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Detailed plastic crate specifications including material types, stackable designs, weight capacities, and condition grades for food and industrial applications.
| Best for | Characteristics | Description | Expected life | Grade | Pricing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food grade, pharmaceutical, clean room | Factory fresh condition, No wear or damage, Full load capacity... +2 | Brand new crates, never used | 10-15+ years with proper use | New/Unused | 100% of market price |
| Food applications, retail display | Very light wear only, No structural damage, Full capacity retained... +2 | Minimal use, excellent condition | 8-12 years remaining | Like-New | 85-95% of new price |
| Industrial storage, warehousing | Visible wear but functional, Some discoloration acceptable, All features intact... +2 | Previously used but structurally sound | 5-8 years remaining | Good Condition | 70-85% of new price |
| Back-of-house storage, internal use | Heavy wear and discoloration, Minor surface damage, Still structurally sound... +2 | Functional but showing significant wear | 2-4 years remaining | Fair Condition | 50-70% of new price |
| Plastic recycling, material recovery | Cracks or structural damage, Missing handles or features, Unsafe for load bearing... +2 | Damaged crates for recycling only | End of service life | Damaged/Recycle | Recycling value only |
| Notes | Quantity | Stack height | Variant | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Square format stacks efficiently | 2,500-3,000 crates | 10-12 high | 13×13×11 Milk Crates - 53' Dry Van | 8,000-9,600 lbs |
| Rectangular dairy crates | 1,800-2,200 crates | 10-12 high | 19×13×11 Milk Crates - 53' Dry Van | 8,100-9,900 lbs |
| Standard industrial size | 1,200-1,500 crates | 8-10 high | 24×16×12 Standard - 53' Dry Van | 3,840-4,800 lbs |
| High nesting ratio saves space | 6,000-8,000 crates | Nested (15-20 per stack) | 24×16×6 Nested - 53' Dry Van | 13,200-17,600 lbs |
| Larger footprint reduces count | 1,000-1,200 crates | 8-10 high | 27×17×12 Large - 53' Dry Van | 3,800-4,560 lbs |
This page contains specifications and industry standards for plastic crates. Always verify specifications with your supplier before purchasing.
All used plastic crates are sold AS-IS with NO WARRANTIES, guarantees, or representations of any kind. Specifications, grades, and condition information are estimates only. Buyers are solely responsible for inspection and suitability determination.