Industrial Heavy-Duty Plastic Basket with Handle
Product Overview & Technical Specifications
Engineered for rigorous industrial, warehousing, and agricultural material handling, this injection-molded plastic basket combines high impact resistance with ergonomic handling. Molded from virgin engineering-grade resins, the structure balances rigidity and tensile flexibility to prevent cracking under repeated heavy loads and impact.
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Technical Parameter |
Specification |
Standard / Testing Method |
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Material Composition |
100% Virgin Polypropylene (PP) / High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) |
ASTM D1238 |
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External Dimensions |
480mm*280mm*310mm (Customizable) |
ISO 2768-m |
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Dynamic Load Capacity |
Up to 35 kg |
Internal Drop & Stack Test |
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Static Load / Stacking |
Up to 150 kg (Max 5 tiers stacked) |
ASTM D642 |
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Operating Temperature |
-20C to +80C |
Thermal Cycling Test |
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Color Options |
Industrial Grey, Blue, Yellow, Red (Pantone matching available) |
UV Fade Resistance Test |
Product Selection & Configuration Matrix
Select the precise configuration based on your industry application, load profile, and environmental exposure requirements.
Material Grade Options
Virgin Food-Grade PP: Compliant with FDA 21 CFR 177.1520 and EU 10/2011. Odorless, non-toxic, and resistant to organic solvents, fats, and oils. Ideal for meat processing, agriculture, and seafood.
Industrial-Grade Impact PP: Formulated with elastomeric impact modifiers to absorb high kinetic energy during drops on concrete floors. Recommended for heavy automotive parts and metal component sorting.
ESD-Safe Conductive Compound: Surface resistivity of 10^4 to 10^9 ohms/sq, preventing electrostatic discharge during the transport of sensitive PCB assemblies and microelectronics.
Structural Variations
Solid Wall & Perforated Base: Prevents debris leakage while allowing liquid drainage.
Fully Ventilated (Perforated Walls & Base): Maximizes airflow for perishable produce cooling and rapid thermal dissipation.
Reinforced Rim & Corner Ribs: Integrated structural webbing prevents wall bowing when stacked fully loaded.
Application-Specific Fit
Automated & Manual Warehousing
Dimensional tolerances kept within plus/minus 0.5 mm, ensuring seamless compatibility with roller conveyors, automated storage and retrieval systems (AS/RS), and standard Euro-pallets (1200 x 800 mm or 1200 x 1000 mm).
Agriculture & Cold Chain Logistics
Withstands blast freezing down to -20C without embrittlement. Smooth interior walls prevent bruising of harvested fruits and vegetables during transit.
Automotive Component WIP Transport
Resistant to cutting oils, hydraulic fluids, and industrial coolants. Molded-in side grips provide secure handling for operators wearing heavy industrial gloves.
Manufacturing Process & Quality Control
Our production infrastructure utilizes fully automated multi-tonnage injection molding cells to ensure structural integrity and dimensional repeatability across large batch runs.
Injection Molding Parameters:
Closed-loop hydraulic presses apply precise clamping tonnage (800T to 1600T) and controlled melt temperatures (220C to 240C) to eliminate internal residual stress and sink marks.
Mold Flow Analysis (CAE):
Prior to tool steel cutting, finite element analysis simulates polymer melt front progression, minimizing weld lines in critical handle stress zones.
Quality Inspection Protocols:
Melt Flow Index (MFI) Testing: Verifies raw material consistency per incoming resin lot.
Drop Impact Testing: Loaded baskets dropped from a height of 1.5 meters onto concrete at -10C to verify low-temperature impact strength.
Load Stacking Test: Constant compression load applied for 72 hours to monitor vertical creep and sidewall deflection.
Certifications: ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System, ISO 14001 Environmental Management, and FDA material compliance declarations available upon request.
Supplier Evaluation & Manufacturing Capabilities
For B2B procurement teams auditing manufacturing partners, our production facility provides verifiable scalability and technical transparency:
Tooling & Customization: In-house mold-making workshop equipped with high-speed CNC machining and EDM centers. Rapid prototyping and custom mold modifications completed within 15 to 20 business days.
Capacity & Output: 30 automated injection molding machines ranging from 250T to 2000T, supporting an annual output exceeding 2 million industrial containers.
Traceability: Laser-etched production date codes and batch numbers on the base of every basket for strict quality traceability.
Request for Quote (RFQ) & Technical Inquiry
To expedite your inquiry, please provide the following technical parameters when contacting our engineering sales team:
Application Environment: (e.g., Food processing, cold storage, ESD cleanroom, automotive assembly)
Load Requirement: Maximum single-basket payload and maximum stacking tier count.
Material Specification: Virgin Food-Grade, Standard Impact PP, or ESD Conductive.
Order Volume & Delivery Terms: Annual volume forecast, target port of destination, and Incoterms (FOB/CIF/DDP).
FAQ
Q: Can these plastic baskets be nested when empty to save return freight costs?
A: Yes. The baskets feature a 180-degree rotational stacking design or a tapered nesting profile. When empty, they nest into each other, achieving a space-saving volume reduction of up to 65%, significantly cutting return logistics expenses.
Q: Are the handles reinforced to prevent snapping under heavy loads?
A: Yes. The handle zones integrate double-ribbed structural thickening and radius fillets that distribute mechanical stress evenly across the side rim. They are engineered to endure rigorous lifting cycles without fatigue fracture.
Q: Can you mold our company logo or specific color coding directly onto the basket?
A: Yes. We offer permanent laser branding, hot-stamping, and custom color matching using masterbatch pigments compliant with international standards. Minimum Order Quantities (MOQ) apply for custom Pantone colors.
Q: What is your standard packaging and export protection method for bulk shipments?
A: Baskets are nested, shrink-wrapped in heavy-duty polyethylene film, and secured onto fumigation-free wooden or plastic export pallets with edge protectors and strapping bands to eliminate transit shifting and scratching.
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