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MRI & Medical Machine Packaging
Defence-Grade Protection for India's Highest-Value Equipment

MRI magnets, CT scanners, LINAC systems, and hospital equipment demand the same preservation technology used for military avionics. BENZ delivers anti-static VCI, shock-calibrated crating, and nitrogen gas blanket sealing — on-site at your facility, anywhere in India.

₹50 Cr+
Equipment Value Handled
MIL-PRF
Defence-Grade VCI
40+
Years Experience
Pan India
On-Site Crews

Why ₹1–15 Crore Medical Machines Need Defence-Grade Packaging

An MRI machine is not industrial equipment — it is a superconducting electromagnet cooled to -269°C with liquid helium, surrounded by precision gradient coils, RF shielding, and sensitive digital acquisition electronics. A single shock event during transit can rupture the helium cryostat seal, causing a catastrophic "quench" that vents 1,500+ litres of helium gas in minutes — destroying the magnet, flooding the container with frozen gas, and converting a ₹8 crore asset into scrap metal.

CT scanners, linear accelerators (LINAC), C-arm fluoroscopy units, and gamma cameras contain similarly delicate components — rotating gantries with sub-millimeter alignment, X-ray tubes with fragile anode assemblies, and detector arrays with micro-calibrated pixel grids. Standard industrial packaging cannot protect this level of precision. Medical equipment packaging demands the same preservation methodology used for military avionics and space-grade electronics — and that is exactly what BENZ delivers.

Medical Equipment We Pack

MRI Machines (1.5T & 3T)

Complete MRI system packaging including the superconducting magnet, patient table, electronics cabinet, gradient amplifier rack, and RF body coil. We engineer custom shock-absorbing cradles that limit transit vibration to below the magnet's maximum allowable threshold — typically 0.5g for the cryostat and 1.0g for electronics. Quench pipes are sealed and protected against impact.

CT Scanners & LINAC Systems

CT gantry rotation assemblies, X-ray tubes, detector arrays, and treatment planning systems. We lock gantry rotation, install custom bearing supports, protect the slip ring assembly from moisture, and design anti-vibration mounts that prevent detector pixel misalignment during multi-day transport.

Ultrasound, C-Arm & Gamma Cameras

Portable and fixed ultrasound units, mobile C-arm fluoroscopy systems, nuclear medicine gamma cameras, and SPECT/PET scanners. We pack detector crystals (NaI, CZT) with individual shock-absorbing inserts, protect collimators, and seal electronics against humidity and ESD.

Hospital & Laboratory Equipment

Autoclaves, bio-safety cabinets (BSCs), centrifuges, spectrophotometers, HPLC systems, and clean room equipment. We provide anti-static VCI liners (to prevent ESD damage to sensitive PCBs), humidity-controlled barrier sealing, and vibration-dampened crating for precision optical and mechanical assemblies.

Our Medical-Grade Protection System

Pan-India Medical Equipment Packaging Coverage

BENZ deploys medical equipment packaging crews across India's major healthcare and medical device manufacturing clusters:

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can you pack a 1.5T or 3T MRI machine for export?

Yes. We have packed complete MRI systems including the superconducting magnet (typically 4,000–8,000 kg), patient table, electronics cabinet, and chiller unit. The magnet requires a custom steel cradle with calibrated shock mounts rated for ocean transit vibration profiles. The helium fill level is verified pre-packing, quench pipes are sealed, and the entire unit is enclosed in a multi-layer barrier with nitrogen gas blanket and calibrated desiccants.

Q: How do you prevent ESD damage to sensitive medical electronics?

All circuit boards, detector arrays, and electronic modules are wrapped in anti-static VCI material with controlled surface resistivity. Our anti-static VCI simultaneously dissipates static charge AND emits corrosion inhibitors. Grounding straps are maintained throughout the packing process, and all personnel wear ESD-safe footwear and wrist straps.

Q: Do you coordinate with medical equipment OEMs?

