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Included File Formats
This model is provided in 14 widely supported formats, ensuring maximum compatibility:
• - FBX (.fbx) – Standard format for most 3D software and pipelines
• - OBJ + MTL (.obj, .mtl) – Wavefront format, widely used and compatible
• - STL (.stl) – Exported mesh geometry; may be suitable for 3D printing with adjustments
• - STEP (.step, .stp) – CAD format using NURBS surfaces
• - IGES (.iges, .igs) – Common format for CAD/CAM and engineering workflows (NURBS)
• - SAT (.sat) – ACIS solid model format (NURBS)
• - DAE (.dae) – Collada format for 3D applications and animations
• - glTF (.glb) – Modern, lightweight format for web, AR, and real-time engines
• - 3DS (.3ds) – Legacy format with broad software support
• - 3ds Max (.max) – Provided for 3ds Max users
• - Blender (.blend) – Provided for Blender users
• - SketchUp (.skp) – Compatible with all SketchUp versions
• - AutoCAD (.dwg) – Suitable for technical and architectural workflows
• - Rhino (.3dm) – Provided for Rhino users
Model Info
• - All files are checked and tested for integrity and correct content
• - Geometry uses real-world scale; model resolution varies depending on the product (high or low poly)
• • - Scene setup and mesh structure may vary depending on model complexity
• - Rendered using Luxion KeyShot
• - Affordable price with professional detailing
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More Information About 3D Model :
A stackable plastic crate, box, or container is a specialized reusable packaging and material handling unit designed for the secure segregation, organization, storage, and transportation of goods within commercial, industrial, and agricultural logistics chains. These units are characterized by their inherent modularity, high durability, and primary feature: the capacity for stable vertical integration, allowing multiple units to be interlocked into robust columns or horizontal rows of stacked inventory.
Nomenclature and Definition
The terminology associated with these units is often dependent on specific application or regional standards.
- Container/Box/Crate: Generally refers to the overall form factor. 'Crate' often implies perforated or open walls (vented), commonly used for agricultural produce or perishables, while 'Box' or 'Container' (often referred to as a tote or tote box) denotes a more general-purpose unit, frequently solid-walled.
- STACKABLE: This defines the essential engineering attribute—the design mechanism that permits safe vertical load-bearing and stability when units are placed atop one another.
- STACKED / STORAGE ROW: These terms describe the resultant configuration, which maximizes spatial density in warehousing, shelving, or Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (AS/RS). A 'STORAGE ROW' is formed when identical stacked columns are placed adjacently, optimizing linear storage space.
### Material and Manufacturing
Stackable plastic containers are overwhelmingly manufactured from thermoplastic polymers, primarily High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) or Polypropylene (PP). These materials are selected for their combination of desirable physical properties, including:
- Chemical Resistance: Inertness to most common industrial cleaning agents and solvents.
- Hygienic Properties: Non-porous surfaces facilitating easy cleaning and suitability for food-grade applications.
- Impact Durability: Resistance to damage from accidental drops or rough handling inherent in logistical operations.
- Light Weight: Minimizing tare weight relative to internal volume, improving handling ergonomics and transport efficiency.
Manufacturing is typically accomplished via high-precision injection molding, which ensures exact, repeatable dimensions critical for ensuring that units from different production batches retain perfect stacking compatibility and standardized footprint requirements (e.g., compatibility with standard pallet sizes).
### Design Characteristics and Stability
The fundamental design focus of a stackable container is achieving vertical stability and efficient load transfer. This is achieved through integrated structural features:
- Reinforced Rims and Corners: These areas are structurally strengthened to bear the weight of overhead units, distributing the load efficiently through the corners and vertical walls of the unit beneath.
- Interlocking Features: Stackability relies on engineered interfaces, often consisting of peripheral lips, recessed feet, or corner posts that positively locate into the rim or base cavity of the container directly below. This design resists lateral shear forces and prevents slippage during seismic events, sudden stops in transit, or vibration during conveyance.
- Footprint Standardization: To maximize storage density and cross-compatibility, many containers adhere to standardized footprints, most notably the European metric dimensions (Euro-Standard), such as 600x400 mm, 400x300 mm, and 300x200 mm, which are precisely correlated to fit standard Euro pallets (1200x800 mm) without overhang.
### Variations and Specializations
The stackable concept has evolved into several specialized categories based on functionality:
- Nestable Containers: Designed to save space during reverse logistics (when empty). They are generally designed so that, by turning the unit 180 degrees or employing specific lip designs, the containers can either stack (load-bearing) or nest (volume reduction).
- Collapsible Containers (Foldable Crates): Featuring hinged walls that fold flat when the container is empty. These units offer the most significant volumetric reduction (up to 80%) for return transport, balancing stackability during use with extreme space-saving during storage or return.
- Vented Crates: Employing extensive perforations in the side walls and/or base to facilitate air circulation, crucial for storing and ripening fresh produce or temperature-sensitive goods.
- Lidded Containers: Equipped with detachable or integrated hinged lids, providing complete protection against dust, moisture, and theft. These are frequently utilized in secured or closed-loop distribution systems.
### Applications
Stackable plastic crates are essential components of modern material handling systems due to their durability and modularity. Key applications include:
- Manufacturing and Kitting: Storing and transporting components and sub-assemblies along production lines.
- Logistics and Distribution: Used in both internal (intralogistics) and external supply chains for consolidated freight transport.
- Retail and E-commerce Fulfillment: Staging inventory, sorting orders, and handling goods in backroom operations.
- Agriculture and Food Processing: Harvesting, processing, and cold storage of perishable goods.
- Healthcare: Transporting medical supplies, equipment, and sensitive laboratory samples.
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