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More Information About 3D Model :
The item described is a specialized, durable container classified within the material handling and logistics sector as Reusable Transport Packaging (RTP). Specifically, it is a rigid, injection-molded plastic crate engineered for the secure transportation, distribution, and systematic storage of empty beverage bottles, typically within closed-loop supply chains such as those utilized by breweries, dairies, and soft-drink manufacturers.
Nomenclature and Composition
The object is interchangeably referred to as a bottle crate, bottle carrier, bottle module, or Returnable Transit Container (RTC). Its primary material is high-density polyethylene (HDPE) or polypropylene (PP), selected for its inherent strength-to-weight ratio, resistance to impact, cleaning chemicals, and environmental stressors such as moisture and temperature fluctuation.
The distinctive blue pigmentation is functional, often serving as a color-coding mechanism within large-scale logistics networks. This coding can denote ownership, geographical distribution zone, or the specific contents (e.g., distinguishing a crate designed for 330ml bottles from one designed for 500ml bottles).
Structural and Functional Design
The crate features a robust, monolithic design achieved through the injection molding process. Key structural elements include:
- Compartmentalization: The interior volume is divided into uniform cells, typically in configurations such as 4x6 (24 bottles) or 5x5 (25 bottles), by internal dividers designed to cradle and secure individual bottles, preventing contact, vibration damage, and shifting during transit.
- Stackability: The structure incorporates precise interlocking mechanisms—usually peripheral lugs or ridges molded onto the top rim that correspond with recesses on the base. This feature facilitates stable vertical stacking, maximizing density in warehousing and minimizing potential shifting when crates are block-stacked or palletized, whether the carriers are full or empty.
- Reinforcement: Walls and corners are often thickened or ribbed to resist external pressure and wear from automated handling machinery, such as depalletizers and conveyors.
- Drainage: The base often employs a lattice or grid design rather than a solid floor, allowing for rapid drainage of moisture and facilitating cleaning processes in bottling plants.
- Handling Features: Integrated, open or closed handles are typically molded into the short sides to enable manual lifting and maneuvering by personnel.
### Logistical Role
The empty bottle carrier designation emphasizes the container’s vital role in reverse logistics. After beverages are consumed, these crates are utilized to gather and transport the empty glass or PET bottles from retail locations or collection points back to the central bottling facility. This process ensures the efficient return and inventory management of bottles intended for washing, inspection, and subsequent refilling.
The crates are standardized to precise dimensional specifications, often aligning with European (EUR) or ISO pallet standards (e.g., 800mm x 1200mm) to ensure compatibility with global automated conveyor systems, forklift machinery, and warehouse racking. Their stackable nature is crucial for minimizing the logistical footprint and associated costs of managing high volumes of empty, returned packaging.
KEYWORDS: Crate, Bottle Carrier, Plastic, HDPE, Stackable, Container, Logistics, Reverse Logistics, Palletization, Reusable, Transport, Packaging, Blue, Injection Molded, Compartmentalized, Beverage, Distribution, Material Handling, Returnable, Storage, HDPE, Polypropylene, Industrial, Standardized, Supply Chain, Recycling, Empty Bottle, Bottle Crate, Durable, Warehouse.
