Clean, Secure & Precision-Engineered Protection for Sensitive Medical Devices
Medical Equipment Crating - GTA & Canada
Medical equipment requires exceptional care - these devices are sensitive, expensive, and often must arrive calibrated and ready for immediate use. We specialize in custom crating solutions designed specifically for the unique demands of healthcare equipment
Why Medical Equipment Crating Is Different
Medical devices aren't just expensive - they arrive pre-configured and calibrated, with zero tolerance for movement during transit. Standard freight packaging isn't engineered for this.
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Calibration is lost in transit and it's expensive to recover
Most diagnostic and laboratory equipment is factory-calibrated before shipment. A crate that allows any movement during transport means the device needs recalibration at destination — typically $500–$5,000+ per unit, plus days of clinical downtime before the equipment can be used. Our crating eliminates movement. Each item is immobilized against shock, vibration, and lateral forces from the moment it leaves origin to the moment it arrives. -
Shock limits are tighter than you think
Medical imaging systems, analytical instruments, and surgical robots have published G-force shock limits from the OEM. Standard palletized LTL freight regularly exceeds these limits during loading, transit, and unloading. We design cushioning systems around the specific shock limits of your equipment — and can reference OEM packaging specifications when available. -
ESD damage is invisible until the device fails
Standard packaging foam generates static. For medical electronics — control boards, power supply units, imaging modules, and sensor arrays — static discharge can cause damage that's undetectable at delivery and only appears as a field failure weeks later. We use ESD-safe foam, grounded anti-static barriers, and conductive packaging for any electronic medical component.
Diagnostic & Imaging Equipment
Laboratory Equipment
What We Crate
- Ultrasound systems and consoles
- X-ray components and accessories
- CT / MRI related components (tables, coils, modules)
- Patient monitoring and diagnostic stations
- Surgical devices and medical carts
- Sterilization units and specialty instruments
- Dental equipment and chairs
- Therapy and rehabilitation devices
- Incubators and environmental chambers
- Centrifuges, analyzers, and testing systems
- Microscopes and precision optical equipment
- Lab automation equipment and robotics
We provide specialized crating for all types of medical and healthcare equipment
Hospital Equipment
- Control units, computers, and sensitive modules
- Power supplies, calibration tools, and accessories
- Spare parts kits and fragile components
Electronics & Support Systems
Equipment-Specific Requirements
Different equipment categories require fundamentally different approaches:
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Imaging Equipment - MRI, CT, X-Ray
MRI components require non-ferrous fasteners and materials within magnetic proximity. CT gantry components are precision-aligned assemblies - shock during transit can misalign detector arrays, requiring factory service on arrival. We coordinate with OEM installation teams on crate design when needed and can work from manufacturer packing specifications. -
Laboratory Equipment
Centrifuges are particularly vulnerable - rotor imbalance caused by transit shock can damage the bearing system immediately or cause failure under load. Mass spectrometers and PCR systems contain precision optical paths that misalign under shock below detectable damage thresholds. We document the shock thresholds used in crate design so your biomedical team knows what to inspect on arrival. -
Surgical Robots and Precision Instruments
Articulated surgical systems have joint tolerances measured in microns. Every joint must be locked and every arm braced against lateral movement. Interior foam is custom-cut to hold each component in its exact shipped position - nothing touches the crate wall, nothing can shift. -
Temperature-Sensitive and Pharmaceutical Equipment
Pharmaceutical processing equipment and cold chain systems require vapor barriers sized for the transit time and destination climate. We specify desiccant quantities based on expected humidity exposure - not a standard formula, but calculated per shipment.
Specialized Protection
Precision Calibration Protection
Regulatory Compliance
Medical devices often arrive factory-calibrated. Our crating methods protect sensitive calibration through shock absorption, vibration dampening, and secured positioning that prevents any movement during transport.
All crating meets international standards including ISPM 15 certification for export shipments, ensuring smooth customs clearance to medical facilities worldwide.
Anti-Static Protection
Sensitive electronic components receive ESD-safe packaging with grounded materials and anti-static barriers to prevent electrostatic discharge damage.
Temperature & Humidity Control
Clean & Sterile Packaging
Climate-controlled packaging with vapor barriers, desiccants, and sealed construction maintains stable conditions, protecting sensitive electronics and preventing condensation damage.
We maintain clean handling procedures and can provide additional protective barriers to keep equipment free from contaminants during transport.
Air Freight
Best for time-sensitive equipment, replacement parts, or urgent hospital/lab needs. We coordinate fast routing and compliant handling.
Ocean Freight
Cost-effective international shipping for larger medical systems and non-urgent equipment, with export crating designed for humidity and long transit.
Ground Freight
Ideal for secure domestic and cross-border transport across Canada and the USA, including appointment deliveries where required.
Shipping Options
We coordinate the full move based on urgency and handling requirements
On-Site Crating
Crate equipment at your facility to reduce handling risk, especially for large systems or sensitive environments.
Additional Services
Customs Clearance
Complete regulatory documentation and customs support for international medical equipment shipments.
Pickup & Delivery
Scheduled pickup, careful handling, and delivery to your carrier, terminal, or destination.
Storage Solutions
Secure short-term or long-term storage for crated medical equipment before or after shipping.
Insurance Coverage
Comprehensive cargo insurance tailored for high-value medical equipment during transport and storage.
Freight forwarders shipping healthcare equipment internationally
Laboratories and research facilities
Universities and innovation centers
Auction buyers and equipment resellers
Biomedical engineering teams
Hospitals and clinics
Medical equipment manufacturers and distributors
Our medical equipment crating solutions serve
Who We Work With
Delivery Coordination with Healthcare Facilities
Hospital and clinical deliveries have requirements that standard freight doesn't address:
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Biomedical team briefing
We provide crate weight, dimensions, centre of gravity, and handling notes to your biomedical engineering team before delivery so installation proceeds immediately on arrival. -
Clearance checks
We assess crate dimensions against elevator capacity and corridor widths before building. If the crated equipment won't physically reach the installation point inside the facility, we find out before we build, not after. -
Dock scheduling
Most healthcare facilities require 24-48 hours advance notice for dock appointments. We contact your receiving team directly to confirm the arrival window. -
OEM warranty compliance
For equipment still under manufacturer warranty, we follow OEM packing specifications and provide documentation that the crate met those specifications. -
Clean environment handling
Our team can work in restricted clinical areas with appropriate footwear and PPE as required by the facility.
Your Questions, Answered
We use custom shock absorption, vibration dampening, and secured positioning systems that prevent any movement, protecting factory calibration throughout transport.
Yes, we specialize in large, sensitive diagnostic equipment and coordinate any special handling requirements including weight, size, and calibration protection.
Yes, our crates include vapor barriers, desiccants, and sealed construction to maintain stable temperature and humidity for sensitive medical electronics.
We understand medical timelines are critical. Lead times vary by equipment size, but we offer expedited services for urgent hospital installations and equipment replacements.
Absolutely. We coordinate delivery schedules with healthcare facilities to ensure equipment arrives during their preferred installation windows.
Yes, we coordinate all international documentation, regulatory compliance, and customs clearance through our broker partners who specialize in medical equipment. Learn more here!
All sensitive electronic medical equipment receives ESD-safe packaging with grounded materials and anti-static barriers to prevent damage.
Yes, we follow manufacturer packing guidelines and can coordinate with OEM teams to ensure compliance with warranty and handling requirements.