What is Medical Crating?
Valley Box builds custom crates for medical equipment manufacturers in San Diego and across Southern California.
MRI systems, CT scanners, and diagnostic equipment arrive calibrated and need to stay that way. We build crates that let heavy units roll in and roll out instead of being lifted, on bases engineered to carry the load.
Built for heavy, calibrated equipment:
- Integrated ramps for roll-in, roll-out loading
- Steel-reinforced bases rated to the unit weight
- Vibration dampening to protect alignment and calibration
- Forklift and crane-ready designs
- Balanced load paths for uneven weight distribution
Autoclaves, sterilizers, and lab systems ship with trays, hoses, chambers, and loose components that cannot be allowed to move against each other in transit. We design interiors that keep every piece separated and immobilized.
Interior options include:
- Fitted drawers for accessories and documentation
- Dividers that isolate trays, racks, and chambers
- Cushioned compartments for removable components
- Moisture barriers for stainless and sealed surfaces
- Reusable crate designs for recurring shipments
Smaller instruments and field replacement parts are high value and often urgent. We build to your timeline, with on-site evaluation and crate packing available across San Diego.
- Cushioned and suspended mounts for sensitive instruments
- Moisture and climate control options
- Priority scheduling for service and replacement shipments
- On-site evaluation and crate packing
- Reusable crate options for recurring parts
Engineering, Not Guesswork
Why medical teams choose us
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.
Yes. We build crates with integrated ramps and steel-reinforced bases so heavy equipment rolls in and out instead of being lifted, with vibration dampening to protect calibration in transit.












