What Is a Wire Container?
A wire container, also known as a mesh pallet, net basket, or palletina, is a box-shaped container featuring a mesh structure on all or some sides. These containers are used for storing and transporting a wide range of items. They are lightweight yet durable, offering reduced transportation costs and a long lifespan. The mesh design allows for free air and water circulation, making them ideal for sensitive cargo like food and medicine by preventing moisture and mold.
Uses of Wire Containers
Wire containers are utilized across various industries due to their ventilation and durability:
1. Food Industry
For transporting and storing fresh ingredients and refrigerated products, ensuring they remain at the correct temperature and minimizing spoilage.
2. Logistics
For moving products between factories, warehouses, and stores, providing ventilation to prevent moisture and mold, and enabling easy stacking and forklift transportation.
3. Agriculture
For transporting agricultural products, maintaining freshness, and preventing premature deterioration. Their lightweight nature facilitates easy handling.
Principle of Wire Containers
The mesh structure enhances ventilation, reducing moisture and foreign odors, important for food and medicine storage. They are lightweight, facilitating easy movement and reducing transportation costs, while allowing visibility of contents for better inventory management.
How to Choose a Wire Container
When selecting a wire container, consider material, casters, volume, and mesh coarseness:
1. Material
Choose between plastic, for its lightweight and rust resistance, and metal, for its high load capacity and durability, ensuring it has a suitable coating.
2. Casters
Consider adding casters for mobility, keeping in mind space constraints due to added height.
3. Volume
Select a size based on the cargo’s dimensions and weight to ensure efficient loading.
4. Mesh Coarseness
Choose mesh coarseness based on the cargo’s size to prevent small items from slipping through or being unstable.