How to wrap a cab?

[Rawsome]

I'm having my stuff moved by a removal company as I'm relocating, I was wondering what's the best way to wrap and make the cab secure for transit?

 

[ZedEx48K]

Split and tape cardboard boxes around it.

 

[jengineer]

Split and tape cardboard boxes around it.

this, with lots of brown tape (you might get dizzy)

it will take a while but worth it

 

[vib_ribbon]

probably more secure and economical with stretch film instead of brown tape?

 

[jengineer]

yep, stretch film or brown tape to hold the card against the machine, you get the jist

 

[Rawsome]

Thanks everyone

I'll go with cardboard and stretch film...I won't worry as much now I've decided to move everything myself. I would've been bummed to death over the price. Last thing...I guess moving it upright and wedged against the panel of the van is best...right?

 

[ArcadeHacker]

Shrink wrap it all, then add cardboard paying attention to edges and corners eg: double cardboard on corners, then Shrink wrap again.

 

[Bods]

If you have lots of other stuff in the van and box it in so it won't move then fine, otherwise put it against the side or back and strap it to the sides

 

[Rawsome]

If you have lots of other stuff in the van and box it in so it won't move then fine, otherwise put it against the side or back and strap it to the sides

Thanks.

 

[Rawsome]

Does anyone have a photo of a cab that's been wrapped up or delivered like this? Just wanted some idea if what it should look like.

 

[Milky]

Try this thread

http://www.ukvac.com/forum/how-to-pallet-and-pack-a-game-for-shipment_topic329855_post758728.html?KW=pallet#758728

 

[vib_ribbon]

those ratchet straps i'm pretty sure i've seen some cheapo ones from a certain pound shop... not sure how good/ bad/ long enough they are or if they are still available. good idea though to have a few to tie down the cab or to strap it down or against the side of the van.

 

[Rawsome]

Try this thread

http://www.ukvac.com/forum/how-to-pallet-and-pack-a-game-for-shipment_topic329855_post758728.html?KW=pallet#758728

Thanks.

 

[Rawsome]

Do I need the ratchet straps with the hooks on the end?

 

[jengineer]

Do I need the ratchet straps with the hooks on the end?

only if its going to be placed on top of a pallet

I have no pictures of wrapped cabs but I found a pic of a wrapped jukebox which is similar

I used thin plywood to cover the front because it was all glass and more prone to getting broken but just use cardboard on a video cab, cardboard first and then stretch film around it and tape over that if need be



heres a neo cab which I packaged just the glass front

but you can go round the whole machine like this



jengineer2014-07-02 23:37:49

 

[Rawsome]

Do I need the ratchet straps with the hooks on the end?

only if its going to be placed on top of a pallet

I have no pictures of wrapped cabs but I found a pic of a wrapped jukebox which is similar

I used thin plywood to cover the front because it was all glass and more prone to getting broken but just use cardboard on a video cab, cardboard first and then stretch film around it and tape over that if need be



heres a neo cab which I packaged just the glass front

but you can go round the whole machine like this

Thanks, I probably don't need to go to the same detailing as this. It's mostly a shell at the moment as everything has been removed and being worked on. Not much point putting it back together as soon as I get to the other end I'm starting on it again. Coin door surround an cp are in a workshop, I'll pack everything up separately and safely.

 

[Rawsome]

My sack truck arrived today, I wasn't paying attention when I ordered it as it says 90kg max....would I get away with using it to move a zacc scramble? It's mostly stairs but a bit of rolling will be required. If anyone could shed some light for me, I'd appreciate it...thanks.

 

[jengineer]

which sack truck did you buy?

 

[Rawsome]

It's an Einhell BT-HT90