Company Introduction Advantages

 

One-stop Solution

We are proud to be one of the biggest exporters for plastic pallets around the world. which can satisfy customers' one-stop purchasing, while guaranteeing the quality of our production and our service.

Rich Experience

Enlightening pallet industry co.,ltd Established in 2000 with over 21 years experience.Passed ISO9001, ISO14001, SGS , GB/T28001-2001, EN840 inspection certification, FDA test etc.

Professional Team

We have our own factory and company, which is a professional team integrating design, production and sales.

24H Online Service

You can contact us about pre-sale, in-sale and after-sale services, we will give you a very satisfactory answer, and we serve you online 24 hours a day.

 

What is a Plastic Crate?

 

 

Plastic crates are containers used for moving or transporting goods from point A to point B. They are also used for storage and are made of exclusively or partially plastic material.

 

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Advantages of Plastic Crates

 

 

Plastic crates can handle more weighty products.Plastic crates are also more durable, meaning they'll hold up against impacts, vibrations and pressure as they are transported in and out of storage, picked, packed and shipped.

 

Easier storage and retrieval

In an automated storage and retrieval system, containers are often densely stacked for storage on the warehouse floor. Since cardboard boxes can vary in size and shape, it's easy to wind up with unbalanced loads or unexpected spills. Plastic crates, on the other hand, are available in standardized sizes that allow for safe, secure stacking.

Health and Safety

It's easy to clean dust, dirt, and spills from plastic containers. They can also be sanitized, which is especially beneficial when following strict standards for health and safety.

Environmental factors

Is your warehouse hot and humid? Or is it a cold storage facility? Whereas cardboard containers can easily warp or degrade, plastic better withstands moisture and extreme conditions without losing structural integrity.

Sustainability goals

While cardboard boxes are relatively cheap to purchase upfront, they don't last long. Plastic crates are reusable—sometimes hundreds or thousands of times—which significantly minimizes waste. That can save you big in the long run, and ties in perfectly with your facility's green initiatives.

 

Manufacturing Process of Plastic Crates

 

Plastic crates are mostly made of high-density polyethylene (HDPE) or polypropylene (PP). Polyethylene has a higher impact strength and a very low degradation by ultraviolet radiation, while polypropylene has a better scratch resistance. To improve the performance of both materials, the addition of antioxidants and UV protectants can be made.

 

The type of plastic forming process used depends on the form of the plastic crate. Each type of plastic crate has its distinct shape and design that suits one type of fabrication process better than the others. Below are some of the common methods for producing plastic crates.

Injection molding

Injection molding is a plastic-forming process that involves injecting molten plastic raw materials into a closed chamber or mold.
To make the shape required by the customer, there is a mold designed with specifics that contains a certain shape. Normally it contains two parts or halves with similar features. One does have the ability to move or it remains still while the other part of the mold can move. After molding, the other half can move thus releasing the product from the mold in undemented form. The mold contains several or multiple openings or channels. These are used to introduce the plastic into the mold, vent the air, and permit some plastic to flow out of the mold.

Blow molding

Blow molding is a process used for the formation of plastic containers by inflating a softened plastic compound inside a mold. The main steps or processes of blow molding are:It makes use of heating the plastic and forming it into a tube called a parison or preform. It encloses and clamps the preform between two dies.
Inflating the preform.Cooling and ejecting the product from the mold.

Injection blow molding

This process, on the other hand, makes use of the production of the shape beforehand by the injection of the plastic into a mold with a core for air supply. Both processes (the extrusion and injection blow molding processes) make use of air to shape the shape beforehand against the mold.

Rotational molding

Rotational molding, or commonly known as the "roto-molding", is a plastic casting process used in the production of hollow and seamless plastic containers. This process does not use pressure to form its product as does the blow molding process. Rather, it makes use of rotations when forming the crate by spreading the plastic melt on the inner surfaces of the mold.

Process of thermoforming

Thermoforming is the procedure of heating thin plastic sheets to their forming temperature and stretching them over a mold. It is a secondary plastic-forming process. It does not make use of raw plastic resin for compounding. Instead, it makes use of a plastic sheet or film made from preliminary steps such as extrusion or calendaring.

