A perfect casting can still arrive as a claim if packaging is an afterthought. Export crating for aluminum parts is about three enemies: moisture, impact and vibration — each handled differently depending on part value and finish.
We treat packaging as part of the specification, not a warehouse habit. For anodized or machined parts we add corrosion-protection steps that most small foundries skip.
Key Points
- Layer 1 — protection: VCI paper or bags for machined/anodized faces, foam or rubber separators between parts, desiccant where humidity is a concern.
- Layer 2 — containment: sturdy cartons or wooden crates sized to the part; heavy castings get plywood crates with blocking to stop shifting.
- Layer 3 — marking: outer labels with PO number, carton count and handling marks; a packing list in each shipment.
- Checklist at arrival: open within 30 days, check for moisture stains, count vs packing list, and photograph any damage before signing the carrier's POD.