RE: skids or no skids, truck or plane

["Ashley McGrew" <AMcGrew@getty.edu>]

Drew,
Thanks for the input. It is greatly appreciated. 
Just to fill in the example being used is a single medium/large sized
single painting crate. Skid at least 3 ½" high space for either pallet
jack or dollie usage.
Thanks again
Ash

>>> "Sales" <sales@hardy-builtfastener.com> 8/20/2007 12:15 PM >>>
Hi, Skids: If used will the container be picked up by a jack-truck or
a
forklift? Clearance for device used is different.
Would advise determining the weight, size and contents, which may
require
some special handling. I need more
.info. to give you  better advice. 2nd question, I would suggest an
Art
Services Provider, I think you will have a more
comfortable feeling about the shipment, especially if size and weight
are a
factor. Again, more definiive info. should
be available.

Drew Graham, President
Hardy-Graham, Inc.
Ph: 215-699-6111 / 800-445-4271
Fax. 215-699-6016
E-mail: sales@hardy-builtfastener.com 
Web: www.hardy-builtfastener.com 

 -----Original Message-----
> From: pacinlist-bounces@pacin.org
[mailto:pacinlist-bounces@pacin.org]On 
> Behalf Of Ashley McGrew
> Sent: Monday, August 20, 2007 2:46 PM
> To: pacinlist@pacin.org 
> Subject: skids or no skids, truck or plane
>
>
> Hi everyone,
>
> I am posting this for another individual.
>
> Questions:
>
> Are objects better protected traveling in crates with skids or
without?
>
> Can you share any crating guidelines (not to be distributed) that
> specify the use of skids or lack there of?
>
> Just for context - this person works for a museum that has always
> specified the use of skids on crates and is now considering
> leaving them off due to height considerations.
>
>
> Another question concerns modes of transit.
>
> When sending a standard painting which would you consider the
> safest option - Sending the painting by truck with an Art
> Services Provider (air-ride, climate control, trained handlers)
> along with a courier, or sending the same painting air freight
> with a courier?
>
> I know everyone is really busy but any response would be greatly
> appreciated.
> Thanks,
>
> Ashley
>
>
>
>