VDA KLT stackable plastic containers
VDA KLT small load carriers are a special category among stackable boxes from injected plastic.
They are designed and produced according to the VDA German standard for the automotive industry, following the 4500 norms correspondent for goods’ transport between the manufacturers, various service providers, and the car suppliers, and beside the design and color, they have strict dimensions in order to be compatible with euro containers.
- covers and lids for protection against external factors or substances
- free space on the walls for labels to help a quick and accurate identification
Stackable plastic containers VDA M-KLT
Stackable plastic boxes VDA M-KLT are designed for the packaging of medium-weight loads.
They have appropriate dimensions for the pieces which do not fit into standard containers.
These KLT boxes have a sturdy ribbed base (structural rhombus), are very stable in the stack, and are impact-resistant, protecting this way the pieces or parts placed inside.
The totes are environment friendly, resist intense use, have a long service use, and are suited for the packaging of car parts to be transported to the assembly line. They save costs by replacing disposable packaging and also reduce waste.
Due to the design with a special internal grid system, VDA M-KLT bins are compatible with thermoformed trays working as internal dunnage for secure packaging of the components.
They have closed lateral handles for an ergonomic grip, free space for various markings/ labels/ barcodes, and covers for protection against external factors, contaminants, or quantity securing.
It is very important to know that the available base dimensions can be mixed between them and interlocked in a stack by placing 2 smaller bins on top of the big one, or vice versa, by placing the bigger base boxes on top of 2 combined smaller ones. They can be stacked on industrial pallets.
| Reference | External dimensions (mm) | Internal dimensions (mm) | Units per pallet | Weight (kg) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | VDA-M-KLT6517 | 600 x 500 x 174 | 560 x 444 x 130.50 | 60 | 3.20 | View product |
 | VDA-M-KLT6521 | 600 x 500 x 213 | 560 x 444 x 169.50 | 49 | 3.50 | View product |
 | VDA-M-KLT6528 | 600 x 500 x 280 | 560 x 444 x 236.50 | 37 | 4.20 | View product |
 | VDA-M-KLT6531 | 600 x 500 x 315 | 560 x 444 x 271.50 | 33 | 4.40 | View product |
 | VDA-M-KLT6533 | 600 x 500 x 335 | 560 x 444 x 291.50 | 31 | 4.60 | View product |
 | VDA-M-KLT10611 | 1000 x 600 x 114 | 943 x 543 x 70.50 | 46 | 4.40 | View product |
 | VDA-M-KLT10634 | 1000 x 600 x 335 | 943 x 543 x 291.50 | 16 | 7.50 | View product |
 | VDA-M-KLT10615 | 1000 x 600 x 147 | 943 x 543 x 103.50 | 35 | 5.10 | View product |
 | VDA-M-KLT10628 | 1000 x 600 x 280 | 943 x 543 x 236.50 | 19 | 6.80 | View product |
 | VDA-M-KLT10613 | 1000 x 600 x 128 | 943 x 543 x 84.50 | 41 | 4.80 | View product |
 | VDA-M-KLT10632 | 1000 x 600 x 315 | 943 x 543 x 271.50 | 17 | 7.30 | View product |
 | VDA-M-KLT10609 | 1000 x 600 x 94 | 943 x 543 x 50.50 | 55 | 4.20 | View product |
 | VDA-M-KLT6541 | 600 x 500 x 415 | 560 x 444 x 371.50 | 25 | 5.60 | View product |
 | VDA-M-KLT6512 | 600 x 500 x 128 | 560 x 444 x 84.50 | 81 | 2.60 | View product |
 | VDA-M-KLT 6509 | 600 x 500 x 94 | 560 x 444 x 50.50 | 111 | 2.30 | View product |
 | VDA-M-KLT10642 | 1000 x 600 x 415 | 943 x 543 x 371.50 | 13 | 8.70 | View product |
 | VDA-M-KLT6511 | 600 x 500 x 114 | 560 x 444 x 70.50 | 91 | 2.50 | View product |
 | VDA-M-KLT10621 | 1000 x 600 x 213 | 943 x 543 x 169.50 | 24 | 5.80 | View product |
 | VDA-M-KLT10617 | 1000 x 600 x 174 | 943 x 543 x 130.50 | 30 | 5.40 | View product |
 | VDA-M-KLT6514 | 600 x 500 x 147 | 560 x 444 x 103.50 | 71 | 2.80 | View product |
Stackable plastic containers VDA RL-KLT
The RL-KLT boxes or small load carriers are single-walled injected plastic crates and one of the main VDA standards, suited for manual or automated handling for loads of up to 20 kg.
