Plastic Fruit Crate | Renovator Appliances Ltd

Product Overview

Plastic Fruit Crate is a durable, reusable plastic container designed for harvesting, sorting, handling, storage, stacking, and transportation of fresh fruits. Its ventilated structure helps provide airflow around the produce, while the rigid construction helps protect fruits during handling and distribution.

The crate can be manufactured according to specific dimensions, internal capacity, fruit type, load-bearing requirements, ventilation pattern, stacking arrangement, handle design, wall thickness, material, colour, and surface finish using precision plastic injection moulding.

Key Features

• Durable and reusable plastic construction

• Designed for fresh fruit handling

• Ventilated side walls and base

• Strong and stable stacking design

• Reinforced corners and side walls

• Ergonomic hand-grip openings

• Smooth internal surfaces

• Rounded edges to help reduce product damage

• Easy to clean and sanitize

• Moisture-resistant construction

• Lightweight and easy to handle

• Customized dimensions and colours

Industrial Applications

Plastic Fruit Crates are used in:

• Fruit farms

• Orchards

• Fruit harvesting operations

• Fruit processing facilities

• Agricultural markets

• Wholesale fruit markets

• Supermarkets

• Cold-storage facilities

• Food distribution centres

• Fresh produce warehouses

• Fruit transportation

• Agricultural logistics

Manufacturing Process

The Plastic Fruit Crate is manufactured using the plastic injection moulding process. Selected plastic granules are fed into an injection moulding machine and heated to the required processing temperature.

The molten plastic is injected into a precision-engineered mould cavity containing the required crate dimensions, ventilation openings, handles, stacking features, drainage openings, and reinforcement ribs. Controlled cooling allows the plastic to solidify into the required shape.

After cooling, the mould opens and the finished crate is ejected. The moulded crate is inspected for overall dimensions, wall thickness, ventilation openings, load-bearing capacity, stacking accuracy, handle strength, surface finish, flash, and warpage.

Mould Manufacturing Process

The mould is designed according to the required product drawing or 3D CAD model. Particular attention is given to the crate cavity, ventilation slots, drainage openings, handles, stacking feet, reinforcing ribs, corner geometry, wall thickness, draft angles, parting line, cooling channels, and ejection mechanism.

Suitable mould steel such as P20, H13, or S136 can be selected according to production volume, mould life, product complexity, and required surface finish.

Mould components are manufactured using CNC machining, EDM, precision drilling, grinding, polishing, and precision fitting. After mould assembly, trial moulding is performed to verify filling, cooling, ejection, dimensions, ventilation, stacking performance, structural strength, and surface appearance.

Raw Materials

Suitable materials may include:

• HDPE

• PP

• Food-contact suitable PP

• Food-contact suitable HDPE

• Impact-modified PP

• Recycled PP where permitted

• Recycled HDPE where permitted

• UV-stabilized grades for suitable outdoor applications

Material selection depends on load capacity, impact resistance, temperature exposure, washing requirements, food-contact requirements, durability, and intended service environment.

Quality Control

The Plastic Fruit Crate can be inspected for:

• Overall dimensions

• Internal dimensions

• Product weight

• Wall thickness

• Ventilation-opening dimensions

• Drainage features

• Handle strength

• Stacking accuracy

• Load-bearing capacity

• Impact resistance

• Corner strength

• Surface finish

• Colour consistency

• Flash and burrs

• Warpage

• Cracks and sink marks

• Cleaning and drainage characteristics

Production Capacity

Production capacity depends on mould cavity count, injection moulding machine capacity, crate weight, cycle time, cooling time, plastic material, and machine operating efficiency.

For larger fruit crates, the injection moulding machine must have sufficient clamping force, injection capacity, platen dimensions, and mould installation space.

Actual production capacity is determined according to the final crate dimensions, product weight, mould configuration, machine specifications, and required production quantity.

Buyer Guide

When ordering a Plastic Fruit Crate, buyers should provide:

• Length

• Width

• Height

• Internal capacity

• Fruit type and approximate weight

• Load-bearing requirement

• Ventilation requirements

• Drainage requirements

• Stacking requirements

• Handle design

• Wall thickness

• Material

• Colour

• Expected production quantity

For fresh-fruit applications, buyers should also specify the required washing conditions, food-contact material requirements, temperature range, ventilation requirements, impact resistance, and expected service life.

Why Choose Renovator Appliances Ltd?

• Customized fruit crate mould development

• Precision plastic injection moulding

• Durable reusable crate manufacturing

• Customized ventilation patterns

• Strong stacking structures

• Food-contact material options

• Impact-resistant material options

• Customized dimensions and colours

• Ergonomic handle designs

• Smooth internal surfaces

• Single-cavity and multi-cavity mould solutions

• High-volume production support

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. What is a Plastic Fruit Crate?

A Plastic Fruit Crate is a reusable plastic container designed for harvesting, sorting, storing, handling, stacking, and transporting fresh fruits.

2. Which plastic materials are suitable for fruit crates?

HDPE and PP are commonly suitable materials. Food-contact suitable grades can be selected where required according to the intended application.

3. Can the fruit crate be customized for different fruits?

Yes. The crate can be customized according to the fruit type, dimensions, capacity, ventilation requirements, load capacity, stacking arrangement, handle design, wall thickness, material, and colour.

4. Why are ventilation openings important in fruit crates?

Ventilation openings can help improve air circulation around fresh produce and support temperature and moisture management during storage and transportation, depending on the type of fruit and handling conditions.

5. Can Renovator Appliances Ltd. manufacture the mould and produce the Plastic Fruit Crate?

Yes. Renovator Appliances Ltd. can provide customized plastic mould manufacturing and injection moulding solutions according to customer drawings, 3D CAD models, material requirements, product dimensions, and production quantities.