Bulk Boxes and Bulk Containers: Collapsible, Rigid, Metal and Wire, 1,200 to 5,000 lb
Bulk boxes and reusable bulk containers move pallet-size loads by forklift or pallet jack for picking, assembly, processing, storage and distribution. Plastic containers are typically rated 1,200 to 2,500 lb. Sheet metal containers are rated 3,200 lb in the 40-1/2" x 34-1/2" size, and wire mesh containers run from 3,200 lb up to 5,000 lb in the 54" x 44" rigid format. CustomMHS carries Buckhorn, Monoflo, Triple Diamond, Orbis, Davco, Worldwide and Vestil, along with the covers, dollies, stands and I.D. placards that go with them.
1,200 to 5,000 lb containers32" x 30", 48" x 40" and 48" x 45"Plastic, metal and wireCollapsible, knock-down or rigid
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Collapsible 30" wide x 32" longCollapsible 40" wide x 48" longCollapsible 45" wide x 48" longCollapsible Metal ContainersFixed Wall Plastic & MetalDollies & Stands
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| Collapsible 30" wide x 32" long |
 Monoflo 32" x 30" Collapsible Containers, BC-Series
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 Triple Diamond 32" x 30" Collapsible Bulk Containers
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 Buckhorn 32" x 30" Collapsible Containers, BN-Series
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 Orbis 32" x 30" Collapsible Bulk Containers
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 32" x 30" Thermoformed Bulk Container Covers
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 I.D. Label Placards
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| Collapsible 40" wide x 48" long |
 Buckhorn 48" x 40" Collapsible Containers, BG-Series
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 Buckhorn 48" x 40" Collapsible Containers, BH-Series
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Buckhorn FDA-Approved Collapsible Container, BZ-Series
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| Collapsible 45" wide x 48" long |
Monoflo 45" x 48" Collapsible Containers, BC-Series
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 Triple Diamond 45" x 48" Collapsible Containers
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 Buckhorn 45" x 48" Collapsible Containers, BN-Series
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 Buckhorn 45" x 48" Collapsible Containers, BH-Series
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 Buckhorn 45" x 48" Collapsible Containers, BE-Series
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 Buckhorn 45" x 48" Collapsible Containers, BR-Series
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45" x 48" Container Covers
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| Collapsible Metal Containers |
 Davco Collapsible Metal Bin, 40-1/2" x 34-1/2"
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 Davco Knock Down Metal Bin, 40-1/2" x 34-1/2"
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 Davco Collapsible Wire Bin, 40-1/2" x 34-1/2"
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 Davco Knock Down Wire Bins, 40-1/2" x 34-1/2"
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 Worldwide Wire Mesh Containers
Wire mesh containers with capacities up to 4,000 pounds for bulk storage.
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| Fixed Wall Plastic & Metal |
 Buckhorn Fixed Wall Containers, BF-Series, 28.8" x 41.8"
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 Buckhorn Fixed Wall Containers, BF-Series, 44" x 48"
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 Buckhorn Fixed Wall Covers, Fits BF-Series
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 Davco Rigid Metal Bin, 40-1/2" x 34-1/2"
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 Davco Rigid Wire Bin, 40-1/2" x 34-1/2"
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 Davco Rigid Wire Mesh Basket, 54" x 44"
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 Davco Rigid Wire Mesh Basket, 40-1/2" x 34-1/2"
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 Davco Rigid Wire Mesh Basket, 40-1/2" x 34-1/2” Wire mesh containers with capacities up to 2,500 pounds for bulk storage.
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Mobile & Stationary Pallet Stands
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Choose the footprint first. The 32" x 30" size is rated 1,500 to 2,000 lb. The 48" x 40" size is the GMA grocery pallet footprint, rated 1,200 to 2,500 lb. The 48" x 45" size is the automotive standard, rated 1,500 to 2,500 lb. Collapsible containers fold their walls onto the base when empty, which cuts return freight. A Buckhorn BH48453400 stands 34 inches tall and collapses to 13.6 inches, and Davco states that a 53-foot trailer holds 144 of its bins upright or 324 collapsed. Rigid containers have fixed walls, need no setup and suit containers that stay in one cell, and knock-down containers disassemble for the most compact empty state.
Bulk containers carry two ratings. Load capacity is the weight of product inside one container, and stacking capacity is the weight a container can carry on top, which governs stack height. Maximum containers above equals stacking capacity divided by load plus the container’s own weight, and tare runs 118 to 196 lb across the models covered, so leaving it out gives an unsafe stack. A four-way base accepts forks from any side, and pallet jack compatibility should be confirmed separately. FDA approval attaches to a specific resin and often a specific color, so confirm it for the exact model.
Product Lines
Collapsible bulk containers come in 32" x 30", 48" x 40" and 45" x 48" footprints from Monoflo, Triple Diamond, Orbis and Buckhorn, rated 1,200 to 2,500 lb. Buckhorn fixed wall containers (28.8" x 41.8" and 44" x 48") give rigid one-piece walls where collapsibility is not needed. Davco collapsible, knock-down and rigid metal and wire bins are 40-1/2" x 34-1/2" at 3,200 lb. Davco and Worldwide wire mesh baskets run from 2,500 to 5,000 lb, including a 54" x 44" rigid basket. Covers, I.D. label placards, pallet stands and container dollies rated from 3,600 to 8,000 lb finish out the line.
Selecting the Right Model
◆ Footprint, pick the footprint that matches your pallets, racking and trailers first, since the 48" x 40", 48" x 45", 32" x 30", 40-1/2" x 34-1/2" and 54" x 44" sizes each carry a different rating range
◆ Style, choose collapsible when empties travel or are stored, rigid when containers stay in one cell, and knock-down for the most compact empty state, and avoid collapsible without a return leg
◆ Material, choose plastic for 1,200 to 2,500 lb loads, sheet metal for 3,200 lb, and wire mesh for 3,200 to 5,000 lb with ventilation and visual inspection
◆ Load and stacking, check both ratings, add the container’s own weight to each load, and stack no higher than the manufacturer’s published height
◆ Access, choose drop-down doors for hand picking or a top-discharge model when product is dumped
◆ Base, choose a four-way base when forks approach from any side, and confirm pallet jack compatibility if you use both
◆ Food contact, choose an FDA approved model such as the Buckhorn BZ-Series, and confirm the approval for the exact model and color
◆ Accessories, add covers sized to the footprint, I.D. placards, and a dolly rated for the gross weight including tare
Bulk Containers Buying Guide
Check load capacity and stacking capacity before you size a stack.
See The two load ratings in the Bulk Containers Buying Guide
Where Commonly Used
Bulk containers are commonly used in picking and order fulfillment to consolidate product, in manufacturing to move components between production stages, in long-term storage, and in returnable packaging programs where collapsing cuts return freight.
CustomMHS carries Buckhorn, Monoflo, Triple Diamond, Orbis, Davco, Worldwide and Vestil bulk containers, covers and dollies. All purchases include the manufacturer’s factory warranty.