Move the TV to another city. How to transport large plasma and other expensive electronics? Soft packing

How to send things by a transport company, which transport companies exist in Russia, written earlier. Now I will describe in detail how to pack things before shipping.

Most transport companies provide a variety of packing services. A company that respects customers, in addition to the list of services, also indicates their cost. Examples of such companies: RATEK, Baikal-Service. You can read about Ratek, and about Baikal-Service.

If any of the transport companies did not indicate their cost in the list of services for packing goods and things, then the rates presented on the websites of Ratek and Baikal-Service will be an approximate guide for you.

Packing things yourself

When packing things, you need to remember that if, during transportation from a branch to a branch, the cargo in a truck is in relative safety (we exclude an emergency on the road), because things are on a pallet (pallet) allocated for them, then during transportation from the branch to the doorstep, if you ordered such a service, they are reloaded into another vehicle without the use of auxiliary loaders-cars, they are removed from the pallet manually. Here big role plays the human factor. Unfortunately, if fragile things are damaged, you will not be able to make a claim against the transport company, because. the items were packed by you yourself, you refused the services of the transport company, which will be indicated in the bill of lading.

Household appliances are packed for transportation. It is on a pallet.

Therefore, when sending fragile items, household appliances, packed independently, it is advisable to deliver them to the branch of the transport company and pick them up after the truck arrives at the required branch, where they will be on the shipping pallet.

In addition to household appliances and things, trucking companies can send food, vegetables, fruits. It is quite enough to send potatoes in bags in the warm season. For this, any bags, both fabric and polypropylene, are suitable.

Polypropylene bag

hard box

It is not recommended to send glass jars with blanks, jam, honey, etc., fragile things without rigid packaging. It can be wooden, plywood boxes, fiberboard boxes. In the box, jars and fragile items must be additionally packed in bubble wrap or overlay with shock-absorbing things. On the box, make a warning inscription “Caution! Glass!" This inscription will not increase the cost of the tariff, but it may well affect the actions of loaders.

If you send clothes, especially when there are a lot of them, then vacuum bags make things easier. It is necessary to tell about them in more detail, because. with their help it is convenient not only to transport clothes and underwear by a transport company, but also to compactly pack a suitcase for a trip. The vacuum bag has a double zip fastener on the side, which must be carefully closed after putting things into the bag.

open valve

There is also a valve for sucking air out of the bag with a vacuum cleaner. The valve opening is closed with a screw plug after the air is sucked out.

Below are photos with things packed in a bag before and after air is sucked out of it. The height of the bag has been halved compared to its original size.

Air suction with a vacuum cleaner After air extraction

If you pack in a vacuum bag on your own, without helpers, then crush things in the bag with your feet on the floor, while sucking the air with a vacuum cleaner.

Wrap cooked things in vacuum bags in fabric or stretch film, tie with twine or tape.

Corrugated box for packing things

Corrugated cardboard boxes are suitable for books, stationery, toys, cereals, nuts.

Services of transport companies for cargo packaging

Transport companies offer all sorts of packing services. If you decide to use their packaging services, then make sure that they are noted on the consignment note, because. this will give you a reason to file a claim in case of damage to the goods.

Soft packing

Wrapping boxes on a pallet with stretch film.

It is desirable to order wrapping with stretch film when in large numbers boxes, bales. The figure clearly shows that in this form all the boxes will remain in place during transportation, upon receipt it will be convenient to count and unload them.

In stretch film, and even better in bubble wrap polyethylene film can pack upholstered or polished furniture, household appliances.

Upholstered furniture in bubble wrap

Bales, boxes, bags, pipes, household appliances on a pallet can be fixed with polypropylene tape.

A wide variety of polypropylene bags are available to customers in transport companies. different sizes. Things will be packed in a bag under a seal. Sealed packaging is recommended for sending digital equipment, mobile phones, cameras, video equipment, watches, radio components and small boxes.

Except bags are in stock carton boxes glued with adhesive tape.

Rigid packaging

Motorcycles, bicycles, snowmobiles and other similar vehicles require rigid packaging, i.e. board framing. What it looks like is shown in the figure.

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Before sending the goods by a transport company, it is necessary to take into account all the nuances that may affect the process of its transportation. PEK specialists will help you in solving your problem. We organize cargo transportation, carefully considering each of its stages.

