Glass sheets are fragile and must be packed with care to avoid damage during shipping. There are two main types of glass sheets packaging:
- wooden box packaging
- bulk packaging
Wooden box packaging is the most protective option for shipping glass sheets. The boxes are sturdy and provide good protection for the glass. They are also easy to stack, which helps save space in the shipping container. Bulk packaging, on the other hand, is less expensive than wooden box packaging, but offers less protection for glass sheets. Bulk packaging is typically used for shipping more significant quantities of glass sheets.
When it comes to packaging for glass sheets including clear float glass, reflective glass, patterned glass, and mirror wooden boxes is a classic option. They offer a durable and sturdy choice for packaging and can be used for a variety of purposes. This type of packaging offers several benefits, including:
- protection from damage
- easy handling
- professional appearance
These are typically made of plywood or MDF and are designed to protect your glass during shipping and storage.
When delivered through land freight, iron supports can be added to the system to eliminate the need for shipping containers, which is a valuable cost saver. Below you can review the details and dimensions for standard-size glass sheets packaging:
There are a few standard dimensions that are most commonly used by glass manufacturers. Please review the below table for standard dimensions for Iran glass manufacturers and the quantity of glass each box size contains:
| Thickness | Dimensions | Weight of each box (Kg) | Number of sheets in each box | Square meters available in each box (+- 1%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4mm | 225.00 X 141.00 | 1396 | 44 | 139.59 |
| 4mm | 225.00 X 160.50 | 1589 | 44 | 158.895 |
| 4mm | 250.00 X 160.50 | 1766 | 44 | 176.55 |
| 4mm | 275.00 X 141.00 | 1706 | 44 | 170.61 |
| 4mm | 275.00 X 160.50 | 1942 | 44 | 194.205 |
| 4mm | 275.00 X 180.00 | 2178 | 44 | 217.8 |
| 4mm | 321.00 X 214.00 | 2198 | 32 | 219.821 |
| 4mm | 321.00 X 225.00 | 2311 | 32 | 231.12 |
| 4mm | 321.00 X 250.00 | 2568 | 32 | 256.8 |
| 4mm | 366.00 X 225.00 | 3806 | 32 | 263.52 |
| 4mm | 366.00 X 244.00 | 2858 | 32 | 285.773 |
| 4mm | 366.00 X 250.00 | 2928 | 32 | 292.8 |
| 4mm | 366.00 X 260.00 | 3045 | 32 | 304.512 |
| 5mm | 225.00 X 141.00 | 1428 | 36 | 114.21 |
| 5mm | 225.00 X 160.50 | 1625 | 36 | 130.005 |
| 5mm | 250.00 X 160.50 | 1806 | 36 | 144.45 |
| 5mm | 321.00 X 214.00 | 2233 | 26 | 178.604 |
| 5mm | 321.00 X 225.00 | 2347 | 26 | 187.785 |
| 5mm | 321.00 X 250.00 | 2608 | 26 | 208.65 |
| 5mm | 366.00 X 225.00 | 2676 | 26 | 214.11 |
| 5mm | 366.00 X 244.00 | 2902 | 26 | 232.19 |
| 5mm | 366.00 X 250.00 | 2974 | 26 | 237.9 |
| 5mm | 366.00 X 260.00 | 3093 | 26 | 247.416 |
| 5.5mm | 225.00 X 141.00 | 1440 | 33 | 104.693 |
| 5.5mm | 225.00 X 160.50 | 1639 | 33 | 119.171 |
| 5.5mm | 250.00 X 160.50 | 1821 | 33 | 132.413 |
| 5.5mm | 321.00 X 214.00 | 2267 | 24 | 164.866 |
| 5.5mm | 321.00 X 225.00 | 2383 | 24 | 173.34 |
| 5.5mm | 321.00 X 250.00 | 2648 | 24 | 192.6 |
| 5.5mm | 366.00 X 225.00 | 2718 | 24 | 197.64 |
| 5.5mm | 366.00 X 244.00 | 2947 | 24 | 214.33 |
| 5.5mm | 366.00 X 250.00 | 3020 | 24 | 219.6 |
| 5.5mm | 366.00 X 260.00 | 3140 | 24 | 228.384 |
| 6mm | 225.00 X 141.00 | 1428 | 30 | 95.175 |
| 6mm | 225.00 X 160.50 | 1625 | 30 | 108.338 |
| 6mm | 250.00 X 160.50 | 1806 | 30 | 120.375 |
| 6mm | 321.00 X 214.00 | 2267 | 22 | 151.127 |
| 6mm | 321.00 X 225.00 | 2383 | 22 | 158.895 |
| 6mm | 321.00 X 250.00 | 2648 | 22 | 176.55 |
| 6mm | 366.00 X 225.00 | 2718 | 22 | 181.17 |
| 6mm | 366.00 X 244.00 | 2947 | 22 | 196.469 |
| 6mm | 366.00 X 250.00 | 3020 | 22 | 201.3 |
| 6mm | 366.00 X 260.00 | 3140 | 22 | 209.352 |
| 8mm | 225.00 X 141.00 | 1396 | 22 | 69.795 |
| 8mm | 225.00 X 160.50 | 1589 | 22 | 79.448 |
