Sell Your Used Containers and PackagingContainer Exchanger specializes in used metal and plastic bulk storage containers, plastic tote containers, and other parts storage bins. We act as a broker for both end users (such as manufacturing companies) and dealers and equipment liquidators. If you need to sell your used containers or sell your used packaging, we can do it for you! We are experienced in selling packaging and distributing bulk storage bins, industrial storage and shipping totes, wood crates, and plastic pallets throughout the nation. We are a packaging supplier selling these collapsible bulk containers or rigid bulk containers to large and small companies throughout North America. The used containers can take many different forms. We generally handle three types of packaging & bulk storage bins. Each packaging type is made of a different material. We have inventories on Plastic bulk storage bins, Metal bulk storage bins, and Cardboard and Wood bulk storage bins. We also have inventories on small stacking plastic tote containers and small nesting plastic tote containers. Visit our website to find out how to sell used packaging. Obviously, this is the same if you want to sell used containers. Plastic Tote ContainersThis packaging type, Plastic tote containers are small containers that can be moved easily by hand. They are frequently used to hold small parts and part assemblies in a buyer / supplier relationship. These totes work well to protect your product and save on shipping costs when you produce the same or similar components in high volume for your customer. Stacking tote containers are containers with a vertical fixed wall. These totes are made from heavy-duty hdpe plastic and have high impact resistance. Stacking tote containers have a design where the bottom of one container rests inside the top of the other container. The totes lock together until you simply lift away the top tote. These totes come in a myriad of size and manufacturers. They are often used by Tier1 Automotive companies to transport small parts from their facility to the customer's facility. Internal dunnage can be custom made to hold your parts in this type of container. Nesting tote containers are any type of container where the totes actually slide into each other. Nesting containers can have no lids, detatched lids, or attached lids. Stackability of the containers is determined by the features of the container. If no lids or latches are available on the container, then sometimes the containers will not stack properly. Generally speaking, nesting totes cannot have internal dunnage to support parts. If internal dunnage were present, you could not properly nest the totes together. Nesting totes are an excellent option for parts that are not fragile or sensitive. The nesting feature ensures freight savings when the totes are empty. Metal Storage ContainersThis packaging type, the metal version of the bulk container can be collapsible, but most often, they are rigid. We sell metal bulk containers throughout the nation, but most of the containers tend to be located in Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Missouri, and Ontario. Metal bins are a nice and heavy duty way to handle parts within a manufacturing environment. Rigid metal bulk containers are especially suited to any kind of metal working plant, such as metal stamping, forging, casting, etc. The rigid metal bulk containers are often suited to handle 4,000 lbs or more and can be stacked several bins high. When purcasing rigid metal containers, you may want to pay attention to the thickness of the wire mesh sides as a good indication to the capabilities of the container. We can help you find any metal bins for your manufacturing or distribution system. If you are trying to purchase additional metal containers to complement your current inventory of containers, you will need to provide us with a precise size of the container (length, width, and height). You will also need to note the mating mechanism for the metal storage bin. Pictures are most helpful in this situation, so that we can ensure that the new metal bins will be stack compatible with you existing bins. Collapsible metal storage containers by comparison tend to be lighter duty than the rigid metal storage bins. Collapsible containers tend to be weight rated between 1,500 and 4,000 lbs. The collapsible metal bins are a nice option for a small metal shipping bin. They work well in this situation, because the sides of the container can be collapsed, thereby reducing the size of an empty container. The collapsed storage bin can be stacked in a corner of the warehouse, or they can loaded onto a trailer for return shipment to your plant. We can find just about any bin. Follow this link to see a nice representation of our metal bulk storage containers . Plastic Bulk Storage ContainersThe plastic version of bulk containers are almost always collapsible. Here at Container Exchanger, we call these items "Pallet Containers". These collapsible plastic bulk containers are made from a rigid structrual foam material that is extermely strong and durable. These collapsible containers are suitable for many manufacturing applications, such as part storage a part transport. The weight capacity on collapsible plastic storage bins varies, but generally, the capacity ranges from 1,500 lbs to 2,500 lbs. Collapsible bulk containers also have several size options and feature options. The sizes can be any of the following footprints:
The other primary options with plastic bulk storage bins is the color and the number of drop doors, or access panels. The access panels provide a way to access product that may be in the bottom of the bin without an operator leaning over the sidewall of the container. Some bins are more common than other bins. Follow this link to see a nice representation of our plastic bulk storage containers . Here are some helpful files to see dimensions, weights, and capacities on Plastic Bulk Containers: Cardboard and Wood Bulk Storage ContainersCardboard bulk storage bins are generally referred to as Gaylord Boxes or Cratons. Most bulk cardboard boxes come from plastic injection molders, where the boxes once held raw plastic resins. Other boxes can come from storing food products, such as watermelons or lettuce. Clearly, due to the different uses for large cardboard boxes, there are many different styles, thicknesses, and weight capacities. No matter what your requirements are, purchasing used gaylord boxes can be challening. There is often more demand than supply, and significant quantities are going to be the minimum purchase amounts. Sizes of bulk carboard boxes can vary significantly, but many boxes are sized for either 40"x48" pallets or 45"x45" pallets. Thickness of the boxes can range from 2 layers of cardboard all the way up to 5 layers of cardboard. The number of wall layers is a pretty good indication of the overall strength of the box, where the more layers of cardboard indicate a stronger box. However, this is not always the case, as some bulk cardboard boxes have thicker individual layers than other boxes. Some boxes are rated for a particular capacity, so it is often recommended that you inquire about this feature before purchasing a box. Follow this link to see a representation of our used gaylord boxes.
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