Prepare the shipment for shipment

Before sending the goods, you must make sure that the shipment itself and its packaging comply with the general requirements for transportation. You can find information about all types of additional packaging on the website of the transport company "PEK".

Choose a method of receiving cargo

Before sending a parcel by a transport company, it is necessary to choose a method for receiving it by the client at the destination. We issue goods at the branch or deliver to the address of the recipient. Address delivery can be carried out both within the city and in settlements located within 300 km from the branch.

Hand over the cargo to PEK specialists

You can order the service "Cargo collection" in the transport company "PEK". Our specialists will pick up the cargo at your address and deliver it to the PEK warehouse. The shipment will be processed and sent to the recipient. You can also bring the goods to the branch on your own and arrange everything Required documents for transportation on site. Before you come to the branch to send the parcel by the transport company, you can fill out a preliminary clearance application on our website, indicating all the parameters of the cargo and the desired additional services. This will significantly save time when delivering goods at the branch.

Transfers happen. There is such folk tradition. And we all know how troublesome and costly this event can be in terms of spending your favorite nerve cells. No wonder they say that one move is like two fires. And this statement fully applies to such an expensive and at the same time vulnerable property, which is modern electronics, even office or home.

However, if you approach the matter competently, then any, even the largest TV, an expensive audio system with all the necessary speakers, cables and other components, a working desktop and other MFPs with printers from point A to point B can be transported quickly and without loss.

How to transport modern electronics? We tell.

First of all, if your moving and moving equipment is somehow planned, a day before the start of the fuss, you should turn off the corresponding electronic devices from the mains so that each of them has time to cool down to room temperature. This primarily concerns computers, stereo systems, audio and video equipment.

Next, you need to pack all the devices in their native boxes, of course, if any have been preserved and their condition allows us to hope that their protective properties the packaging is still preserved. Otherwise, you can use purchased or borrowed corrugated packaging, and use either special materials (they are also sold) or ready-made products at hand as a sealant.

For example, homemade blankets and blankets can be used to wrap small computer monitors, system units, speakers and stereo cabinets, etc., as needed, and ordinary pillows provide good depreciation, therefore, they can also be useful for protecting structural elements of various electronic devices that are vulnerable to mechanical damage.

In addition, when designing temporary shipping packaging for electronics:

  • it is necessary to use reliable and durable boxes and professional packing tape (a simple office heavy and tightly packed box will not withstand);
  • the bottom (bottom and sides) of the boxes should be reinforced with additional layers of packaging tape (it is better not to skimp);
  • the device must first be wrapped with protective material (film, newspapers, blankets, pieces of fabric, etc.) and only then placed in a box;
  • the free space at the box, especially from the sides of the device case and from above, also needs to be filled with paper, polystyrene balls or other materials suitable for sealing so that the device does not “walk” around the box during transportation;
  • the box should be sealed tightly;
  • bright and distinct inscriptions “Fragile”, “Do not throw”, “Do not wet”, “Top”, etc. on the outer part of the box WILL NOT be superfluous;
  • if you are not sure that after dismantling, say, a desktop or a stereo system, you will be able to assemble everything correctly in a new place, then it is better to first take a picture of the device and mark which cable is connected to which connector - this simple trick is guaranteed to save you time.

Now a few examples - for clarity, and some useful tips:

how to transport plasma and lcd tvs

It is not difficult to guess that LCD and plasma panels should be transported with the utmost care and accuracy. All the same plasma tv Samsung is a cool thing, but extremely sensitive to all sorts of shocks and shakes. In this regard, it is better to trust the transportation of this kind of equipment to qualified specialists who will be able to properly carry out all the preparatory procedures and ensure the safety of any product during loading and unloading, as well as directly during transportation.

Also, do not forget that, firstly, when transporting widescreen TVs, in particular plasma ones, they only need reliable protective packaging (no worse than the original factory), and secondly, plasma panels from any manufacturer (even Samsung, even Panasonic, even LG) can only be transported in vertical position. DO NOT lay them flat!

