All about storage containers – types and applications

The smooth operation of a warehouse for picking and despatching depends on many factors, in particular the equipment of the racking and workstations. There are many types of storage boxes available on the market, which are suitable for both the small areas of the warehouse and even for the largest picking and dispatching operations via courier companies.

What types of storage boxes are there?

A really wide range of storage boxes can be found at Raja, where high-quality products made from durable materials are available. Those responsible for the proper organisation of storage space should consider investing in a variety of containers and boxes that work well in all warehouses – whether they are larger or smaller e-commerce businesses. The most popular types of storage boxes and containers are:

• cardboard storage containers,
• plastic storage containers,
• cellular polypropylene storage containers,
• transport boxes with plastic lids,
• transparent storage containers.

These are just the most popular types of packaging that are favoured by owners of warehouses where both bulky and small goods are stored. By investing in tried and tested containers available for sale, you can conveniently manage the shelf space for storing goods, as well as marking where specific products should be. This way, the risk of your e-commerce company’s warehouse becoming untidy is much lower.

The most popular storage boxes – check out what to buy

When designing your warehouse space, it’s always worth considering the use of professional storage and transport containers. Do you want to find out which workshop containers are worth choosing? Just take a look at our short guide to this type of product, and learn about the most popular configurations that are chosen by customers. Below is a list of products that are considered essential equipment for any warehouse – whether it’s an e-commerce company or a handling facility for transport companies.

1. Openworkplastic containers – these types of containers are highly functional as they allow individual items to be stored on top of each other, so goods take up much less space. In addition, openwork plastic containers are ideal for palletisation in accordance with European standards. Another distinguishing feature is the high level of durability – polyethylene is resistant to temperature variations ranging from -40 to 60 degrees Celsius.
2. Rajacardboard containers – available in as many as 9 variations in terms of size, so they can be easily adapted to the surface area of the warehouse racks, as well as the dimensions of the general cargo that will be stored in them. These practical containers are made of 3-ply cardboard and covered with an extra layer of kraft paper. They are distinguished by their quick assembly and the possibility to describe the products on the front of the box.
3. Plastic storage containers – you can buy them in as many as 8 variants in the Raja range. This is another variant of storage containers for storing goods, which are resistant to mechanical damage, the damaging effects of fats and chemicals, and in addition to variable temperatures. At Raja, they are available in two colour variants – blue and red.
4. Transparent containers – these are ideal for storing stock documentation, as well as goods sensitive to external influences such as humidity or temperature variations. They are distinguished by their stable base and allow the contents to be identified quickly, which can speed up work in the warehouse.
5. Euro Raja plastic containers – this type of product is characterised above all by a high level of durability, and also allows for easy palletisation of goods for shipment. It is worth mentioning that the Raja range includes models with closed or open handles.

The aforementioned products are the most popular storage containers, which are recognised by many business customers who organise space in e-commerce warehouses.

What materials are storage containers made of?

Before making a final decision, it is worth carefully examining the characteristics of the specific storage containers that are available for sale. The raw materials from which functional and durable containers are manufactured are:

• plastic – most often polypropylene in a variety of colours, which is resistant to varying temperatures from as low as -40 to 80 degrees Celsius, depending on the box model chosen. Polypropylene plastic containers are great for stacking goods and also make them easy to carry due to their convenient side handles. What’s more, the plastic is resistant to the effects of moisture, chemicals and even mechanical damage, such as from falling.
• 3-ply card board – boxes of this type are additionally covered with kraft paper, which reinforces the cardboard structure. By choosing Raja cardboard containers, it is much easier to identify the goods inside and also to speed up the work of organising the storage space – mainly because of the easy assembly. It is also worth noting that the cardboard container models are much cheaper than the plastic ones.

Whichever type of container is placed on the warehouse racks, with their help it is much easier to manage the correct organisation and arrangement of goods – even in large warehouse halls. Don’t wait any longer and check out how to keep your warehouse tidy with containers from Raja.

How do I choose containers for my warehouse? A quick guide

Before choosing a particular type of storage containers for storage, transport and also palletisation, there are a few basic factors to consider, namely:

• the material of construction,
• the available sizes,
• the possibility of palletisation and stacking,
• level of durability and resistance to external factors,
• compliance with European standards relating to workmanship and durability,
• price.

Once these parameters are taken into account, the type of storage containers can be ideally suited to a company’s needs. It is worth bearing in mind that price should not be the only determinant of which storage or transport containers to choose. What matters is durability, functionality and ease of handling, which translates into efficient warehouse operation.

How much do storage boxes cost?

The costs associated with purchasing cardboard or plastic storage containers depend mainly on the thickness of the container material, as well as the size. Typically, the larger the container, the higher its price. Averaging out, we can say that Raja storage containers are available from a few zlotys apiece – usually 3-ply cardboard models. Containers made of polypropylene are a bit more expensive at up to several tens of zlotys apiece, although these stand out for their functionality and durability, so you can even ship goods in them on pallets.

Why invest in professional storage boxes? Highlights

There are indeed many reasons why you should invest in professional storage boxes. The most important points are:

• the ability to speed up the process of picking goods for shipment,
• a high level of safety for the goods during transport,
• the option to easily prepare products for palletisation,
• the chance to maintain order in the storage racks,
• easier retrieval of goods due to the use of containers marked with QR codes.

In summary: investing in storage containers from Raja is a good idea to not only improve the work of your warehouse, but also to keep it impeccably tidy for a longer period of time. All you have to do is browse through the available products on offer and place your order – even in bulk quantities, which allows you to get a much better price for your cardboard or plastic containers.