Compression molding

The compression molding process is meant for shaping the plastic resin by making use of pressing it against two molds. This process is mostly chosen when producing large thermosetting plastic products.

 

Types of Plastic Crates

The following are some of the most used plastic crate varieties.

Vegatable Plastic Folding Crates

2000

 

Regular plastic crates

These are used for all kinds of basic storage conditions. They are accessible in many various shapes, colors, and sizes. These include plastic crates for grocery distribution. They help by protecting fragile and delicate products such as produce. The use of these crates brings smooth, protective handling, excellent ventilation and good stability. In the grocery industry, there are what are called returnable plastic crates which are folding for inbound trips and rigid for outbound trips used to transport all types of produce between growers and supermarkets around the world. These plastic crates have one common footprint and six different stack heights conforming to the different produce and can be mixed on pallets to make the unit loads more stable and efficient.

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2005

 

Ventilated plastic crates

These are normally used for the purpose of storage of food items and vegetables. They are accessible in a fully ventilated and nestable design. These include plastic crates used in the dairy industry. They are made from a material called polythene which is strong and resilient. There are also plastic crates that are custom made, that can be made use of from the beginning to the final stage of the process of handling the materials. They can be used for farmers to the display on the shelves of the supermarkets and then to the customer and therefore finally their kitchen.
Dairy plastic crates are strong to handle the process entailed by the handling and shipping of dairy products. These plastic crates are capable of holding automated stacking equipment, sterilization and big temperature changes, high pressure washing. This makes plastic crates better than wooden or cardboard crates that are sensitive to washing, temperature changes and cannot be incorporated into the processing line.

Hospital Crash Cart Medical Trolley

2010

 

Closed plastic crates

These are high quality closed crates that can be made in various sizes and shapes. Generally, they are used for all types of storage, including fish in the fishing industry and other food items. These include plastic crates for the fishing industry. The plastic crates are used in the transfer of the catch to the company's holding tank, where they are processed. Seafood processors and wholesalers mostly use these crates. These plastic crates are better than wooden ones in the fish industry because their handling is much easier. Plastic crates support careful handling due to their smooth surface, unlike the nails and splinters found in wooden crates. Their opening is also easier as well as their closing than wooden crates that have craftsmanship that is not accurate.

Plastic Foldable Basket Crate

2015

 

Jumbo plastic crates

These are big sized crates which are mainly utilized in the storage and transportation of large items.

 

 
Things to Note When Using Plastic Crates

When using plastic crates, you should pay attention to the following points:

Plastic crates, should be placed with care to avoid uneven stress and damage when landing.

When placing goods, they should be placed evenly to avoid sharp surfaces directly pressing on the bottom of the turnover box, which may cause sideways or damage due to uneven force. In more serious cases, the goods in the box may be damaged.

When using matching plastic crates,, you should consider whether the size of the turnover box is suitable for the use of this plastic pallet, so as to avoid tilting or inversion caused by inappropriate size or improper placement.

When stacking, the load-bearing capacity of the turnover box itself should be considered, and the stacking height is limited.

 

Our Factory
 

 

Enlightening is a professional manufacturer for packaging products. Established at 2000 based in China.With over 20 years growth and development, the company has into one of the leading Chinese manufacturers of transport and storage products.

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Certifications
 

We has passed ISO9001:2008 quality management system certification, and through the first European EN840 inspection certification, ISO 14001: 2004 environmental management system certification, attestation of Chinese environment mark type, is the standing director unit of China association of plasti

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Cooperation Partner
 

Enlightening Pallet supplies various types of plastic pallets, cooperated with Coca Cola, Ford auto, China tobacco, Qingdao beer, BMW and Samsung etc

 

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FAQ
 

Q: What is a plastic crate?

A: Plastic crates are containers used for moving or transporting goods from point A to point B. They are also used for storage and are made of exclusively or partially plastic material. The basic material is plastic; it gives its distinctive character as durability.

Q: How is plastic crates?

A: These crates are made of plastic material which makes them durable, reliable, degradation resistant, and lightweight. Plastic crates are more expensive than wooden or cardboard crates but are much more durable and useful in numerous settings.

Q: What do you put in plastic crates?

