What is a pallet box
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Plastic pallet boxes are made from food-grade HDPE or PP materials, offering excellent impact resistance and chemical durability. They are widely used across various industries for goods storage, transportation, and handling. Compared to traditional wooden pallet boxes or cardboard containers, plastic pallet boxes have become the preferred choice for logistics and warehouse storage, especially in industries with strict hygiene requirements such as food processing, pharmaceuticals, and agriculture. While many businesses are familiar with pallet boxes, they lack information on their types, sizes, and load-bearing capacity. Today, we'll provide a detailed introduction to what a plastic pallet box is.
What Is a Plastic Pallet Box?
A pallet box, also known as a plastic bulk container, is a box specifically designed for transporting and handling goods across various industries. A plastic storage pallet box typically consists of a plastic pallet, sleeve, and lid, and it can be solid, collapsible, or reassembled. Box pallets are usually made of HDPE or PP, making them extremely lightweight yet highly durable. They can support loads of over 1,000 pounds and have a stacking strength that exceeds 100 times their own weight.
Types of Plastic Pallet Boxes in ENLIGHTENING PALLET
Heavy-duty Plastic Pallet Box
Our industrial pallet box is made from high-quality HDPE using one-time injection molding. It is an ideal solution for handling goods in manufacturing, food processing, automotive, and logistics applications. This heavy-duty plastic pallet box features reinforced sidewalls and a palletized base, allowing safe and efficient movement with forklifts or pallet jacks. It offers a reliable solution for bulk storage and transportation.
Vented Bulk Container
Our vented bulk container features a ventilated box design that enhances airflow, making it ideal for transporting and storing perishable goods such as fruits and vegetables.These plastic vegetable bulk containers are stackable up to 4–6 layers, helping to maximize warehouse space when storing agricultural products.
Sleeve Pack
Our sleeve pack consists of a plastic pallet, a collapsible HDPE or PP sleeve, and a lid. It is foldable and offers excellent stacking strength, making it an ideal choice for the automotive, logistics, retail distribution, and manufacturing industries.
Solid Plastic Pallet Box
This rigid pallet box features an integrated design with the box body and pallet as a single, non-detachable unit. The bottom of the pallet can be fitted with wheels for easy handling and drainage holes can be added as needed. A lid is also available. We can also customize the size of the pallet box according to customer requirements.
Plastic Agricultural Bins
Our plastic agricultural bins,also called harvest bin, is an ideal solution for transporting agricultural products. It features a ventilated design to ensure proper airflow and reduce spoilage during transportation and storage. Additionally, it is foldable, allowing it to be collapsed when not in use to save space.
Dry Ice Box
The dry ice box is a type of pallet box designed with a double-wall structure and secured with four rubber latches, offering excellent insulation performance. It serves as an ideal solution for transportation and storage in industries such as medical, food, fisheries, and scientific research. Made from FDA-approved HDPE material, our dry ice storage boxes are safe and hygienic. We offer a wide range of capacity options, from 300L to 1700L, to meet various application needs.
Typical Plastic Pallet Box Sizes and Load Capacities
Below is the plastic pallet box size chart organized by ENLIGHTENING PALLET, you can check it out:
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Size(mm) |
Static Load |
Dynamic Load |
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1200x1000x590 |
4T |
1T |
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120x100x975 |
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1200 x 1000 x 1000 |
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Size(mm) |
Static Load |
Dynamic Load |
Weight |
Volume |
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1200 x 1000 x 760 |
4T |
1T |
32kg/33kg/36kg/37kg/ |
600L/606L/610L/660L |
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Size |
Height |
Static load |
Dynamic load |
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1100x1100mm |
1470x1150mm |
Can be customized |
4T |
1T |
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1150x1150mm |
1200x1150mm |
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1200x800mm |
1350x1150mm |
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1200x1000mm |
1600x1150mm |
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Size(mm) |
Static load |
Dynamic load |
Weight |
Volume |
Stackable |
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1200 x 1000 x 760 |
4T |
1T |
34kg |
600L |
5-6 layers |
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37 kg |
606L |
5-6 layers |
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1200×1000×580 |
4T |
1T |
33kg |
450L |
5-6 layers |
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Size(mm) |
Static Load |
Dynamic Load |
Weight |
Volume |
Folded Height |
Stackable |
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1200 x 1000 x 810 |
4T |
1T |
43 kg |
700 L |
290mm |
5-6 |
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1162x1162x790 |
4T |
1T |
49kg |
700 L |
300mm |
5-6 |
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External Size |
Internal Size |
Weight |
Static Load |
Dynamic Load |
Stackable |
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540×317×351MM |
353×201×257MM |
7.2KG |
4T |
1T |
4 |
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668×420×412MM |
511×269×296MM |
11KG |
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842×450×456MM |
688×295×338MM |
16KG |
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754×442×422MM |
599×286×309MM |
16KG |
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804×509×469MM |
654×335×337MM |
20.5KG |
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891×578×494MM |
740×405×369MM |
24.5KG |
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520×352×385MM |
360×223×289MM |
7.2KG |
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533×390×383MM |
390×255×280MM |
8.5KG |
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Applications Of Different Types Of Plastic Pallet Boxes
There are various types of plastic pallet boxes, each designed to meet the specific logistics and storage needs of different industries. Businesses should choose the appropriate pallet box based on the type of goods they handle. Below are common applications of plastic pallet boxes.
