subject: How Pipe Chocks Differ From Other Kinds Of Wedges [print this page] When it comes to shipping your product, you want to make sure that it will get where its going in one piece, and pipe chocks can help in some cases. If youre shipping pipes, then pipe chocks are the kind of wedges you need. Some companies will say that any kind of wedge between the pipes is fine, but this simply isnt the case. Pipe chocks are engineered specifically to help keep pipes in place so that they dont move around during shipment, so you do not want any substitutes if your shipment really matters to you. Pipe chocks should:
Be custom made to fit the spaces in between your pipes. Not every pipe is the same size, although they all have generally the same shape. But you should make sure that you purchase pipe chocks that are custom fit to your specifications in order to ensure that they dont move around during shipment.
Be made of wood. Plastic just doesnt make for a good pipe chock because its too solid. You need something thats strong but has just enough give to it so that your pipes are cradled and not damaged.
Be solid. Pipe chocks should also be made of hardwood thats strong enough to stay in place and hold the pipes where they need to be. One of the best options in pipe chocks is heat treated chocks, which are even stronger than regular wood chocks because they have been treated with heat at very high temperatures. This treatment makes these chocks able to resist pests and also much stronger because they have basically been compressed and made denser. Moisture and pests cant get in, so your product is kept safe.
Many shippers think pipe chocks are the least of their worries, but choosing the right ones can make the difference between getting your shipment there in one piece or having it destroyed. It may be hard to believe that such a small thing can have such a major impact on your shipment, but the business owner who realizes this fact will be ahead of the game because he wont have to deal with customer complaints about damaged products.
