Packaging system

A pallet for use in the manufacture and transportation of an appliance comprising:

• a first support member having a hole through which the appliance is fastened with a first retaining bolt;
• a second support member having a hole through which the appliance is fastened with a second retaining bolt;
• a first cross member connecting the first and second support members;
• and
• a second cross member connecting the first and second support members.

A spacing support for contacting a container and protecting protrusions of an appliance comprising:

• a tubular member of a predefined length;
• the tubular member having a contact surface for contacting the container;
• and
• an attachment surface for contacting the appliance.

A packing system for supporting an appliance in a container comprising:

• a pallet;
• the pallet including a first support member and a second support member;
• the first support member having a first attachment means for attachment to the appliance;
• the second support member having a second attachment means for attachment to the appliance;
• at least one corner support;
• and
• the corner support including a substantially tubular first lobe and a substantially tubular second lobe connected by an angular beam.

A method for packing an appliance comprising the steps of:

• providing a pallet including a first support member;
• at least one cross member including a first and second end, the first end attached to the first support member;
• a second support member attached to the second end of the at least one cross member;
• the first and second support members having and attachment means for attaching the appliance to the pallet;
• and
• attaching the appliance to the pallet.