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THE MANY DIFFERENT TYPES OF PLASTIC TOTES

POSTED IN: Containers, Totes, Bins & Dollies 02/05/2021

Plastic totes have countless uses in many different workspaces. These totes are ideal in the office, on a fishing boat, and many other industries in between. What kind you use depends on what your need is but chances are, if you need to store or transport something, there is a plastic tote that can help you do just that.

BENEFITS OF USING PLASTIC TOTES

Plastic totes provide multiple benefits to your company. These totes are versatile and can be used in a wide range of industries. Retail companies can use them for stockroom storage and the food industry can use them for food storage and transport. No matter your need, there is a good chance that a plastic tote will help your company in some way.

Here are just a few of the benefits that come with using a plastic tote:

  • Most totes are stackable, so they can help you save room
  • Durable
  • Waterproof
  • Easy to clean
  • Creates less waste than cardboard
  • Better for use as a shipping container
  • Some totes are insulated so you can ship and store temperature-controlled goods
  • Helps save your company money by being reusable

While there are many other reasons people pick plastic totes for their business, these are the primary reasons for their choice.

DIFFERENT TYPES OF PLASTIC TOTES

BULK CONTAINERS

Bulk containers are ideal for use in food processing and the seafood industries. They resist rust and are reusable. Another selling point is that many are stackable and all of them are easy to clean.

INSULATED CONTAINERS

This is a type of bulk tote that is available in many shapes and sizes. Many versions of this tote are made to accommodate both regular and dry ice, which makes them ideal for use in the food industry. Several are also approved by the FDA and/or the USDA for use.

COLLAPSIBLE CONTAINERS

This type of bulk container is used a great deal in material handling jobs. Some are designed with vented sides. The positive side to this type of tote is it can be folded down when not in use.

HAND-HELD CONTAINERS

This style of container is one that can be carried around by hand. Its use extends to many industries like farming. They also are great containers for basic storage. Items like dump tubs or plastic buckets would fall under this category of container.

INDUSTRIES THAT CAN BENEFIT FROM USING PLASTIC TOTES

Multiple industries can benefit from using plastics in their business. Professions like retail and clothing can use plastic totes for storage and during shipment processing. Office settings can use both small and large totes for storage and organization. These totes are also used quite a bit in industries that deal with material handling, waste management, and pharmaceuticals. The durability of plastic, along with how easy it is to clean, makes plastic totes ideal for most any profession.

One of the main industries that use plastic totes is the food industry. Plastic totes can be seen in restaurants to help them store food in freezers. They are also commonly used in processing plants as temporary storage or as a method of taking food from one food station to another. A large portion of plastic totes are used in the fishing industry and are critical for this profession.

Commercial fishermen need a place to store what they catch while they are out on the boats. They also need a safe way to ship their fish to other locations. Plastic totes provide them with the ideal way to do that. With such options as insulated containers and plastic hoppers, fishermen will have many ways to transport their product while ensuring that it is kept cold during that time.

Plastic totes can be equipped for either regular or dry ice, based on what a business may need. Once that job is complete, the totes can be quickly cleaned and reused for future jobs.

LET DACO HELP YOU WITH ALL OF YOUR PLASTIC TOTE NEEDS

DACO has spent countless years helping companies with their commercial product needs. Our sales team knows what questions to ask so we can recommend the right products for your business. Contact us today to learn more about our product offerings and to schedule a consultation. Don’t forget to follow us on Facebook to keep up with the latest news from the company.