Historical artifact relocation project, which included the construction of a custom wood shipping crate and vacuum bag with protective foam elements for the journey to its new home.
The MEI crew recently took part in a historical artifact relocation crating project at the Delta Flight Museum. The Chilkoot Totem Pole is a culturally significant artifact, carved by the Alaskan Chilkoot in 1969 and residing in the museum for a decade after being gifted to Western Airlines. The MEI crating team constructed a custom wood shipping crate and vacuum bag with protective foam elements for its journey to its new home. On-site, the MEI rigging crew detached the support cables holding the totem. Using straps for rigging and a 25/35 Versa-Lift, the Totem Pole was laid down and placed into the crate base. To protect the Totem Pole during shipment, it was placed inside a sealed vacuum bag with desiccants, stacker braces, and heated shrink wrap. The artifact was loaded onto a truck with an 8k forklift and headed to its Alaskan destination.
At MEI, we have the training and experience to move or lift valuable and sensitive equipment safely. We also provide the required protection of your sensitive equipment with our specialized wood shipping crate designs. Learn more about the Chilkoot Totem Pole history: Delta Museum totem artifact
