Requirements
Transporting shock- and vibration-sensitive goods
Shocks occur mainly during handling – lifting, setting down, manoeuvring. Shock-sensitive goods such as metrology, optics or spindles therefore benefit from few handling steps, good damping in the packaging and calm handling.
What matters
- Avoid handling steps
- Every transhipment is a risk. Direct transport reduces it to loading and unloading.
- Damping in the packaging
- Foam, spring elements or moulded inserts absorb shocks – the shipper provides the packaging.
- Shock indicators
- Indicators show at handover whether a threshold was exceeded.
- Calm loading
- Move pallet trucks and forklifts gently, do not tip packages.
Planning questions
We clarify these points before quoting – the earlier they are known, the more precise the plan.
- What shock sensitivity does the manufacturer state?
- Does the packaging have damping?
- Should shock indicators be attached?
- How is loading done – dock, pallet truck, forklift?
- Should direct transport be planned?
What we need from you
- Requirement “Shock-sensitive”
- Packaging
- Handling equipment
- Date
What we do for you
What we organise
- Individual planning of your consignment – handling, date and handover aligned
- Direct transport without transhipment and documented handover by agreement
- Additional insurance on request – scope clearly agreed in the quote
Good to know
Damped packaging and few handling steps are the most effective protection – direct transport reduces handling to loading and unloading.
How it works
- 01
Request
You state category of goods, rough route, date and special requirements – confidential details only in conversation.
- 02
Review
We check packaging, handling equipment and route and propose a form of transport with as little handling as possible.
- 03
Quote
You receive a quote with the agreed scope – direct transport, handover and insurance as discussed.
- 04
Execution
Calm loading, firm securing, direct transport by agreement, calm unloading.
Questions and answers: Shock- and vibration-sensitive goods
How do you protect shock-sensitive goods?
With few handling steps, calm handling and direct transport on request. Damped packaging and shock indicators from the shipper complement this effectively.
Where do most shocks occur?
During handling – lifting, setting down, manoeuvring. That is why direct transport with only one loading and unloading helps.
What do shock indicators show?
Whether a defined threshold was exceeded en route. This becomes visible at handover and can be noted.
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Details for planning
- Requirement “Shock-sensitive”
- Packaging
- Handling equipment
- Date