Skip to main content
Home / Harwick Packaging Process

Harwick Packaging Process

Carefully inspected. Thoughtfully packed.

Standard packaging process for all Harwick models.

Protecting your new chair starts before it leaves the warehouse. Harwick combines component inspections, protective bubble wrap, and double-boxed triple-wall corrugated cartons to help safeguard your chair during transit.

Follow the illustrated process below, from the original carton to the finished package. The final two steps show the additional preparation used for LTL freight shipments.

How Harwick chairs are packaged

STEP 1

Triple-wall carton

The process begins with the original triple-wall corrugated carton, shown alongside a close-up of its layered construction.

Step 1: Triple-wall cartonClose-up of triple-wall corrugated cardboard layers
STEP 2

Open the original carton

The original carton is opened so the chair components can be accessed.

Step 2: Open the original carton
STEP 3

Lay out the components

The components are removed from the carton and laid out before repacking.

Step 3: Lay out the components
STEP 4

Inspect the mechanism

The chair’s control mechanism is removed for inspection.

Step 4: Inspect the mechanism
STEP 5

Protect the mechanism

After inspection, the technician wraps the mechanism in bubble wrap for added protection.

Step 5: Protect the mechanism
STEP 6

Inspect and wrap the cylinder

The pneumatic gas cylinder is unwrapped, inspected, and then wrapped in bubble wrap.

Step 6: Inspect and wrap the cylinder
STEP 7

Repack the components

The components are packed back into the original carton.

Step 7: Repack the components
STEP 8

Add cushioning and armrests

An additional layer of bubble wrap is placed on top, followed by the armrests.

Step 8: Add cushioning and armrests
STEP 9

Protect the arms and secure hardware

Multiple layers of bubble wrap are added over the armrests to protect the contents and carton. The hardware is taped to the inside carton flap to help prevent it from becoming lost during transit.

Step 9: Protect the arms and secure hardware
STEP 10

Add a second carton

The original carton is placed inside a second triple-wall corrugated carton for additional protection.

Step 10: Add a second carton
STEP 11

Check the double-boxed packaging

This top view shows the original carton nested inside the outer carton.

Step 11: Check the double-boxed packaging
STEP 12

Seal for shipment

The outer carton is sealed with extra-strength gum tape, which is stronger than standard packing tape. The individual package is now ready for shipment.

Step 12: Seal for shipment
STEP 13

Prepare the LTL pallet

For less-than-truckload (LTL) freight shipments, the double-boxed chairs are arranged on a 40 × 48-inch pallet.

Step 13: Prepare the LTL pallet
STEP 14

Protect and wrap the pallet

Edge protection is added and the pallet is shrink-wrapped. The pallet is now ready for shipment.

Step 14: Protect and wrap the pallet

Shop Harwick office chairs and drafting chairs

Explore the Harwick models below, backed by the careful inspection and protective packaging shown above.

Harwick Multi-Function Leather Drafting Chair [100KL]Harwick Deluxe Mesh Drafting Stool [3052D]Harwick Deluxe Mesh Office Chair [3052]Harwick Ergonomic Leather Drafting Chair [6058C-D-L]Harwick Ergonomic Adjustable Drafting Chair [6058C-D]Harwick Contoured Drafting Stool [100KE]Harwick Extra Wide Big & Tall Leather Office Chair [8229]