Oil & Gas
Building a case for the skid to sit inside is, to us, money not well spent. Because of this, we had our design team work on something a little more ethical and something that would save our customer money. The end result being a case built around the Skid, which was secured to the steel…
Oil & Gas
We were asked to pack 21T 8.45 metre drill pipes and devise an innovative solution. To ship them to Bussan, a new form of containerisation was needed to avoid damage during loading. Our design team set to work on a reusable option so pipes could slide in and out of containers undamaged. The solution –…
Vehicles / Aircraft
We lift the car onto the base, taking all precautions not to scratch or damage it in any way. Blocks are layered in foam and then used to block both the front and back wheels to prevent any movement in transit. The foam prevents any wear and tear to the tires. Banding is then threaded…
Vehicles / Aircraft
It’s not all packing cases! IEP can pack and move almost anything, like loading 3 cars into a shipping container. IEP’s packing experts built a timber frame to enable all the cars to fit safely and securely within the container. Straps secured the cars to the container floor to ensure they didn’t move whilst in…
Vehicles / Aircraft
The HMS Harrier was one of our most delicate jobs and there was no room for error here, so every precaution and measure was taken to make sure the jet didn’t budge an inch in transit. The wings were bolted to a solid 4×3 frame, which was also bolted to the 6×3 base. All glass;…
Energy
Turbine engines are an essential part to any wind-farm and this is how we get them to their destination; The engine is lifted on top of a foil ground-sheet, bolted down to a strong 4×3 rail/1×6 board base and then blocked out around the base of the engine. The engine is then vacuum packed in…
Converters
This 30 Tonne Slitter was packed, secured on a flat-rack and shipped out by us. After preserving all delicate and moving parts, the item was bolted to a substantial base which incorporates steel lifting points. The machine was then vacuum packed, complete with silica gel, in a foil bag and shrink wrapped for extra protection….
Vehicles / Aircraft
After lifting this superbike onto its base, our team blocked the wheels out with foam layered blocks. The foam on the blocks prevents any wear and tear whilst the bike is in transit. Once the wheels are firmly prevented from moving, the bike is strapped down with 4 straps. The straps further secure the bike…
Submersible Pumps
IEP have been packing sump pumps and motors for over 12 years, for a leading manufacturer here in the UK. The motor to the left is lifted on to the base with one of our overhead cranes, bolted to the 3×3 base rails and sealed inside a foil barrier. Each foil bag we use contains…