How to Store and Transport Flange Nuts to Avoid Damage

When dealing with industrial fasteners like flange nuts, proper storage and packaging are critical to ensure product integrity, especially during bulk transportation and long-distance export.

As a professional nut manufacturer, Xinchi is glad to introduce how to protect flange nuts from physical damage, oxidation, and rust, and showcase the professional packaging methods used by Xinchi Fasteners.

Challenges in Flange Nut Storage and Transportation

During storage or shipping—especially over long distances or in humid environments—flange nuts face several risks:

• Surface scratches and dents due to collision with other parts
• Moisture infiltration, leading to oxidation or rust
• Thread deformation if improperly packed or under uneven pressure
• Corrosion during ocean transport without adequate protection

To maintain the quality of flange nuts from factory to end user, a reliable packaging and logistics strategy is essential.

Flange Nut Packaging Recommendations for Safe Transport

A professional and well-structured packaging process is the first line of defense against product damage. At Xinchi, we follow a multi-layer protection strategy:

Inner Packing – Small Boxes
Flange nuts are first packed into individual small boxes, typically made of corrugated cardboard, to reduce friction and prevent contact between parts.
Each box contains a fixed quantity (e.g., 100 pcs or 500 pcs) with foam or partition protection if needed.

Outer Packing – Master Cartons
The small boxes are then placed into larger export cartons (commonly 5-ply). Each carton is labeled with size, weight, and batch number to ensure traceability.

Palletization – Wooden or Plastic Pallets
To facilitate forklift handling and prevent crushing during stacking, cartons are stacked on fumigated wooden pallets or recyclable plastic pallets, wrapped with stretch film and PET straps for added stability.

Anti-Rust Measures
For stainless steel flange nuts or carbon steel with surface treatments, we use vacuum-sealed bags, anti-rust paper (VCI film), or apply light protective oil, depending on the customer’s request and export destination climate.

Flange Nut Storage Best Practices in Warehouse

Proper warehouse storage is just as important as transit precautions. We recommend the following storage practices:

• Keep flange nuts in dry, well-ventilated areas away from humidity and corrosive chemicals
• Use shelving or racking systems to avoid ground contact
• Ensure FIFO (First In, First Out) inventory control to prevent long-term idle stock
• Regularly check packaging for moisture, damage, or signs of corrosion

Xinchi’s Flange Nut Packaging & Export Standards

At Xinchi Fasteners, we take every step to ensure your flange nuts arrive in perfect condition:

• Strict QC inspection before packing, including surface finish, thread integrity, and dimension checks
• Clean and dry packing environment with dedicated packaging lines
• Export-grade packaging with custom labeling and OEM branding support
• Logistics coordination with leading freight forwarders to ensure timely and damage-free delivery

With 102 cold heading machines, a daily output of over 10 million pieces, and a new 30,000㎡ factory equipped with two 6-story production buildings, we handle both high-volume and customized flange nut orders with consistent quality and professional packaging.

XINCHI is a trustworthy fastener company, especially in furniture nuts. We have a factory,  founded in 2007. We are the designated fastener supplier to“STAPLE”. As a trusted fastener supplier, XINCHI offers a wide range of high-quality fasteners, including nuts, screws, bolts, rivets, and washers. If you would like to learn more about fasteners or are interested in wholesale fasteners, please do not hesitate to contact us. Our experienced and expert service team will reply as soon as possible.

Whether you’re an importer, distributor, or OEM customer, Xinchi Fasteners is your trusted partner for flange nut supply, packaging, and logistics. Contact us for tailored packaging solutions that protect your products and enhance your brand.