What is Medical Crating?
 

Valley Box builds custom crates for medical equipment manufacturers in San Diego and across Southern California.

 
We serve manufacturers, suppliers, and service teams who ship calibrated, high-value, and oversized medical equipment. Every crate is engineered to fit the unit and the journey, from imaging systems to benchtop lab instruments.
 
Precision crating since 1965
 
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Imaging & Diagnostic Equipment
 

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
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Sterilization & Lab Equipment
 

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

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Instruments & Replacement Components
 

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

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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 medical equipment in San Diego?
Valley Box designs and builds custom crates for medical equipment at our San Diego facility, and we have done precision crating since 1965.
Where can I find medical equipment shipping crate manufacturers in Southern California?
Valley Box serves medical manufacturers, suppliers, and service teams across Southern California from our San Diego shop, building custom crates for calibrated and oversized equipment.
Can you build a crate with ramps for an MRI or other heavy imaging system?

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.

Can you add drawers and dividers for accessories and components?
Yes. We design fitted interiors with drawers and dividers that keep trays, hoses, and loose components separated and immobilized for the full journey.
Do you handle international medical shipments?
Yes. We build ISPM-15 compliant crates for international shipments. See our export crating page for details.