Folding plastic pallet boxes | Correx® pallet packs

Q: Can plastic pallet boxes be folded flat on return journeys?

You can collapse Correx® pallet boxes – unlike many moulded plastic or wooden alternatives – when not in use. This feature allows for efficient return transit as part of a returnable packaging setup whilst also minimising storage requirements when not in use.

Q: Do these last as long as wooden pallet boxes?

Correx® pallet boxes can provide comparable strength to wooden pallet crates and moulded plastic options. Plastic pallet boxes have the advantage of being resistant to water and moisture, are easier to clean, and can help avoid some of the legislation regarding shipments of wood (ISPM15 standards).

Folding Correx® pallet boxes

Heavy-duty, collapsible pallet boxes to reduce storage and costs

Plastic pallet boxes – manufactured from Correx® – provide you with several benefits over wooden crates and cardboard pallet boxes. With durability and lifespan comparable to wood (and well in excess of cardboard), plastic pallet boxes are also resistant to water and are easy to collapse.

These benefits mean exceptional protection for your items during shipping, considerably lower lifetime costs (due to reuse), and significant space savings on return journeys. Read more

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Description

Detailed information on Correx® pallet boxes

The use of Correx® pallet boxes is growing in popularity for many reasons.

For example, compared to wood or cardboard pallet boxes, Correx® is more durable and longer lasting. It is also considerably lighter than wood – comparable with corrugated cardboard – which can help reduce shipping and transit costs.

Besides this, Correx® is resistant to moisture, grease, oil, and most chemicals. Its smooth surfaces allow you to easily clean and reuse your Correx® plastic pallet boxes.

Another key benefit of Correx®, compared with wooden crates and boxes, is that the plastic pallet boxes are easy to collapse when not in use. This feature can significantly reduce required storage, including on return journeys, if you use a closed-loop returnable packaging setup.

These benefits ensure that plastic pallet boxes are arguably the most cost-effective option over the mid to long term due to their competitive pricing and long lifespan.

Custom plastic pallet boxes

There are several options that you can specify when sourcing Correx® pallet boxes.

For example, depending on the weight of the items to be transported, you can specify thicker material to enhance strength or a thinner material to reduce weight (and costs).

Your pallet boxes can include lids, layer pads or internal divisions, and external printing. Print can allow the addition of company logos or to add part numbers, handling instructions, or even safety info.

You can also specify your foldable pallet boxes in a range of sizes. Whilst these can be manufactured to fit your business’s specific pallets perfectly, you can specify custom heights to match exact requirements (i.e. for product dimensions, storage, or transport availability).

And finally, your pallet boxes can be manufactured in various colours, everything from grey and black to bright blues and reds.

As such, collapsible pallet boxes manufactured from Correx® plastic are becoming increasingly popular in factories, warehouses, agriculture, industrial applications, and shipping of big or bulky items, as well as for efficient transit of multiple smaller items.

Key benefits of Correx® plastic pallet boxes at a glance

Available to fit standard pallets, pallet racking storage, or in custom sizes and heights.
Ideal for big and bulky items or bulk storage of smaller items.
Long-lasting and durable material.
Resistant to moisture and dust (unlike cardboard or wooden pallet boxes).
Boxes are collapsible when not in use or for return journies to reduce storage requirements.
Supplied flat packed and easy to assemble.
Can be supplied with lids.
Pallet boxes can be printed with instructions and branding.
Can include integral or removable divider sets and other inserts.
Widely used in factories, warehouses, agriculture, industrial applications, and shipping.

FAQs

Questions regarding collapsible pallet boxes

The following section covers the most commonly asked questions regarding Correx® pallet boxes.

However, if the info you require is not listed, please get in touch on 01793 754 457 or email correx@gwp.co.uk.

What are plastic pallet boxes manufactured from?

Plastic pallet boxes are typically moulded from polypropylene or fabricated using Correx® material (a fluted plastic similar in structure to cardboard). The use of Correx®, however, provides several benefits, including reduced weight, lower costs, comparable lifespan, and the ability to fold flat when not in use.

Can plastic pallet boxes be folded flat on return journeys?

You can collapse Correx® pallet boxes – unlike many moulded plastic or wooden alternatives – when not in use. This feature allows for efficient return transit as part of a returnable packaging setup whilst also minimising storage requirements when not in use.

What colour pallet boxes are available?

Depending on the strength of the material required – and the number of pallet boxes needed – you can select from white, black, silver, green, red, yellow, or blue colours. These hues allow your plastic pallet boxes to match your branding and company identity or to use different colours to differentiate between products, shipments etc.

Are these better than cardboard pallet boxes?

Cardboard pallet boxes are an excellent option for single-trip applications (i.e. where they cannot be easily returned and are disposed of by the recipient). Correx® pallet boxes last over hundreds of trips, making them more cost-effective in the long run (and less impactful on the environment too).

Do these last as long as wooden pallet boxes?

Correx® pallet boxes can provide comparable strength to wooden pallet crates and moulded plastic options. Plastic pallet boxes have the advantage of being resistant to water and moisture, are easier to clean, and can help avoid some of the legislation regarding shipments of wood (ISPM15 standards).

Are plastic pallet boxes recyclable?

The Correx® material used for creating plastic pallet boxes is a form of polypropylene. This material is fully recyclable at the end of its useful life (although specialist facilities are required).

Can my pallet boxes have my company logo on them?

You can choose to add print to your pallet boxes, including logos, for enhanced brand awareness when moving through your supply chain (effectively free advertising). You can also include safety info, handling instructions, batch numbers and other important information as required.

Tailored quotes and pricing

Experts in the manufacture of Correx® boxes

GWP understand that all businesses are different – which is why you can only find a few standard products listed on this website or available from stock. Instead, you can specify the exact product you require, ensuring they are perfectly tailored to your application.

This approach extends to different materials, with plastic pallet boxes for returnable packaging setups and corrugated cardboard equivalents for single-trip applications.

A team of knowledgeable, friendly, and experienced advisors are happy to provide impartial advice on the best option for your specific application, as well as the range of custom options such as inserts, foam lining and print (to name just three).

You can also get no-obligation quotes on any collapsible Correx® pallet box (and volume) you require. Get in touch today to find out more.

Similar Correx® boxes and products

Other bespoke plastic packaging options

Whilst Correx® plastic pallet boxes are ideal for a fairly specific purpose, several other complementary Correx® boxes and products could benefit your business.