Vented Plastic Pallet Boxes – Best For Fruits, Vegetables, And Perishables
If you are in industries such as agriculture or food processing and need to transport and store perishable items like fruits and vegetables, plastic pallet boxes with a ventilated design are the ideal solution. There are two types of ventilated pallet boxes-fixed wall bulk containers and collapsible bulk containers. One is non-collapsible, while the other can be folded. Businesses can choose according to their specific needs. These containers are mainly used in the following application scenarios:
Insulated Plastic Pallet Boxes – Essential For Cold Chain Logistics
The dry ice cooler box features a double-layer structure and insulating materials, providing stable internal temperatures. It is ideal for transporting and storing temperature-sensitive goods such as seafood, fresh produce, pharmaceuticals, and vaccines. This cooler box is most commonly used for the storage and transportation of aquatic products and is suitable for various environments including fishing boats, storage facilities, and vehicles.
Solid Plastic Pallet Boxes – Ideal For Industrial And Manufacturing Use
Rigid pallet boxes feature a fully enclosed structure, offering excellent protection against dust, moisture, and external damage. These boxes are widely used in industries such as electronics, and metalworking to store and transport heavy or sensitive components. Its main application scenarios are as follows:
Collapsible Plastic Pallet Boxes – Designed for Bulk and High-Load Applications
There are two types of collapsible plastic pallet boxes used in the manufacturing industry for handling heavy goods: the industrial pallet box and the sleeve pack. These pallet boxes are commonly used in the automotive industry, building material transportation, and recycling. They are ideal solutions for businesses looking to save space and reduce return shipping costs. They are primarily used in the following scenarios:
How to Choose the Right Pallet Box for Your Business
Choosing the ideal pallet box depends on your industry, logistics needs, and product type. Here are a few tips:
• For perishable goods → Choose vented or insulated pallet boxes
• For space optimization → Choose collapsible or sleeve pack pallet boxes
• For heavy-duty use → Go with solid plastic pallet boxes made of HDPE
• For cold chain logistics → Use dry ice boxes with thermal insulation
Conclusion
Plastic pallet containers play a vital role in the logistics and supply chains across various industries. Whether you're in manufacturing, agriculture, food processing, or logistics, choosing the right pallet box solution can significantly improve the efficiency of your goods transportation and storage.
FAQ
Q: What is the load capacity of your plastic pallet boxes with lids?
A: It depends on the model, but generally static load capacity is 4T, and dynamic load is 1T
Q: Are plastic storage pallet boxes safe for food storage?
A: Yes. We offer food-grade plastic pallet boxes made from virgin HDPE that meet FDA and EU food contact standards, suitable for meat, seafood, fruit, vegetables, and other perishable products.
Q: Can I customize the size, color, or logo of the pallet box?
A: Yes. ENLIGHTENING PALLET provides custom plastic pallet boxes with tailored dimensions, colors, and branding options for bulk orders, helping you match your corporate identity and operational needs.
Q: Do plastic pallet boxes comply with international export standards?
A: Yes. Unlike wooden crates, export plastic pallet boxes do not require fumigation or ISPM-15 certification, reducing customs delays and costs.
Q: Can pallet boxes be used for automated warehouse systems?
A: Yes. Our plastic pallet bins for automation are designed with consistent dimensions and reinforced bases, making them suitable for conveyor belts, forklifts, and robotic handling systems.
