Rack Crates
Protect Your Investment
Because of initiatives such as the Open Compute Project (OCP), racks are now being shipped fully configured, weighing as much as 3750 lbs. (1700 kg) and costing ~$250,000 in hardware and setup. Protecting your valuable equipment with a rack server shipping crate ensures that it will arrive safely and work once it is installed in the data center. Often rack crates need to be designed for multiple use, which lowers the cost per trip.
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Quality Measured in Results
LPC manufactures rack crates to tight tolerances which leads to superior performance of the crate especially when a shock or impact occurs. Today's multimode supply chains and material handlers place damaging vibrations, shocks, and stresses on equipment and packaging – especially when handled by 3rd parties. We manufacture every crate from high quality lumber, plywood, foam, and fasteners according to our proven designs. We inspect and mark each rack crate so that the maximum precautions have been taken to protect every piece of equipment. Each rack will fit snuggly so that it will not move during the entire delivery path.
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Every Rack Crate Is Customized
Our design engineers are experts at taking your requirements and translating them into a cost effective plan that incorporate the most successful ramps, foam support, and the structure and base of the crate. Designing for the weight and geometry of your equipment ensures that the crate will perform its function and the equipment will not shift around during transit. The correct amount, type, and density of foam will be designed for shock absorption and vibration dampening. Blocking and bracing secures the payload, and a good design eases loading and unloading which minimizes accidents and increases efficiency.
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LPC – Your Packaging Partner
Over the past few years Larson Packaging Company (LPC) has built thousands of rack crates to support the migration to cloud and next generation data centers. All LPC crates are manufactured in the USA in our Milpitas California facility. LPC also works with other suppliers to ensure that your rack crate can be manufactured to our standards and performance. To date, we have partnered with providers in the UK, and Memphis TN. In Milpitas, LPC maintains extensive inventory and can design and build rack crates on short notice in quantity. LPC will meet your timetable, and work to quickly resolve any issues if they arise. As your packaging partner we will work beside you in your supply chain, giving you reliability and flexibility for all your packaging needs.