A: Available to rent and buy, the small plastic crate is perfect for moving and storing small personal items, small high values goods or important documents and publications. The moving crate is much easier to use and pack than a standard cardboard moving box and the small light weight design weighs just 1.87kg.

Q: Are plastic crates durable?

A: While cardboard can manage the lighter end of the spectrum, plastic is stronger for handling heavier loads. Plastic containers are also more durable, meaning they'll hold up against impacts, vibrations and pressure as they are transported in and out of storage, picked, packed and shipped.

Q: Can you recycle a plastic crate?

A: Yes – crates and trays are normally made from either polypropylene (PP) or high density polyethylene (HDPE). All plastic crates should be marked with a recycling logo, and in this case we would expect to see a number 5 for PP or a number 2 for HDPE.

Q: Why are there plastic crates?

A: Rental crates are heavy duty plastic storage boxes. They can hold more weight than traditional cardboard boxes and last much longer. Plastic moving boxes are designed to protect your items during the entire move process.

Q: Is a cardboard box better than a plastic crate?

A: Plastic containers are easier to stack on top of one another for long periods of time. There's less of a chance of damage.

Q: What is a safe dog crate?

A: Except for the door, plastic crates have smooth surfaces to minimize the chance of an injury. Plastic crates are often not well ventilated, however. Look for one with holes at least on both long sides. They're good for travel and easy to clean but bulky and awkward to move, especially if you have a large dog..

Q: Are plastic crates sustainable?

A: In an era where single-use plastics are heavily scrutinized, plastic crates stand out as a sustainable choice. They are designed for multiple uses, significantly reducing the need for disposable packaging. This not only saves businesses money but also reduces the environmental impact.

Q: How do you use plastic crates for storage?

A: If you're looking for storage in your own home, milk crates can be stacked on top of each other. This works well for longer term storage where the items won't be needed regularly. However if you're likely to need frequent access to each of the crates you could stack them on their side instead.

Q: Are plastic crates good for dogs with anxiety?

A: The plastic crate is good for a small dog with separation anxiety. Kennel crates,also come in heavy duty materials that can resist even the strongest and most adept escape artists. With a covered enclosure, extra-strong doors, and window vents, this type of crate also doubles as a pet carrier.

Q: Do plastic crate need to be fumigated?

A: One of the biggest advantages of plastic crate is that they do not need to be fumigated. While parasites and other nasty creatures can often survive in wooden pallets, vermin cannot live on plastic in the same.

Q: What are returnable plastic crates?

A: Returnable plastic crates were developed to transport produce from the field to the market. These crates are excellent at product cooling and product protection for perishable produce.

Q: Are plastic crates sustainable?

A: In an era where single use plastics are heavily scrutinized, plastic crates stand out as a sustainable choice. They are designed for multiple uses, significantly reducing the need for disposable packaging. This not only saves businesses money but also reduces the environmental impact.

Q: How do you hang plastic crates?

A: Drill into the wall with an 1/8" - 1/4" pilot bit through any of the open spaces in the bottom of the crate in two places, preferably at a diagonal to one another. Then thread some washers onto a screw so they will catch the crate, hold it up, and screw into the anchors, pulling the crate to the wall.

Q: Can I paint plastic crates?

A: To prepare, simply clean the surface and dry thoroughly. Spray with special primer for plastics to aid adhesion and therefore the durability of the coating on this surface, before applying light coats of your chosen chalk paint colour.

Q: How do you use plastic crates as shelves?

A: You can stack plastic milk crates while they are on their sides, locking them into the right position to provide convenient access.

Q: How can I know which pallet suits my use ?

A: Best professioanl team would help to supply the suitable and economical pallets.

Q: How to print on plastic crates?

A: You can use an inkjet printer to inkjet and print on plastic crates.

Q: How long does a plastic crate last?

A: When handled correctly, a plastic crate should last around 10 years! Additionally, they are UV-resistant so they will stand the test of time even when they're left outside in the elements.

ENLIGHTENING PALLET is an experienced plastic crates supplier among those world famous plastic crates manufacturers, who can offer you hot sale and cheap plastic crates wholesale service. Welcome to order our products at low price with our factory.

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