Reusable Plastic Crates (RPC)

Reusable Plastic Crates (RPC)

Novabox's plastic foldable Reusable Plastic Crate (RPC) solution caters to the complex needs of a wide range of fruits and vegetables-whether for preservation, the cold-chain, sorting or transportation. The double smooth thin-wall panels produced through gas-assisted injection molding (GAIM) maximise RPC capacity and durability.

  • 6 models
  • All models are made of food-grade PP
  • Compact & Versatile
  • Double Smooth Surfaces
  • Cross stacking
  • Compatible with pallet 1200x1000mm
  • Innovative Spring Lock
  • High Stability
  • Minimise losses
  • Safer and Easy to clean
  • One-touch solution
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Technical Specification

RPC4317

External Dimensions (mm) - 400 × 300 × 172

Internal Dimensions (mm) - 376 × 276 × 162

Folded Height (mm) - 35

Stacking Height (mm) - 28

Weight (kg) - 1

Volume (L) - 17

Unit Load (kg) - 10

Stacking Load (kg) - 200

RPC6411

Suitable to load - Strawberries, blueberries, cherries, kiwi, passion fruit drupes, nectarines, apricots, peaches, plums and lemons

External Dimensions (mm) - 600 × 400 × 115

Internal Dimensions (mm) - 576 × 376 × 105

Folded Height (mm) - 35

Stacking Height (mm) - 28

Weight (kg) - 1.5

Volume (L) - 23

Unit Load (kg) - 15

Stacking Load (kg) - 200

RPC6419

Suitable to load - Lettuce, spinach, beets, green peppers, tomatoes, citrus, grapefruit,pears, tangerines, oranges, apples, carrots and avocados

External Dimensions - 600 × 400 × 195

Internal Dimensions (mm) - 576 × 376 × 180

Folded Height (mm) - 35

Stacking Height (mm) - 28

Weight (kg) - 1.8

Volume (L) - 39

Unit Load (kg) - 20

Stacking Load (kg) - 200

RPC6422

Suitable to load - Citrus, grapefruit,apples, tangerines, oranges, pears, tomatoes, potatoes, sweet potatoes, yams, bananas, mangoes and pineapples

External Dimensions - 600 × 400 × 225

Internal Dimensions (mm) - 576 × 376 × 212

Folded Height (mm) - 35

Stacking Height (mm) - 28

Weight (kg) - 2.0

Volume (L) - 47

Unit Load (kg) - 22

Stacking Load (kg) - 200

RPC6430

Suitable to load - Cabbages, cauliflowers, Brussels sprouts, broccoli,celery, asparagus,bakery, cucumbers, zucchini and eggplants

External Dimensions - 600 × 400 × 300

Internal Dimensions (mm) - 576 × 372 × 291

Folded Height (mm) - 55

Stacking Height (mm) - 48

Weight (kg) - 2.8

Volume (L) - 61

Unit Load (kg) - 30

Stacking Load (kg) - 200

RPC6437

External Dimensions - 600 × 400 × 370

Internal Dimensions (mm) - 576 × 376 × 360

Folded Height (mm) - 69

Stacking Height (mm) - 62

Weight (kg) - 3.6

Volume (L) - 75

Unit Load (kg) - 35

Stacking Load (kg) - 200

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* The parameters are all measured in a standard experimental environment, and may fluctuate due to many factors. Before application, please kindly confirm with Novabox about the accurate parameters and applicability.

Design Features

Efficient Ventilation

Keep products fresh as ever

Through precise measurement of ventilation angles in a crate, the RPC has 156 vent holes with specified position and size, for optimal cold air circulation from six sides. Even in long-distance transportation, there is no need to worry about fruits and vegetables spoiled due to poor ventilation. The RPC not only improves the quality of fresh products, but also minimises losses throughout cold-chain transportation.

High Load Capacity

GAIM-produced side panels

High load-bearing capacity. GAIM-produced thin-wall side panes offer lighter weight and increased load-bearing capacity. Compared with the similar RPC on market and under the press of 200N, the max deflection of Novabox's RPC is less than 31%.

Easier to Clean

Hygiene and cost-saving. Testing has shown that the thin-wall side panels and bases produced by GAIM offer smooth surfaces both inside and outside. It will reduce 50% saving on energy and water consumption for cleaning and drying the RPC throughout its whole life cycle. The RPC is also compatible with most of the automatic cleaning and drying equipment available on the market.

  • Reduce 50% cost of life cycle
Double Smooth Surfaces

Upgraded Volume

Compared with with regular collapsible crates on market, the RPC with double-smooth surfaces and thin-wall construction boasts a 25% larger inner volume.

