Wood Dunnage
When your product is in transit, stability is everything. Poor support leads to shifting loads, damaged goods, and unnecessary costs. That’s where properly engineered wood dunnage comes in.
We manufacture custom wood dunnage built for real-world handling—whether you’re securing heavy equipment, stabilizing pallet loads, or protecting fragile shipments in transit.
This page serves as a complete overview of our wood dunnage capabilities, including styles, sizes, and customization options.
What is Wood Dunnage?
Wood dunnage refers to structural supports used to stabilize, separate, and protect products during shipping and storage. It’s commonly used in:
- Freight and logistics operations
- Manufacturing and assembly lines
- Heavy equipment transport
- Export packaging and crating
The goal is simple: keep your product secure and damage-free from point A to point B.
Types of Wood Dunnage We Manufacture
We don’t take a one-size-fits-all approach. Different applications require different solutions. Here’s what we typically produce:
⭐ Solid Wood Blocks
- Ideal for spacing and load support
- Used in palletizing and heavy equipment transport
- High compression strength
⭐ Wood Runners / Skids
- Long structural pieces designed to support weight across a surface
- Common in machinery bases and crate foundations
⭐ Cribbing & Stack Dunnage
- Used for stacking, staging, and load leveling
- Frequently used in warehouses and industrial yards
⭐ Custom Cut Dunnage
- Built to exact dimensions for specific products
- Designed to match contours or unique load requirements
⭐ Notched Dunnage
- Allows forklift access and easier handling
- Common in repeat-use shipping systems
Wood Dunnage Size Capabilities
We manufacture dunnage to your specs. That said, here’s a general range of what we can produce:
| Dimension Type | Standard Range | Custom Capability |
|---|---|---|
| Thickness | 1/2″ – 6″+ | Yes |
| Width | 1″ – 12″+ | Yes |
| Length | 6″ – 144″+ | Yes |
| Tolerance | ±1/16″ to ±1/8″ depending on spec | Yes |
| Volume Orders | Small runs to truckload quantities | Yes |
If you need something outside these ranges, we can still produce it—this is just the common working window.
Wood Species & Material Options
Material matters more than most buyers realize. The wrong species can fail under load or warp in transit.
We typically work with:
- Pine – Lightweight, cost-effective, easy to machine
- Hardwood (Oak, Maple, etc.) – Higher strength and durability
- Mixed Hardwood – Balanced performance and cost
We’ll recommend the right material based on:
- Load weight
- Environmental exposure
- Reusability requirements
Customization Options
This is where we separate from commodity suppliers.
We can tailor your dunnage for:
⭐ Load Requirements
- Engineered for specific weight distribution
- Designed to prevent shifting or tipping
⭐ Handling Needs
- Forklift notches
- Stackable designs
- Ergonomic configurations
⭐ Export Compliance
- Heat-treated wood (ISPM-15 compliant)
- Stamped and ready for international shipping
⭐ Reusability
- Reinforced designs for multiple cycles
- Durable cuts that reduce breakage over time
Common Applications
Our wood dunnage is used across multiple industries:
- Manufacturing (machinery, components)
- Construction materials
- Metal fabrication
- Automotive parts
- Industrial equipment shipping
- Export crating systems
If your product moves, it likely needs proper dunnage.
Why Proper Dunnage Matters
Cutting corners on dunnage is one of the fastest ways to increase damage claims.
Proper dunnage:
- Prevents load shifting during transit
- Reduces product damage and returns
- Improves warehouse efficiency
- Supports safer handling
- Lowers long-term shipping costs
It’s not just wood—it’s protection, stability, and cost control.
Our Production Capabilities
We’re built to handle both custom projects and repeat production runs.
- High-volume cutting and processing
- Consistent dimensional accuracy
- Quick turnaround times
- Flexible order quantities
- Reliable supply chain support
Whether you need a one-time solution or ongoing supply, we can support it.
How to Get a Quote
If you want accurate pricing, don’t guess—give us the right info upfront.
We typically need:
- Dimensions (thickness × width × length)
- Quantity
- Wood type (if known)
- Application/use case
- Any special features (notches, treatment, etc.)
If you’re unsure, we can help you dial this in.
Final Thought
Most companies don’t think about dunnage until something goes wrong. The ones that do it right upfront save money, reduce damage, and move product more efficiently.
If you’re shipping anything with weight, value, or fragility—your dunnage matters more than you think.