Their particularity is the smooth base with water drainage holes which, in case of accidents with fire, allow the water coming from the sprinklers to drain down the boxes from the bottom of the stack, reach the fire, and quickly turn it off.
VDA RL-KLT containers are very sturdy and dedicated to intensive use. The base frame design and the outside reinforcements of the walls ensure that the containers are completely stable and won’t fall when they are in a stack.
They can also be combined by mixing in one stack more base dimensions and use from the smallest bin to the biggest one. Due to their compatibility with euro standards, they can be packed on euro pallets, used with trolleys, dollies, or racking.
RL-KLT VDA standard crates have accessories available like lids or covers, internal dividers, external markings, injected label holders for labeling, barcoding for a quick ID, etc.
They work very well on conveyor lines and can be gripped with robotic arms due to the special points for lifting jacks. For manual handling, the deep comfortable handles are of great use for the operators.
The RL-KLT VDA carriers are friendly to the environment, they reduce waste and also the costs by replacing the one-way packaging.
| Reference | External dimensions (mm) | Internal dimensions (mm) | Weight (kg) | Units per pallet | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | RL-KLT4322 | 400 x 300 x 213 | 345 x 260 x 195 | 1.42 | 80 | View product |
 | RL-KLT3147 | 300 x 200 x 147 | 243 x 162 x 129.50 | 0.573 | 320 | View product |
 | RL-KLT6280 | 600 x 400 x 280 | 544 x 359 x 262 | 2.68 | 40 | View product |
 | RL-KLT6422 | 600 x 400 x 213 | 544 x 359 x 195 | 2.27 | 40 | View product |
 | L-KLT8210 | 800 x 600 x 213 | N.A. | 3.90 | 20 | View product |
 | RL-KLT6147 | 600 x 400 x 147 | 544 x 359 x 129.50 | 1.82 | 80 | View product |
 | RL-KLT8210G | 800 x 600 x 220 | 739 x 556 x 200 | 3.96 | 20 | View product |
 | RL-KLT4280 | 400 x 300 x 280 | 346 x 260 x 262 | 1.71 | 80 | View product |
 | RL-KLT4147 | 400 x 300 x 147 | 346 x 260 x 129.50 | 1.08 | 160 | View product |
Stackable plastic containers VDA C-KLT
VDA C-KLT small load carriers are classic KLTs and are specially designed for the storage and transport of heavy loads of even up to 50 kg.
They have extremely robust double walls with reinforcements (struts) which together with the full composite base ensure a high grade of resistance and stability. They are compatible with intensive and long-term use, leading to thousands or even millions of uses during their lifespan.
C-KLT crates are configured for an extra safe stacking and also can mix in a stack more of the available bases. They can be used with euro pallets, dollies, trolleys, or racking.
They are suited for automated handling, having many points for jacking grip with robotic arms. Their reinforced base is completely compatible with conveyor lines, no matter their type.
The ergonomic handles are helping the operators to ease the manual handling.
Like all the VDA KLT small load carriers, they have also available accessories like:
| Reference | External dimensions (mm) | Internal dimensions (mm) | Weight (kg) | Units per pallet | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | C-KLT6417 | 600 x 400 x 174 | 532 x 346 x 125 | 3.00 | 52 | View product |
 | C-KLT3217 | 300 x 200 x 174 | 260 x 136 x 154 | 0.80 | 204 | View product |
 | C-KLT6421 | 600 x 400 x 213 | 532 x 346 x 165 | 3.70 | 40 | View product |
 | C-KLT6428 | 600 x 400 x 280 | 532 x 346 x 231 | 4.40 | 32 | View product |
 | C-KLT4317 | 400 x 300 x 174 | 334 x 247 x 130 | 1.90 | 102 | View product |
 | C-KLT4321 | 400 x 300 x 213 | 334 x 247 x 170 | 2.00 | 80 | View product |
 | C-KLT4314 | 400 x 300 x 147 | 334 x 247 x 103 | 1.60 | 128 | View product |
 | C-KLT3214 | 300 x 200 x 147 | 260 x 136 x 127 | 0.70 | 240 | View product |
 | C-KLT6414 | 600 x 400 x 147 | 532 x 346 x 98 | 2.80 | 64 | View product |
 | C-KLT4328 | 400 x 300 x 280 | 334 x 247 x 236 | 2.60 | 64 | View product |
Foldable plastic containers VDA F-KLT
Among the three basic standard crates regularized by the VDA norms are the F-KLT foldable small load carriers.
