Before: baseline carton
Weigh the carton, separator and wheel-face protection together. Keep pallet and wrap assumptions visible.
Shipment planning
Compare wheel packaging options
Estimate packaging mass with supplier-provided values for the same wheel, quantity and protection requirements.
After: candidate pack
Weigh the revised pack with the same boundary. Compare protection at the rim edge, face and center bore before approval.
Packaging mass calculator
Enter measured empty pack mass per wheel in kilograms. The difference applies to the supplied quantity and excludes pallets, wrap and transport emissions.
Planning examples
These examples describe purchasing decisions for hypothetical orders.
Same wheel, revised insert
Compare insert mass and where it contacts the face. Ask the supplier to document how the candidate protects the finish during handling.
Mixed diameters
Calculate mass by pack family. Keep carton sizes and units per layer separate when comparing pallet layouts.
Multiple suppliers
Align packaging measurements at the same boundary. Ask the consolidator to record added pallets, separators and wrap at handover.
Include packing requirements in your brief
Share the wheel sizes, finish, carton requirements and destination. Ask suppliers to quote the baseline and candidate pack separately.