What is Aerospace Crating?
 

Valley Box builds custom wood crates for aerospace companies in San Diego and across Southern California.

 
We serve manufacturers, suppliers, and contractors who ship sensitive, high-value, and oversized aerospace equipment. Every crate is engineered to fit the part and the journey, from flight hardware to ground support equipment.
 
Precision crating since 1965
 
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Custom Aerospace Crates
 

Custom aerospace crates are engineered around your part, your load, and the conditions it will face in transit. We start with your specs or a 3D file and design the crate to protect what matters most.

Common features for aerospace shipments include:

  • Custom blocking and bracing for a precise fit
  • Shock and vibration cushioning
  • Moisture barriers and desiccant options
  • Foam-lined and cradled interiors
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Heavy & Oversized Equipment
 

Engines, propulsion components, and large assemblies need a base built to carry the weight. Our heavy-duty crates are designed for both domestic and international shipments of 700 lbs up to 10,000 lbs.

Built for demanding loads:

  • Reinforced and skidded bases
  • Steel reinforcement available
  • Forklift and crane-ready designs
  • Balanced load paths for heavy parts

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Avionics & Sensitive Electronics
 

Avionics and instrumentation call for more than a sturdy box. We design interiors that guard against the conditions that damage sensitive electronics in transit.

Protective options include:

  • Custom-cut foam inserts
  • Moisture and climate control
  • Anti-static aware packing
  • Cushioned, suspended mounts
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Spare & AOG Parts
 

When a part cannot wait on the ground, speed matters. We prioritize aircraft-on-ground shipments and build to your timeline, with on-site packing available across San Diego.

Built for urgency:

  • Priority scheduling for AOG needs
  • On-site evaluation and packing
  • Reusable crate options for recurring parts
  • Fast local turnaround

 

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Precision Design

Our engineers model your crate in 3D before we build, so it fits the part, carries the load, and ships without surprises.

Compliance Ready

ISPM-15 heat-treated lumber for international shipments, and crating built to MIL-SPEC requirements when your contract calls for it.

Protection Under Stress

Shock, vibration, and moisture controls matched to the value and fragility of every component you send.

Local & Responsive

On-site evaluation and packing at your San Diego facility, with fast turnaround when an AOG situation cannot wait.

From Part to Protected

OUR PROCESS

1. Tell Us What You Ship
Share specs, a 3D file, or let us evaluate the part on-site.

2. We Design It
Engineering models the crate around your part and how it will be handled.

3. We Build It
Custom crates manufactured in our San Diego shop.

4. We Protect It
Proper blocking, bracing, and cushioning for the full journey.

Who crates aerospace equipment in San Diego?
Valley Box. We design and build custom wood crates for aerospace components at our San Diego facility, and we have done precision crating since 1965.
Where can I find aerospace shipping crate manufacturers in Southern California?
Valley Box serves aerospace manufacturers, suppliers, and contractors across Southern California from our San Diego shop, building custom crates for high-value and oversized equipment.
Can you design an aerospace crate from our 3D files?
Yes. Send us a 3D file and our engineers model the crate around your part before we build, so it fits exactly and ships without surprises.
Do you handle international or defense aerospace shipments?
Yes. We build ISPM-15 compliant crates for international shipments, and crating to MIL-SPEC requirements when your contract calls for it. See our export crating and MIL-SPEC pages for details.