| 8mm | 250.00 X 160.50 | 1766 | 22 | 88.275 |
| 8mm | 321.00 X 214.00 | 2198 | 16 | 109.91 |
| 8mm | 321.00 X 225.00 | 2311 | 16 | 115.56 |
| 8mm | 321.00 X 250.00 | 2568 | 16 | 128.4 |
| 8mm | 366.00 X 225.00 | 2635 | 16 | 131.76 |
| 8mm | 366.00 X 244.00 | 2858 | 16 | 142.886 |
| 8mm | 366.00 X 250.00 | 2928 | 16 | 146.4 |
| 8mm | 366.00 X 260.00 | 3045 | 16 | 152.256 |
| 10mm | 225.00 X 141.00 | 1428 | 18 | 57.105 |
| 10mm | 225.00 X 160.50 | 1625 | 18 | 36.113 |
| 10mm | 250.00 X 160.50 | 1806 | 18 | 72.225 |
| 10mm | 321.00 X 214.00 | 2233 | 13 | 89.302 |
| 10mm | 321.00 X 225.00 | 2347 | 13 | 93.893 |
| 10mm | 321.00 X 250.00 | 2608 | 13 | 104.325 |
| 10mm | 366.00 X 225.00 | 2676 | 13 | 107.055 |
| 10mm | 366.00 X 244.00 | 2902 | 13 | 116.095 |
| 10mm | 366.00 X 250.00 | 2974 | 13 | 118.95 |
| 10mm | 366.00 X 260.00 | 3093 | 13 | 123.708 |
- Float Glass
- Reflective Glass
- Patterned Glass
- Ultra Clear Glass
- Laminated Glass
- Tempered Glass
- Solar Glass
- Mirror
Bulk Packaging for Glass Sheets
Bulk packaging for large orders is available for customers who need a large number of glass sheets. The dimensions, thickness, and quantity of the glass sheets are all customizable to meet the customer's needs. For our commercial customers, Iran float glass manufacturers offer bulk packaging to save on shipping costs. Overall, this kind of packaging offers below advantages:
- Ship larger quantities
- Cheaper than box packaging
- Reusable iron supports
bulk packaging for glass sheets includes: -Iron supports: Glass sheets are stacked on iron supports for safety and easy loading and unloading process. Iranian glass manufacturers offer two types of iron supports based on the dimension of your glass sheets. 1) Light iron racks of short dimension glass 2) Heavy iron racks for long dimension glass -Wrapping: The glass sheets are wrapped in protective material for safe transport.
There are 3 main ways to ship large quantities of glass sheets with bulk packaging from Iran:
- Sea freight using landing crafts from Iran
- Land freight from Iran using transportation trucks (maximum weight: 26 metric tons/per truck)
- Rail freight
Sea freight using landing crafts is the most expensive option, but it is usually also the quickest route from Iran to the destination.
Landing crafts are specially designed vessels that can quickly unload cargo onto a shore or pier, which means your glass sheets will spend less time in transit. However, this option is only available if you're shipping to a port that can accommodate landing crafts and you are located in a range where it is safe to transport your cargo through sea. For this matter, Gulf countries and CIS countries are eligible to use this kind of transportation.
Land freight is a cheaper option than sea freight. Your glass sheets with bulk packaging and iron support will be loaded onto trucks and transported overland to their destination. Most Asian and European countries are eligible to use this kind of transportation.
Rail freight is usually the lowest-cost way to ship glass sheets from Iran, especially if you are located in Europe or CIS countries where there is an available infrastructure to use the rail system. Your glass sheets will be loaded onto trains and transported to their destination.
- Provide you with reliable shipping sources
- Plan and execute whole shipping process for you
Conclusion
There are many factors to consider when transporting glass sheets from Iran. The most important factor is the type of freight you use. Land, sea, and rail freight all have their own advantages and disadvantages. You need to choose the option that best suits your needs. Glass sheet packaging must be done carefully to avoid breakage during transport. The best way to ensure your glass sheets arrive safely is to use a reliable shipping company that specializes in glass sheet transportation.