Lower Costs

Each RPC offers a folding ratio of up to 7.6:1*. Up to 185 pieces of the RPCs can be piled up into one pallet, increasing the load space of collapsed RPC by 23% per pallet, also lowering costs.

  • Promote 23% Loading capacity in return
1200mm Height: 150 Pieces of RPC from competitor in a pallet.
1200mm Height: Up to 185 Pieces of RPC in a pallet

User-friendly design in every detail

Innovative spring lock. The crate is locked by a wedge combination of the handle and latch. This design prevents the folding of side panels due to accidents such as handle bumping and scratching, for higher load safety and transport reliability.

Innovative Spring Lock

High Stability

RPCs can be stacked crosswise into layers without compromising stability. During transportation, the crates are transported and stored as a palletised unit, higher for efficient movement, storage and loading, reducing damaged costs.

Cross Stack

High Reliability

Internationally authoritative Certifications, Robust beyond Imagination

The RPC has passed the general simulation performance test for packaging (ISTA-3E) and the D4169 - 08 Performance testing of shipping containers and systems by the International Safe Transit Association (ISTA) and the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) respectively. Its product reliability and high quality are well proved*.

  • Empty-throw single crate - From height of 1.5M, landing distance around 3m and 5m
  • Full-load pressure test - Full pallet load, placed in the center of a pressure platform, exert pressure F=Wt×(S-1)×F× J for 1 hour, where Wt is the total weight of the pallet, S is the number of layers, F is the safety factor = 3, and J is the gravity constant = 9.8N/kg.
  • Full-load flat bottom drop - Full load, single crate, from height of 1.2m, with bottom surface parallel to the ground, drop for three consecutive times
  • Four-side Impact-full pallet load - Impact the 4 sides at a final velocity of 1.1m/s
  • Random vibration - Under truck mode, set Grms=0.54 and perform 180min random vibration test at 1-200Hz, two-pallet stacking

Bespoke Colour & Branding

RPC is available in bespoke colours that will enliven your shopping area with a well-organised, attractive display of fresh fruits and vegetables. This helps boosts sales and ensures a superior customer experience.

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Environmental Benefit

Reduced energy consumption, cocycle with nature.

Whole life cycle assessment shows that compared with disposable packaging, RPC reduces 49% greenhouse gas emissions, 33% risk of damaging ozone layer, 46% risk of summer smog, 69% risk of acidification, 78% risk of eutrophication.

Reduces
  • 49% Greenhouse gas emissions
  • 33% Risk of damaging ozone layer
  • 46% Risk of summer smog
  • 69% Risk of acidification
  • 78% Risk of eutrophication

Delivery & Returns

Liner Parameters

Liner Model
Spout Position
Filling Spout
Discharge Valve
Applicable IBC
330-CM2
Bottom Central Spout
2”
Cutter Membrane Valve
OF330, IF1040
1400-CM2
Bottom Central Spout
2”
Pullplug Valve
OF330, IF1040
330-PM2
Bottom Central Spout
2”
Pullplug Valve
OF330, IF1040
1040-N3
Top Non-central Spout
3”
IF1040
1040-C3
Top Non-central Spout
3”
Cutter Membrane Valve
IF1040
1040-PP4
Top Non-central Spout
4”
Roplug PC Valve
IF1040
330-NM2
Bottom Central Spout
2”
OF330, IF1040
1400-NM2
Bottom Central Spout
2”
OF330, IF1040
330-PPM2
Bottom Central Spout
2”
Roplug PC Valve
OF330, IF1040
330-PM3
Bottom Central Spout
3”
Pullplug Valve
OF330, IF1040
1040-N4
Top Non-central Spout
4”
IF1040
330-N2
Top Non-central Spout
2”
OF330
1040-P2
Top Non-central Spout
2”
Pullplug Valve
IF1040
1040-P3
Top Non-central Spout
3”
Pullplug Valve
IF1040
1040-PP2
Top Non-central Spout
2”
Roplug PC Valve
IF1040
1040-PP3
Top Non-central Spout
3”
Roplug PC Valve
IF1040
330Z
Bottom Central Spout
2”
Pullplug Valve
OF330, IF1040, RRS
330-CM2-RRS
Bottom Central Spout
2”
Cutter Membrane Valve
OF330, IF1040, RRS
330-PM2-RRS
Bottom Central Spout
2”
Pullplug Valve
OF330, IF1040, RRS
330-DM2-RRS
Bottom Central Spout
2”
Butterfly Valve
OF330, IF1040, RRS
330-C2-RRS
Top Non-central Spout
2”
Cutter Membrane Valve
OF330, IF1040, RRS
330-P2-RRS
Top Non-central Spout
2”
Pullplug Valve
OF330, IF1040, RRS
330-D2-RRS
Top Non-central Spout
2”
Butterfly Valve
OF330, IF1040, RRS

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