It is also not recommended to turn on the plasma and LCD immediately upon delivery to a new location. After installation, it is better to leave the TV alone for several hours in the room (and with the temperature) in which it will work in the future.

how to transport large screen tvs

Again, for the assembly, disassembly and packaging of such devices, it is better to involve an experienced specialist. If you still decide to manage on your own, then before you start packing the TV, once again double-check whether all cables and antennas are disconnected from it, if cords and fasteners are lost. Also, try looking for your TV's user manual. The manual may be needed, as it contains instructions on how to properly set up the device and calibrate its screen after transportation.

how to ship computers

Modern gaming machines and graphics stations are not cheap either, so the issue of organizing their transportation should also be approached with the utmost responsibility. Yes, and an ordinary home PC, albeit not a very new one, must also be carried skillfully. Of course, before disassembling the car and putting it into boxes, you need to back up (create a backup copy) important files from it hard drive. Just in case.

The system unit must be packed, as they say, securely, but carefully - motherboard, storage devices are extremely sensitive to different kind concussions, which means it is necessary to protect them from such troubles as much as possible. It is clear that for transportation system block It's best to use its factory box with all the foam seals and gaskets, but a sturdy cardboard box and a good helping of Styrofoam will work too.

When moving, a widescreen computer monitor can be safely considered an HD TV. Accordingly, all the above recommendations for the transportation of such devices are also relevant in this case. Including advice to mark all cables and cords in advance so as not to waste time looking for the right connectors in the future.

Important nuance: Compact discs (both plain CDs and DVDs) do not tolerate heat, cooling, or temperature fluctuations very well. Therefore, they should not be carried along with other things in vans, especially in winter.

After installing the computer in a new place, you should not turn it on right away either.

how to ship printers

Before transporting any printers or MFPs, be sure to remove all cartridges and toners from them. They are also vulnerable to overheating and cooling. The print head of the inkjet must be fixed to prevent it from shifting during transportation of the device (read the manual for how to do this).

And in conclusion, let us remind you once again: incorrect and / or poor-quality packaging of electronics during transportation is a guarantee that one move can then be equated not with two or even three fires.

Of course the best and reliable way keeping an LCD TV during a move is factory packaging. But after the purchase, few people keep these bulky boxes, so during the move, you have to make the shipping packaging for it yourself.

Why can't the LCD TV be transported without packaging?

Modern televisions are in many ways superior to the old kinescope models, but they have weakness. The matrix is ​​the most unprotected part of the LCD TV, which easily breaks down as a result of even minor mechanical shocks and moisture. Replacing the matrix is ​​comparable to the cost of the TV itself. Therefore, if you are too lazy or want to save on packaging, weigh the pros and cons again. No matter how hard you try to be careful when transporting, it is impossible to foresee everything. Any careless movement and you risk being left without your favorite technique.

This is what your LCD TV might look like if shipped without packaging.

Do the math. And answer the question: where is the savings? average cost new LCD TV 20,000-30,000 rubles, and the cost packaging material less than 500 rubles .

How to transport the TV in winter?

Condensate worst enemy any technology. In winter, it is formed due to temperature differences. To avoid the formation of moisture, follow simple rules:

  1. Turn off the LCD TV in advance to allow it to cool down.
  2. Pack it carefully and additionally wrap it with stretch film on top.
  3. At the new place, do not remove the packaging within 2-3 hours.
  4. Turn on the TV only after it has reached room temperature.

Otherwise, when transporting the TV, follow general rules given in the instructions.

Step-by-step instructions: moving an LCD TV

The task of preparing equipment for the move is simple, but responsible. How carefully and correctly you prepared the TV for transportation will depend on its performance.

For packing you will need:

  • sheets of corrugated cardboard;
  • air bubble film;
  • soft blanket or blanket;
  • scotch.

Buy in advance to save on moving.

Shipping box for TV made of packaging material.

  1. Turn off the LCD TV, and disconnect the wires. Be sure to sign the package with wires - do not be lazy. If this is not done, then finding the right wire will not be so easy. You do not even suspect how many wires you have at home.
  2. Wrap the LCD TV body in several layers air bubble film. Build a semblance of a box from sheets of corrugated cardboard by gluing them with tape. Fill the empty space between the sheets and the TV with a soft blanket or bedspread. Carefully fix the sheets of corrugated cardboard with adhesive tape and additionally wrap several layers of stretch film on top.
  3. The LCD TV, regardless of the size of the screen, must be carried and transported in a car only in an upright position.
  4. Remove the packaging from the LCD TV last, when all the furniture and basic things are in place.

If transporting the TV in compliance with all the recommendations is too difficult for you, then contact professional carriers. any size is not a problem for them. You can be sure that your LCD TV will not be damaged during. An additional plus is that transport companies bear liability for the transported goods.

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