Packing CRT Monitor. Need some input

[Frankie]

I'm going to ship a 30lb IBM 8513 monitor and I'm going to send it via FedEx. Do you guys think I should change the way I packaged the display?

The monitor itself is packaged in a box with styrofoam on each corner (1.5" gap between the box). The monitor stand itself is placed in it's own box with foam padding. I then place both boxes in a larger box and pad it with packing peanuts (2.5" gap between the top and bottom & 1.5" on the sides).

What do you think?

 

[Chuck(G)]

It's not bad, but make sure that nothing will move in the box, regardless of what orientation the box is placed in. I'm not a big fan of loose peanuts. At least put them in some bags so they don't migrate (especially into the equipment). I use extruded polystyrene insulating foam--it's very tough and doesn't crumble like expanded foam.

But movement is the killer.

FWIW

 

[Dwight Elvey]

Although it may be ignored, put "this end up" labels and
place the unit face down.
Dwight

 

[Stone]

I'll second Chuck's statement. Loose peanuts are useless when used to surround large, heavy objects. Bagged peanuts is better. Tightly crumpled paper is way better yet.

FWIW, I always let FedEx pack my NEC Multisyncs (38 pound beasts) when I ship them. They charge ~ $20.00 and every one has arrived safely.