Handling bulk products—agricultural harvest, assembly parts, non-hazardous liquids—in an industrial circuit with stacking, forklift handling, and the need to configure accessories according to operation requires a rigid plastic pallet box with a four-way base and a modular system for the lid, wheels, and valve. This plastic pallet box—also called a plastic bin, mega bin, or rigid pallet box—is manufactured by Cargobo from injection-molded virgin polypropylene (PP) with continuous solid walls, in American format (120×100×76 cm) grey with available accessories (lid, wheels, valve), designed for agribusiness, assembly lines, and bulk logistics where modularity of accessories adds versatility.
Key Benefits
- Structural polypropylene (PP) with solid walls: The material withstands intensive industrial use, pressure from bulk contents, and impacts from forklifts without deforming, a critical condition for continuous closed-loop circuits.
- Modular accessory system: Lid for stable stacking and content protection, a set of 5 wheels for manual mobility without forklifts, and a discharge valve for controlled emptying of non-hazardous liquids. Each accessory is chosen according to the operation.
- 4-way palletized base: Fork entry on all four sides allows handling with forklifts and pallet jacks without orienting the box, saving time in fast operation.
- Structured stacking for warehouse: The base is designed to fit onto the lids of identical boxes, optimizing vertical space in warehouses and vehicles.
- Continuous surface hygiene: Smooth walls that allow pressure washing, steam, and disinfectant without corners that accumulate residue, a condition for the food industry with packaged products.
Typical Applications and Uses
- Agricultural collection and storage: harvesting fruits, vegetables, grains for transport to processing plants.
- Industrial assembly lines: intermediate handling of parts, components, and sub-assemblies between stations.
- Storage of non-hazardous liquids (with optional valve): food oils, syrups, process fluids.
- Bulk logistics in distribution centers with modular handling according to merchandise type.
Quality and Durability
An economical pallet box fails in two points: the polypropylene (PP) is recycled or of irregular thickness (which leads to walls that yield under content pressure or break in transit) and accessories do not fit with firm tolerances (which leads to wheels coming loose or lids not stacking stably). Cargobo works with controlled polypropylene (PP) and accessories with verified tolerances, which distinguishes a continuous professional circuit bin from a generic box that loses its modularity in a few cycles.
Is this container suitable for storing liquids?
Yes for non-hazardous liquids in industrial operation: food oils, syrups, process fluids, water. The solid walls hold the contents without leaks. For controlled discharge, an outlet valve is available as an optional accessory with a standard thread. For regulated hazardous substances (category II/III chemicals, fuels under ADR/IMDG), use the IBC container with metal cage and UN approval, not this pallet box. Always verify HDPE chemical compatibility with the specific liquid before prolonged use.
Can these boxes be stacked when full?
Yes. The base structure and upper edges are designed to stack full boxes stably — a critical condition for optimizing vertical warehouse space. The optional lid accessory significantly improves stacking stability since it creates a flat upper surface and protects the contents of the lower box from contamination by the load above. The maximum stacking height depends on the contents' density and floor leveling. For prolonged storage, check the data sheet.
How does the wheeled mobility system work?
The mobility system is an optional accessory sold separately: a five-wheel set sized for this pallet box. Installation is at the base via pre-designed anchors in the HDPE, with no complex tools required. Once installed, the wheels allow the box to be moved manually between work stations without a forklift — a decisive advantage on assembly lines, small warehouses and operations where the load is repositioned several times per shift.
Is it weather-resistant and resistant to Caribbean sun?
HDPE handles humidity, rain, condensation and ambient exposure without degrading — a direct advantage over wood or industrial cardboard containers. For prolonged direct Caribbean sun over years, UV radiation degrades the plastic (dark-pigmented models like gray resist longer than white or natural ones). For permanent outdoor storage with direct exposure, cover with a roof, dark tarp or move to a shaded zone, especially if the box contains light- or heat-sensitive product.
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| General | |
|---|---|
| Structural design | Reinforced pillars and edges, thickened bottom and smooth interior |
| Material and construction | |
| Materials | 100% virgin polypropylene (PP) |
| Color | Gray |
| Pallet base | Three-runner or nine-leg configuration |
| Safety | Anti-shock rounded corners and non-slip rubber pads |
| Dimensions and format | |
| Base area (External) | 1.2 m² (12.9 ft²) |
| External dimensions | 1200 x 1000 x 760 mm (47.2 x 39.4 x 29.9 in) |
| Internal dimensions | 1100 x 910 x 610 mm (43.3 x 35.8 x 24.0 in) |
| Weight per unit | 30 kg (66.1 lb) |
| Dimensional tolerance | +/- 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| Weight tolerance | +/- 0.5 kg (1.1 lb) |
| Approximate load volume | 610.6 L (161.3 gal) |
| Strength and performance | |
| Rack load | 500 kg (1102 lb) |
| Dynamic load capacity | 1000 kg (2204.6 lb) |
| Static load capacity | 4000 kg (8818.5 lb) |
| Maximum stacking load | 4000 kg (8818 lb) |
| Maximum content weight | 1000 kg (2205 lb) |
| Maximum stacking layers | 4 layers |
| Irrigation and flow | |
| Entry access | 4-way and 2-way entry |
| Durability and protection | |
| Operating temperature range | -15 °C to +50 °C (5 °F to 122 °F) |
| Compatibility and use | |
| Stackable | Yes |
| Standards and certifications | |
| Certification | ISO certified |
| ISPM-15 exempt | Yes — being plastic, it requires no fumigation or phytosanitary certificate for export |
| Pallet: Width | 100.0 cm (39.37 in) |
|---|---|
| Pallet: Height | 78.0 cm (30.71 in) |
| Pallet: Depth | 120.0 cm (47.24 in) |
| Pallet: Weight | 30.0 kg |
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