Franke's Wood Products

Shock Pallet Supplier

Shipping sensitive products on standard wooden pallets is risky. Even minor impacts can damage your cargo. At Franke’s Wood Products, we design and manufacture custom shock pallets to protect your sensitive products throughout the shipping process.

Contact us today to tell us about your freight needs and get a free estimate on custom shock pallets.

What are Shock Pallets?

Shock pallets are custom pallets designed to absorb shocks during shipping. They have shock mounts made of high-density foam between the bottom runners and the deck to cushion sensitive cargo. Shock pallets are used to ship fragile or expensive items that could be damaged on standard wood pallets.

The Anatomy of a Shock Pallet

Base

Shock pallets have strong foundations made of reinforced wood. The base is designed to handle both the shock-absorbing system above it and your cargo without flexing. In industrial settings, these builds are sometimes called skids shock systems, especially when they’re used to move heavy equipment that sits close to the ground.

Shock Mounts

The shock mounts absorb and control impact energy. Our shock mounts are made of high-density polyethylene foams. If your shock pallet is dropped or jolted, the shock mounts compress and rebound to reduce the force that reaches your cargo.

Floating Load Platform

The floating load platform sits on top of the pallet’s shock mounts. This is the surface your equipment rests on. Instead of being fixed directly to the base, the platform is isolated by the shock mounts. This allows for slight movements during impacts to reduce stress on your cargo.

Load Restraints and Blocking

If needed, we can also add custom restraints to keep your product locked down on the pallet. We can use blocking, cleats, straps, and bolted fixtures to hold your cargo securely in place without creating rigid contact points. We can also add steel channels, riveted tee-nuts, ramps, and other hardware based on your needs.

Custom Crating or Structural Reinforcement

Our team can also design and manufacture custom crating for your shock pallets. Crates cover your equipment and protect it from stacking pressure. Get maximum protection for your sensitive, high-value products.

Industries We Can Serve

AI Data Center & Compute Infrastructure

AI Data Center & Compute Infrastructure

We understand your AI servers, GPUs, and other computing systems have sensitive components and tight tolerances. Vibrations and sudden impacts during shipping can damage their internal assemblies. Our team designs custom shock pallets made for your equipment’s specific requirements. We can customize shock pallets for:

  • Server racks and rack-mounted servers
  • GPU servers and accelerator systems
  • Network switches and routers
  • Storage arrays and disk enclosures
  • Power distribution units Liquid cooling components and manifolds

Electronics Manufacturing

We work with electronics manufacturers that regularly ship circuit boards, control systems, and finished assemblies that can easily be damaged. We can provide standard shock pallets for repeat electronics shipments or design custom shock pallets and custom crating for unique components. We can supply you with shock pallets for:

  • Populated circuit boards (PCBs)
  • Control boards and embedded systems
  • Electrical enclosures with mounted components
  • Power supplies and converters
  • Test and measurement assemblies
Electronics Manufacturing
Medical and Laboratory Equipment

Medical and Laboratory Equipment

Medical devices and laboratory equipment can also benefit from extra pallet cushioning during shipping. Shock pallets are a must if you ship imaging systems, diagnostic devices, lab instruments, or any other sensitive equipment. We supply both standard wood pallets and custom shock pallets for complex equipment.

  • Diagnostic imaging components and subassemblies
  • Lab analyzers and testing equipment
  • Precision measurement instruments
  • Medical control units and consoles

Robotics and Automation

Our shock pallets give your robotics and automation equipment the support and protection they need during shipping. We can supply standard shock pallets for simple equipment or design custom shock pallets for your complex components. Contact us today to tell us about your shipping needs.

  • Robotic arms and articulated joints
  • End-of-arm tooling and grippers
  • Servo motors and actuators
  • Control cabinets and drives
  • Vision systems and sensors
  • Integrated automation assemblies
Robotics and Automation
Aerospace and Defense

Aerospace and Defense

We understand your avionics, sensors, and control units have strict shipping and handling requirements. We can supply standard shock pallets or design custom shock pallets with reinforced wood packaging, layered cushioning foam, and precision shock mount systems for:

  • Avionics modules and electronic assemblies
  • Flight control components
  • Navigation and guidance systems
  • Sensor packages and instrumentation
  • Power and communication units

Industrial Manufacturing

Are you an industrial manufacturer that ships machinery, control panels, and other kinds of production equipment with sensitive internal components? Franke’s Wood Products supplies standard shock pallets for typical industrial loads and custom shock pallets and crates to protect special loads:

  • Electrical control panels
  • Machinery subassemblies
  • Instrumentation and monitoring equipment
  • Industrial power and distribution equipment
Industrial Manufacturing

Why Choose Franke’s Wood Products as Your Shock Pallet Supplier

Quality Lumber and Reliable Construction

We’ve worked with the milling industry for decades and have developed an extensive sourcing network for industrial wood. Our reliable network allows us to always make our products with high-quality lumber and offer them to you at competitive prices.

Custom Shock Pallet Designs for Unique Products

Our team can design custom shock pallets for your specific products. You don’t have to force your sensitive equipment into a standard solution. Contact us today to tell us about your products, and we’ll design custom shock pallets to keep them safe.

A Long-Term Partner, Not a One-Off Supplier

Looking for a long-term partner? We have the team and the resources to meet your long-term shipping needs. Avoid having to deal with multiple pallet suppliers by partnering with Franke’s Wood Products today.

Clear Communication Throughout the Process

Our team is knowledgeable and easy to talk to. We keep the process straightforward, we respond quickly, and we give you clear timelines. You’ll know what’s being built and when it’ll be ready.

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Custom Pallets, Crates & Other Wood Packaging Solutions Shipped Nationwide

You don’t have room for error when shipping sensitive, high-value equipment. That’s why we build our shock pallets with quality lumber and smart, practical designs. Partner with our team at Franke’s Wood Products today if you’re looking for a shock pallet supplier that understands your logistics challenges.

Contact us today to learn more about our pallet services and get a free estimate on your next order.

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