Foldable and collapsible plastic containers

Straight walls ensure maximum use of space – horizontal and vertical, interior and exterior.

When the boxes are empty, they can be folded quickly, reducing their volume by up to 80%. The storage space is thus freed of unused packaging and is well organized.

Foldability also allows more empty boxes to be carried around by operators and machines.

Foldable small plastic containers are usually produced with bases modular to Euro dimensions and various heights.

They may come with a smooth or reinforced base and systems for locking the walls, thus ensuring improved stability during handling or stacking.

These foldable boxes are used for a wide range of applications, from food (agriculture, meat processing, dairy, bakery, retail, food delivery etc.) to various other industries (automotive, logistics, warehousing, distribution, production, assembly).

They are carefully designed and tested to resist numerous folding and unfolding cycles.

Small foldable containers usually have two or more open handles for ergonomic handling. These can be replaced by shell-type handles applied on closed walls for improved protection of the goods.

The containers can be used with plastic pallets, transport trolleys or rack systems and are compatible with automated conveyor lines.

They can be secured with seals or strappings for enhanced stability and security.

Collapsible wall boxes can have closed or perforated walls and bottom.

The closed versions are suited for heavy weights and intensive use. They are mainly used in the automotive industry: for car parts distribution, commerce/ retail, assembly lines etc.

The perforated walls and bottom versions are used when the goods need air circulation to dry out the moisture and prevent foul odours or mould from developing. They are widely used in agriculture, retail stores (for fruits and vegetable display), bakeries, horticulture (helping flowers keep fresh for a long time) etc. The perforated wall versions are lightweight but compensate for sturdiness through critical, reinforced areas – still a good option for tall stacks or heavy loads.

Various accessories are available for foldable and collapsible totes:

• Label holders – if labels need to be changed often – Galia, permanent auto-adhesive, transparent plastic welded on the boxes
• Internal separators and dividers from textile, foam, thermoformed trays, rigid or corrugated plastic
• Detachable or attached lids – for extra protection against external factors like dust or water, but also anti-theft
• Wheels – when bins must be transported over long distances or carry heavy loads; if the number of transported boxes is high or the box has large dimensions, and the operator cannot hold it with bare hands

Their design includes free spaces to receive self-adhesive labels or permanent personalization with hot printing (hot stamping) or serigraphy. Further individualization can be achieved by producing them in different colors for quick identification.

Collapsible/ foldable crates from injected plastic are the ideal replacement for one-way packaging. Especially with high volumes of products, the costs of the return transport are smaller than a new batch of single-use packaging.

These containers reduce waste and carbon footprint and are entirely recyclable at the end of their long service life.