collapsible shipping crates — product overview
This product is part of our collapsible shipping crates catalog at Rackable Pallets, engineered for industrial supply-chain duty in warehousing, distribution, and material handling. Every unit is molded from virgin high-density polyethylene (HDPE) for a service life that typically outlasts wood or corrugated alternatives by an order of magnitude.
The Buckhorn | 40x48x46 Medium-Duty Collapsible Bulk Container ships ready for daily cycling across cold-chain, food-grade, pharma, and heavy-industrial programs. HDPE construction is compliant with FDA 21 CFR 177.1520 HDPE standards and aligns with the hygiene, load, and handling standards industrial buyers rely on.
Why plastic beats wood and corrugated
Plastic containers hold their stated load across years of daily cycling. Wood splinters, absorbs moisture, and requires ISPM-15 heat treatment for export. HDPE skips all three — it ships internationally without treatment paperwork, resists moisture and mold, and cleans with 180°F caustic washdown for hygienic reuse in food-contact programs.
Common applications for collapsible shipping crates
- Automotive and industrial parts distribution — closed-loop unit-load shipping.
- Food and beverage processing — hygienic washdown between product runs.
- Cold-chain and freezer storage — HDPE rated from −40°F to +180°F working temperature.
- Agricultural seed and grain handling — direct-discharge configurations available.
- Chemical and ingredient bulk transfer — HDPE chemical resistance across pH 1–14.
- Export shipping to Asia-Pacific, EU, and Latin America lanes — customs-safe and ISPM-15 exempt.
Specifications buyers ask about most
Buyers comparing options typically look at five data points: static and dynamic load ratings, empty-stack or collapse ratio, bottom-runner configuration, deck material (food-grade, freezer-rated, or standard industrial HDPE), and reinforcement options (steel rods, fiberglass pultrusions, or non-reinforced). Every unit in the catalog ships with a published spec sheet so downstream decisions rest on verifiable numbers rather than marketing copy.
Shipping and fulfillment
Each unit ships from our nearest regional yard (Dallas, Atlanta, Los Angeles, or Newark) on a 5-business-day lead time for stocked footprints. Custom runs take 3–6 weeks depending on mold availability. For pricing or spec-sheet downloads, browse our full collapsible shipping crates line or request a quote from our team.
Closed-loop program support
Most industrial buyers running collapsible shipping crates at volume need more than unit-price quotes — they need a supplier who manages the full fleet life cycle. We run closed-loop recovery programs for every product line in the catalog: we pick up retired units from your dock, wash and inspect them against a 22-point structural checklist, and credit the recovered material (or refurbished stock) against your next order. For high-turnover programs the net cost per cycle drops well below the wood-pallet equivalent by year two. Ask about fleet recovery when you request a quote — our operations team can size a program to your annual throughput and recommend whether stock, custom, or a hybrid pallet fleet pays back fastest on your lanes.
- RETURN RATIO:
3.6:1 - COLOR:
Grey - OPTIONAL LID:
DGB4048-L-BG - Part #:
DGB404846-2-Grey
| Dimensions | in. | Capacity | |
| Exterior Height | 46 | Internal Volume (cu.ft.) | 38.5 |
| Exterior Width | 40 | Weight Capacity (lbs.) | 1200 |
| Exterior Length | 48 | Static Loading | 4 |
| Interior Height | 40 | Dynamic Load Stack | 2 |
| Interior Width | 37 | Max. Stack Weight | N/A |
| Interior Length | 45 | Floor Type | Solid |
| Collapsed Height | 15.3 |
| Shipping | in. | Features | |
| 53′ Trailer Load | 60 | Drop Doors | 2 |
| 53′ Load Collapsed | 240 | Door Height | 23.1 |
| Fork Opening Short | 3.5 x 12 | Door Width | 33.5 |
| Fork Opening Long | 3.5 x 13 | Ventilation | N/A |
| Fork Lift Entry | 4-way | Approvals | FDA |
| Weight (lbs.) | 142 | Optional Lids | TS484002 |
| Brand | Buckhorn |
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| Spring Loaded Latches | Interlocking Walls | Solid Floor |
| Ergonomic spring loaded latches provide a quick and reliable locking mechanism for both access doors and collapsing sidewalls. | Interlocking sidewalls at the corner of the container ensure high load capacity and stability. | A solid floor bottom ensures small parts will not be lost and provides a smooth and even load surface. |
Q: Do I need a lid to stack containers?
A:
No, you do not need a lid to stack these collapsible bulk containers.
Q: Can you buy replacement latches?
A:
Yes, you can order replacement latches.
Q: Do you offer custom labels?
A:
Yes, you can order labels for you bulk container. Contact us
and let us know what type of label you need.
