48 x 40 x 34 – Collapsible Bulk Container
SKU: CC02-484034
- Perfect For: Automotive, heavy manufacturing, storage, and bulk shipping
- Heavy-Duty: High load capacities and extreme durability
- Runners: Durable plastic or steel runners available to aid mass transport
- Service Life: Long-lived plastics are structurally rigid and ultra durable
- Prevent Damage: Sidewalls completely collapse, reducing damage wall and hinge
- Safe Handling: 4-way forklift entry and 2 access doors
- Comfortable Grip: Ergonomic hand-hold features for easy handling
- 100% Recyclable: HDPE polymers can be fully recycled
- ISPM 15 Exempt: Hygienic plastic is easily sanitized, does not require fumigation
- Optional Accessories: Drop gates, labeling, numbering, dunnage, lid, color choices
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48 x 40 x 34 Collapsible Bulk Container
The 48″ x 40″ x 34″ collapsible bulk container is engineered for durability and long-term performance in demanding material handling environments. Manufactured using high-pressure injection molded plastic and reinforced with an I-beam welded base, this container is designed to support heavy loads during storage, handling, and transportation. Its rugged construction provides dependable strength throughout the supply chain, making it a practical solution for repeated use in industrial and manufacturing operations.
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This collapsible bulk container is designed to improve efficiency when empty by folding down quickly and easily to a compact height of just 12.5 inches. The reduced collapsed height minimizes required storage space and allows for higher backhaul quantities during return transportation. By maximizing trailer utilization and reducing warehouse storage requirements, this collapsible bulk container helps lower reverse logistics costs while supporting more efficient material flow.
Available in multiple footprints and heights, collapsible bulk containers can be configured to meet a wide range of specialized storage and transport needs. Plastic gaylords, a commonly used term for bulk containers, are widely used across automotive manufacturing, industrial production, and other heavy-duty applications where strength, consistency, and reuse are critical. Their uniform dimensions and reinforced design help support stable stacking and reliable handling.
These heavy-duty bulk containers are commonly used for work-in-process storage, parts handling, and internal material movement across a variety of manufacturing environments. Their reusable, collapsible design has established a standard for durability, stackability, and space optimization. With a long service life and minimal maintenance requirements, collapsible plastic gaylords provide a dependable solution for operations focused on efficiency, consistency, and long-term asset value.
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Attributes
| Outside Length (in.) | 48 |
| Outside Width (in.) | 40 |
| Outside Height (in.) | 34 |
| Inside Length (in.) | 45 |
| Inside Width (in.) | 37 |
| Inside Height / Product Clearance (in.) | 27.9 |
| Drop Door Options | Yes |
| Container Volume (cu.ft.) | 26.3 |
| Container Weight Capacity (lbs.) | 1,800 |
| Stack Height (Static/Dynamic) | - |
| Collapsed Height (in.) | 13.6 |
| Fork/Hand Truck Entry | 4-Way |
| Tare Weight (lbs.) | 106.2 |
| Return Ratio | 1:2 |
| Material | HDPE |
| Mold Process | Injection Molded |
| Pallet Quantity | 7 |
| 53' Truck Capacity - Opened | 90 |
| 53' Truck Capacity - Collapsed | 240 |
