Stainless Steel Tubing Packaging: Protecting Your Investment from Warehouse to Jobsite
Packaging affects product quality, freight efficiency, and customer satisfaction. Learn about the six packaging options available for stainless steel tubing and when to specify each one.
Why Packaging Matters
Stainless steel tubing — especially polished material — is susceptible to surface damage during transit and handling. Scratches, dents, and contamination from contact with carbon steel or other materials can render tube unusable for visible applications. Proper packaging protects your investment and your reputation with end-use customers.
Standard: Bare Bundles
Bare (mill finish) or individually plastic-sleeved (polished) tubes wrapped with stretch film. This is our standard packaging configuration included with every order.
Corrugated Double Wrap
Standard bundle double-wrapped with corrugated cardboard and stretch film for added surface protection during transit and handling.
Corrugated Box
Standard bundle packed into a corrugated box with steel-strapped wooden frames for secure box freight and LTL shipments.
Steel Base
Standard bundle packed and steel-strapped onto a steel base for heavy-duty handling and flatbed transport.
Steel Frame
Standard bundle packed and steel-strapped into a steel frame, providing robust protection for larger orders and extended transit.
Steel Crate
Standard bundle packed and steel-strapped into a steel crate — the highest level of protection we offer, ideal for export and sensitive shipments.
Choosing the Right Option
The right packaging depends on the material finish, transit distance, handling conditions, and end-use requirements. Your Kingmaker Steel representative can recommend the appropriate packaging level based on your specific situation.
Have questions about this topic? Contact our team — we are happy to discuss your specific application.