Packaging - Artproof

All our products are safely packaged for transport.

Standard crates

All Artproof standard crates are made for transport by truck, boat or plane. Crates are compliant with European shipment standards.

External case is made of 12mm plywood and reinforced from edges either with pine or plywood framing.

Crates heavier than 30kg have 10cm feet to allow handling with heavy lifting equipment and handles from either metal or wood.

The lid has a gasket tape around the perimeter to keep out dust and moisture.

The lid is closed with screws.

Protective foam layer inside the crate is 20 – 40mm thick all around the artwork, depending on the needs. All foam panels are stuck in place with hot-melt glue (not solvent or water based adhesive).

Crates have all the usual markings for shipping artworks.

Premium crates

All Artproof premium crates are made for transport by truck, boat or plane. Crates are strong enough to handle all sort of manipulation and climate changes. Crates are compliant with all international shipment standards. All wood is ISPM15 compliant and stamped accordingly.

External case is made of minimum 15mm plywood and reinfoced from edges either with pine or plywood framing. All sides are connected with screws (to stop from cracking open in case of inpact)

Crates have 10cm feet to allow handling with heavy lifting equipment and handles from either metal or wood.

The lid has a gasket tape around the perimeter to keep out dust and moisture.

The lid is closed with special butterfly-clamps

Interior of the case is lined with a special laminated aluminium barrier foil consisting of polyester, aluminium foil and polythene, to prevent corrosion and moisture damage to works of art.

Protective foam layer is minimum 40mm thick all around the artwork. All foam panels are stuck in place with hot-melt glue (not solvent or water based adhesive).

Foam panels can upon request be additionaly covered with Tyvek that keeps out dust particles. Tyvec is breathable (prevents moisture from trapping inside artworks and also has antistatic properties. Tyvec surface is smooth, tear-resistant and lint-free.

Crates have all the usual markings for shipping artworks.

Custom crates with special wishes are possible. with wheels, with beehive structure in case many same-size images are packed etc.