How Zhongtuo Packs and Ships Floor Decking Roll Forming Machines for Safe Global Delivery
Packing and shipping large industrial machinery like a floor decking roll forming machine requires far more than just loading it onto a truck or into a container. At Zhongtuo, we follow a strict, detail-oriented process to ensure that every piece of equipment arrives at the customer’s site in perfect condition — with zero deformation, scratches, or functional issues caused by transit.
This article outlines the step-by-step packaging and shipping procedure we use for our floor decking roll forming machines and accessories, ensuring maximum safety and protection throughout long-distance transport.
Step 1: Pre-Packing Preparation – A Clean and Stable Base
Before any equipment enters the container, our workers perform a thorough inspection of the container floor, ensuring it’s clean, level, and free of sharp objects or protrusions. Even minor bumps or metal edges can damage machine surfaces or distort alignment during shipment.
Next, we strategically place custom-designed wooden or steel support blocks throughout the container base. These supports are:
Uniform in height for level weight distribution
Wide at the base to maximize stability
Positioned to match the machine’s structural support points
This preparation provides a solid, vibration-resistant foundation for the floor decking machine, significantly reducing the risk of damage during loading and transit.
Step 2: Equipment Inspection and Cleaning
Once the base is ready, we move on to inspecting the main machine body, transmission system, electric control cabinet, forming rollers, and other accessories.
✅ We record any visible damage or irregularities (if any) before loading
✅ All dust, grease, and oil are cleaned from the machine’s surface
✅ Extra care is taken with gears, chains, and electrical components to ensure dust protection and moisture resistance
This ensures that the machine is not only shipped safely but also arrives ready for immediate installation and commissioning.
Step 3: Lifting and Positioning with Millimeter Accuracy
To prevent structural deformation, our trained workers use gantry cranes and forklifts for lifting. The entire lifting process is carefully controlled to avoid sudden jolts or incorrect angles.
As the machine is lowered into the container:
A senior technician guides the process using walkie-talkies and hand signals
The machine is precisely aligned so that its weight-bearing sections sit directly on the pre-positioned support blocks
Once in place, workers verify the machine is completely level
To secure the equipment further, wooden wedges and spacer blocks are inserted between the machine base and the support legs, preventing even slight movements during rough road or sea travel.
Step 4: Full-Surface Fixing and Anti-Vibration Protection
Once the main body is in place, we start the multi-point securing process. Our aim is to keep the floor decking machine completely immobile, even in the face of turbulence or container tilt.
Soft rubber buffers are inserted into every gap between the machine and container walls. These buffers:
Absorb vibration
Prevent direct contact and scratching
Provide a shock-absorbing cushion in all directions
The machine is then tied down with anti-rust steel wire ropes. These ropes are cross-tensioned along both the longitudinal and transverse axes, holding the machine in place from multiple angles.
To prevent the wire ropes from marking or denting the machine surface, rubber pads are inserted wherever the ropes touch the machine.
Additional triangular wooden wedges are hammered in at the base to lock the frame into position.
Finally, a shake test is performed by our technicians: If the machine can be moved even slightly by force, reinforcement continues until it passes the “zero-movement” standard.
Step 5: Accessory and Component Packaging
Accessories such as:
Hydraulic stations
Electrical cabinets
Punching units
Tool kits and small modules
...are individually packed using plastic film wrap or foam-lined wooden crates. This prevents scratching, collision, and dust contamination.
Sensitive components are labeled and marked with handling instructions. Fragile parts are reinforced with shock-absorbing packaging materials and placed in strategic, cushioned areas inside the container.
Step 6: Final Inspection and Container Sealing
Before closing the container:
All fixed points are double-checked
Loose items are confirmed secured
Any gaps are filled
The machine is tested again for any sign of movement
After the final check, we seal the container door and the unit is ready for safe transport to its destination — whether by sea, rail, or road.