Yes. We work directly with field service engineers from Siemens Healthineers, GE Healthcare, Philips, Canon Medical, and other OEMs. The OEM engineer handles machine preparation (software backup, helium top-up, gradient coil parking), and our crew handles all packaging, crating, and logistics coordination. This ensures both technical and packaging expertise are applied correctly.

Q: Can you arrange air freight packaging for urgent medical equipment?

Yes. For air freight, we design lighter IATA-compliant crates using engineered plywood and aluminium framing instead of heavy timber. Air freight packaging must meet dimensional and weight limits for belly cargo or freighter pallets. We coordinate with cargo terminals at Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad airports.

Q: What insurance documentation do you provide?

We provide comprehensive documentation that strengthens your insurance claim position: shock/tilt indicator baseline photos, humidity indicator card readings, detailed packing photographs with timestamps, material specifications for all protection layers, and a signed packing completion certificate. This documentation package has helped our clients achieve 100% claim success rate on the rare occasions transit damage occurs.

Why Our Certifications Mean You Can Ship Anywhere Without Rejection

Every certification BENZ holds has a direct commercial consequence for your shipment. Here is exactly what each one means for your business:

AUTO OEM

BMW TL 8135-0043 & VW TL 8135

These are German Federal BWB-origin VCI performance standards. Any Tier-1 supplier shipping to BMW plants in Munich, Leipzig, Spartanburg, or Shenyang, or to VW/Audi/Skoda/Porsche/Lamborghini plants worldwide, MUST use TL 8135-certified packaging or face immediate parts rejection. BENZ is pre-approved — your parts clear their incoming quality gate automatically.

AUTO OEM

Daimler DBL 6735

Mercedes-Benz's proprietary packaging specification covering all inbound logistics across their global network (Sindelfingen, Bremen, Tuscaloosa, Pune). DBL 6735 compliance means your BENZ-packed parts will never be quarantined at a Mercedes dock for non-conforming packaging.

AUTO OEM

GM GMW 16700 & Volvo Group

General Motors' global packaging standard covers every GM, Chevrolet, Cadillac, and Buick plant. Volvo Group approval extends to Volvo Trucks, Mack, Renault Trucks, and UD Trucks globally. One BENZ pack satisfies 6 automotive brands simultaneously.

DEFENCE

MIL-PRF-3420 (US DoD QPL)

The United States Department of Defense Qualified Products List standard for VCI packaging. Only QPL-listed materials are accepted for US military contracts. This means BENZ packaging is approved for defence exports to any NATO country and DRDO/Indian defence procurement without additional qualification rounds.

DEFENCE

MIL-STD-2073

The US military's master standard for packaging of supplies and equipment. Compliance means BENZ understands military preservation levels — from Method 10 (bare) to Method 50 (waterproof, vapor-proof). Your defence equipment gets the exact preservation level the contract specifies.

QUALITY

ISO 9001:2015 & ISO 14001:2015

Dual ISO certification means every BENZ packaging operation follows audited, repeatable processes. ISO 14001 specifically guarantees environmental compliance — critical when your buyer's ESG auditor asks how their supply chain handles packaging waste.

EXPORT

ISPM-15 Heat Treatment

All BENZ wooden crates and pallets are heat-treated at 56°C for 30 minutes per FAO International Standard. Without the ISPM-15 stamp, your wooden crate will be rejected at any international port — USA, EU, Australia, Japan. BENZ wood clears customs in 190+ countries automatically.

CHEMISTRY

Propatech VCI (Italian Patent) & TRGS 615

BENZ uses patented Italian Propatech VCI chemistry that is 100% free from nitrites, secondary amines, and heavy metals. This guarantees automatic TRGS 615 compliance (German worker safety) and REACH compliance (EU chemical regulation). Your parts can enter the EU without triggering SVHC substance alerts.

Get a Free Packaging Assessment

Our packaging engineers will evaluate your equipment, transit route, and destination requirements — and design a zero-rejection packaging solution. Completely free.

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