They are designed as a consequence of the special needs of the supply chain related to space and cost optimizing challenges.
F-KLT boxes have a smooth full composite base, are very robust and sturdy, durable, resistant to shocks and impact, and by their folding when are not used, they save appx 2/3 of the vertical volume. This means much lower costs for return transport, and less occupied space when are in storage or warehouse.
The folding system is very resistant to many cycles of folding and unfolding, their long lifespan being guaranteed and compensates the investment with their purchase.
Their euro base makes them compatible with euro containers, or any euro storage system (pallets, trolleys, dollies, etc.)
Foldable VDA KLT totes for automotive can be used with lids and covers for protection, have closed shell-type handles for ergonomic handling, and have free space for labels or barcodes for an easy and safe identification of the content.
| Reference | External dimensions (mm) | Internal dimensions (mm) | Weight (kg) | Units per pallet | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 6410G | 600 x 400 x 280 | N.A. | 2.90 | 135 | View product |
 | F-KLT6410 | 600 x 400 x 280 | 535 x 357 x 242 | 3.40 | 100 | View product |
Stackable plastic containers VDA K-KLT
Foldable plastic boxes VDA K-KLT are rezistent to impact, they have incorporated handles for a better maneuvering, are very stable in stack and resistant to oils, acids and alkaline substances.
They have smooth or ribbed base, and by folding them they save approximately 2/3 from the storage or transportation space.
| Reference | External dimensions (mm) | Internal dimensions (mm) | Units per pallet | Weight (kg) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | K-KLT4680 | 600 x 400 x 280 | N.A. | 180 | N.A. | View product |
Stackable plastic containers VDA R-KLT
R-KLT boxes/ small load carriers are single-walled injected plastic crates, and together with the RL-KLT and F-KLT are part of the VDA standard.
Their characteristic is the ribbed composite base which together with the sides’ reinforcements provides stability, so the stack will not fall and offer high stability.
Following the line of reducing the load weight for easy handling, they resist loads of up to 20 kg, and the weight optimization is done together with an increase of volume.
The ergonomically shaped handles are compatible with manual and automated handling (the last one being supported also by the many robot grips) and can be used in any production segment.
VDA R-KLT crates can be combined by cross stacking them on the pallet and mixing the bases which are all compatible between them. They can be stacked on euro pallets, used with trolleys, dollies, or racking.
The R-KLT VDA containers reduce waste, protect the environment, and decrease costs by replacing the one-way/ disposable packaging.
| Reference | External dimensions (mm) | Internal dimensions (mm) | Units per pallet | Weight (kg) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | R-KLT3215 | 300 x 200 x 147 | 243 x 162 x 129.50 | 320 | 0.573 | View product |
 | R-KLT4315 | 400 x 300 x 147 | 346 x 265 x 109.50 | 160 | 1.29 | View product |
 | R-KLT4322 | 400 x 300 x 213 | 346 x 265 x 175 | 80 | 1.61 | View product |
 | R-KLT4329 | 400 x 300 x 280 | 346 x 265 x 242 | 80 | 1.86 | View product |
 | R-KLT6415 | 600 x 400 x 147 | 544 x 364 x 109.50 | 80 | 2.10 | View product |
 | R-KLT6422 | 600 x 400 x 213 | 544 x 364 x 175 | 40 | 2.60 | View product |
 | R-KLT6429 | 600 x 400 x 280 | 544 x 364 x 242 | 40 | 2.98 | View product |
 | 1421-KLT | 1000 x 400 x 214 | N.A. | 30 | N.A. | View product |
 | KLT12415 | 1200 x 400 x 147 | 1142 x 360 x 144.50 | 32 | 3.85 | View product |
Lids and covers for stackable plastic containers VDA KLT
The VDA lids and covers for automotive containers are produced from impact-resistant materials and their main purpose is to protect the content against mechanical factors (shocks, impact), and external factors (for example weather conditions), but also to secure the integrity of the delivered products both in stack stability and quantity.
They are easy to clean and resistant to oil, alkaline or acids substances, etc.
They respect the VDA norms and are adapted to standard VDA KLT containers.
