEFAT-Certified · Built to Global Shipping Standards

IN-HOUSE CRATE SHOPS

Every crate is built in our own shops in New York, Miami, Los Angeles, and Charlotte — by master craftsmen who build nothing else. Consistent quality regardless of which location is handling your project.

BUILT TO THE OBJECT

Not sure whether your project needs a Multiuse or Museum Crate? Our team will assess the object, the route, and the risk level — and recommend the right specification. We'll never over-engineer when it isn't warranted.

PACCIN-TRAINED CRAFTSMEN

Our crate technicians receive ongoing education through PACCIN — the Packaging, Art Handling, Crating, and Crating Institute of North America — keeping our shop at the leading edge of crating technique and material science.

NEED A CRATE QUOTE?

Our crate shop team will assess your object and recommend the right configuration. If you're not sure whether your project calls for a Museum Crate or a Multiuse Crate, we'll help you decide — and quote both if useful.
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