Totes for All Your Industrial Storage, Transfer and Shipping Needs

Last month, "Contra Costa Times" ran an article titled "Reducing Waste: Reusable shipping materials gain traction." Therein,collapsible plastic totes earned a mention as just such an environmentally friendly material. More specifically, one of the sources cited in the article pointed out, "Reusable totes, pallets, bins, and tarps are durable, long-lasting alternatives to corrugated cardboard boxes, disposable pallets and stretch-wrap for shipping merchandise." And because they are made of 100% recycled material and they can be used over and over again, collapsible plastic totes offer a sustainable option for industrial clients. Indeed, they timing belts provide a flexible option with the capability of being used as storage containers, transfer containers, and shipping containers.

The article goes on to explain that "those same types of collapsible plastic containers are becoming popular with household moving companies too." That might be for a couple of reasons. First collapsible plastic totes are made out of waterproof material, so they protect their contents from moisture and water. Also, these containers are extremely durable, meaning they can hold up to all the bumps and impacts that are inherent in the moving process. And when a customer's belongings arrive at their destination just as they left, that makes for a very happy customer. The client wins, and therefore, the moving company wins. It is no wonder then why the article stresses, "In fact, some new companies' business models are based solely on using reusable containers" like collapsible plastic totes.

That bump-proof quality of collapsible plastic totes also makes them amenable to industrial conveyor belts. What's more, the textured, non-slip bottom surface of these containers further enhances their ability to stay put while moving along a conveyor belt.

All of this is great, right? But what are you supposed to do with your plastic totes when they are not in use? That's where the real ingeniousness of these containers shine. That is because the totes are designed so that their sides fold in (i.e., collapse) to flatten out when not in use, thereby saving space. To increase roominess, unlatch the tabs to release the sidewalls, which fold in on each other to store flat. And then when you're ready to extend them to their full height again, slide the sidewalls back up and re-secure the tabs. Even better, when collapsed or un-collapsed several of these containers can be neatly and securely stacked on top of each other.

What are some of the other benefits of using collapsible totes for industrial applications? The plastic won't rust or corrode, so they will last for years without ever harming or cross-contaminating the contents inside of them. The will also always maintain their shape, even when stuffed to capacity. Also, they come in a wide variety of sizes and hues to match particular space constraints and color schemes. And they can be used with or without lids, depending on the users' preference.

Save time, money, and space without sacrificing the peace of mind of knowing your industrial storage, transfer, and shipping needs are being reliably handled with collapsible plastic totes.