Being detachable models, if or when is needed, they can be put away and the crates can be used without them for certain applications, leading to optimized costs with packaging by using the same container for different requests.
| Reference | External dimensions (mm) | Internal dimensions (mm) | Units per pallet | Weight (kg) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | D32 | 267 x 150 x 8 | N.A. | 800 | 0.1 | View product |
 | R-KLT-D35 | 300 x 200 | N.A. | 1600 | 0.086 | View product |
 | RL-KLT-D35 | 300 x 200 | N.A. | 1600 | 0.09 | View product |
 | D43 | 365 x 267 x 25 | N.A. | 400 | 0.23 | View product |
 | RL-KLT-D45 | 400 x 300 | N.A. | 880 | 0.25 | View product |
 | R-KLT-D45 | 400 x 300 | N.A. | 880 | 0.271 | View product |
 | RL-KLT-D65 | 600 x 400 | N.A. | 600 | 0.52 | View product |
 | R-KLT-D65 | 600 x 400 | N.A. | 600 | 0.663 | View product |
 | AL-0759 | 600 x 500 | N.A. | 50 | N.A. | View product |
 | AL-0760 | 1000 x 600 | N.A. | 50 | N.A. | View product |
There are a couple of models which were standardized and optimized for the handling of components in car manufacturing:
- VDA R-KLT containers – reinforced base
- VDA RL- KLT containers – smooth base, water drainage holes
- VDA F-KLT containers – foldable/ collapsible walls
- VDA M-KLT containers – for medium weight products
- VDA C-KLT containers – reinforced base, for heavyweight products
- VDA L-KLT containers – long sized for components with atypical shapes
They are indispensable in the nowadays automotive production industry, which is highly automatized but also uses manual handling, and are used from production to storage, logistics, transport, or assembly lines.
We all know that automotive is a very dynamic field, which comes from the constantly increasing demand on the market but being also a provider of expensive products, so these totes were created as a standard in order to:
- maximize production efficiency, no matter the segment (components production or car assembly)
- decrease the load weight at the same time with increasing the volume for ergonomic manual handling (which is crucial for the packaging and unloading of some of the products)
- reduce losses in terms of costs and waste
- increase production volume and delivery flow
- reduce the number of final products which are returned because of fabrication problems
- develop an ergonomic work environment
- swiftly match euro pallets and trolleys or dollies
- implement the same packaging system within the industry
VDA boxes are produced only from high-quality material and comply with the standards for design, color, load norms, accessories, or properties, and the parameters required in production.
They are durable, have a long lifespan, are strong, extremely sturdy, and resistant to shocks and impacts, which tend to happen in high production volumes.
The straight walls provide generous internal space which can be optimally used and also the pallet/ stack’s vertical volume.
The KLT for automotive can be safely stacked with or without lids and are compatible with any euro container. The exterior edge helps the stacks to be stable and eliminates the need for additional securing or strapping of the load.
The handling (manual or automated) is done by using the ergonomic handles designed for this, and the base ensures complete compatibility with conveyor lines. Due to the lifting shafts and the grooves, the robotic gripping can be done both vertical and horizontal, from the sides or from the corners. Their design can successfully mix automated and manual maneuvering.
If needed, they can be placed on a plastic pallet from 1 layer to more, and use a pallet lid on top to protect the upper layer. This is a very practical solution, speeds up the reception procedure at delivery, the products are perfectly protected by the sturdy pallet cover, and the stack doesn’t need extra strapping for stability.
The VDA KLT crates resist temperatures between -20˚C and 100 ˚C, are UV stable, can be safely washed due to the smooth inside walls, providing safe storage and transport conditions for the packed products and parts, and a neat aspect.
Also, the possibility of completely cleaning the labels out and replacing them with new or updated ones, helps the operators to constantly have a correct situation of the crate content, without any misunderstandings or mistakes.
By complying with VDA standards, KLT small load carriers have the same own weight, so when the check must be done by weighting, the products don’t need to be unpacked, but the stack can be weighted, and the products’ weight deducted. This means a shorter time for delivery and an improved logistics chain.
They are a sustainable choice for automotive packaging, and at the end of their service life are completely recyclable, reducing this way the carbon footprint and industrial waste, and maintaining a high level of recycling management.
KLT VDA containers can be used with a large range of accessories or additional packaging:
- lids and covers
- internal dividers and separators from foam, EPP, textile material, corrugated or rigid plastic, duraflex, triplex, etc.
- interlayers, trays
- label holders
- straps and seals
- pallets
- trolleys and dollies
- containers, Kanban racking
They can be returned and used for many life cycles reducing the costs with packaging and the waste volume generated until they are taken out of use.
Also, for the return transport or storage, they can be mixed with any euro containers due to their base compatibility, saving this way the associated costs and streamlining their acquisition.