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PI-401-V Agri Crate — Vented Sides & Base
The gold standard agricultural crate with fully vented sides and base. Maximises airflow during pre-cooling, cold store and transport of fresh produce.
PI-401-VS Agri Crate — Vented Sides & Solid Base
Vented sides with a solid base, preventing moisture and liquid dripping onto lower crates while maintaining lateral airflow for produce.
PI-401-S Agri Crate — Solid Sides & Base
Completely solid sides and base for dust protection, liquid containment and hygienic batch handling of produce and hardware goods.
PI-430-H160-V Half Agri Crate — Vented Sides & Base
Vented sides and base half-agri crate designed specifically for berries, stone fruit and delicate produce sensitive to pressure.
PI-720-B Semi-Vented Meat-Agri Crate
Semi-vented variant of the PI-720, balancing drainage airflow with partial solid walls for mixed meat and produce loads.
PI-720-B-IS Inter-Stacking Crate
Inter-stacking version of the PI-720 family — nests and interlocks for dense packhouse and cold-store column builds.
PI-735 Freezer Stacking Crate
Rigid stacking freezer crate engineered specifically for long duration cold-room shelf life and blast freeze operations.
PI-SC64-H400-V Euro Crate — Vented Base & Sides
Extra-deep vented Euro crate with airflow through base and sides for high-volume agricultural produce and cold chain.
PI-SC64-H285-V Euro Crate — Vented
Mid-depth vented Euro crate for produce and bakery airflow, with impact resistant ribbing and moulded handles.
PI-SC64-H230-VB Euro Banana Crate
Vented Euro banana crate with ripening airflow through base and sides, built for packhouse banana handling and export.
PI-EB-536 Export Berry Tray
Export certified lightweight punnet tray built to fit airfreight pallet configurations perfectly.
PI-MP-12126 Pallet 1200
Heavy duty injection-moulded export pallet, 1200 x 1200 footprint with nine feet and a grid top deck for crate loads.
PI-MP-06126 PI-Pallet-600
Registered design 600 x 1200 mm half-pallet with 6 powder-coated steel reinforcement flat bars (6 x 30 x 600mm) inserted for high structural strength. 4-way forklift and 2-way pallet jack entry, stackable, rackable, and also available fitted with caster wheels.
PI-MP-10126 Pallet 1000
Industrial 1000 x 1200 pallet for drums, bins and heavy produce loads with a ventilated top deck.
PI-MP-05126 PI-Pallet-500
Registered design 500 x 1200 mm mini half-pallet with 6 powder-coated steel reinforcement flat bars (6 x 30 x 500mm) inserted for high structural strength. 4-way forklift and 2-way pallet jack entry, stackable, rackable, and also available fitted with German TENTE caster wheels.
PI-Drum Pallet Guide
Drum Pallet Add-On System — Secure your 210L drums with confidence! A purpose-designed plastic insert and foot system that transforms our 1200 x 1200 mm plastic pallet into a secure, stackable drum storage solution.
PI-Pallet with Caster Wheels
Mobile pallet fitted with high-performance German TENTE caster wheels (swivel, fixed, or brake configurations, 4 to 12 casters per pallet) for moving heavy crate loads effortlessly across assembly floors, retail aisles, and distribution centres.
PI-DT-86 Dolly Trolley
Heavy-duty crate transport dolly with removable powder-coated steel push handle and smooth nylon castors. Fits all 600x400mm crates.
PI-SC64-H400-SVP Part Picking Crate
Euro picking container with large front access window for easy parts extraction while stacked on warehouse racking.
PI-SC64-H400-S Euro Crate
Deep Euro-standard container with solid sides and solid base for warehouse automation, automotive parts and high density goods.
PI-SC64-H400-SV Euro Crate
Deep Euro crate with solid sides and vented base for parts that need base drainage without side perforation.
PI-SC64-H285-S Euro Crate
Mid-depth Euro crate with solid walls, impact resistant ribbing and ergonomic moulded handles for parts and retail.
PI-SC64-H180-FS Euro Conveyor Crate
Low-profile solid Euro crate with a conveyor-optimised smooth base for automated automotive parts handling lines.
PI-100 Bread Crate
Robust stackable crate engineered specifically for loaves, baked goods and delivery distribution. Cross-stackable design saves space.
PI-100-S Bread Crate
Space-saving stackable bread crate in high-visibility blue. Lightweight yet exceptionally strong for high-frequency bakery turnarounds.
PI-100-T Bread Crate
Durable stackable plastic bread crate with reinforced corners, ideal for multi-drop delivery trucks and automated bakery lines.
PI-647-V Vented Drying Tray
Low-profile shallow vented drying tray for raisins, biltong, seeds, herbs, bakery proving and dehydrator racks.
PI-647-S Solid Drying Tray
Solid base drying tray for fine bakery goods, seeds and powders that must not pass through a vented mesh.
PI-SC64-H180-V Euro Crate — Vented
Low vented Euro crate for bakery proving, beverages and goods needing airflow through sides and base on conveyor lines.
PI-6X2L Soft Drink Beverage Crate
Six-pack 2-litre soft drink bottle crate with central dividers to protect glass and PET bottles in transit.
PI-200 Dairy Crate
Classic high-strength dairy crate designed for 1L and 2L milk bottles, sachets and yoghurt tubs.
PI-FC64-H180 Collapsible Crate
Foldable collapsible crate with quick-latch corners. Collapses flat in seconds to 50mm height for massive return logistics savings.
PI-FC64-H225 Collapsible Crate
Deep wall folding crate ideal for retail distribution, picking, dairy and grocery return supply chains.
PI-LB-1T Base Crate
Base tier live bird crate — the foundation of the multi-tier PI-LB10 system for humane, low-stress poultry transport.
PI-LB10-WL Live Bird Crate with Lid
Humane poultry transport crate with quick-slide top loading lid and side access sliding door. Minimises bird stress and injury.
PI-LB10-NL Live Bird Crate No Lid
Heavy duty live bird transport container without top lid, suitable for automated crate washing tunnels and custom farm rigs.
PI-LB10-OT Live Bird Crate Open Top
Open-top live bird crate for fast top-loading at catching crews, with full side ventilation and stacking lugs.
PI-LB10-3T-WL Three Tier Live Bird Crate
Three-tier live bird crate stack with lids, maximising truck load density while keeping each tier independently ventilated.
PI-LB10-6T-OT Six Tier Open Top Crate
Six-tier open-top system for maximum-density long-haul live bird transport, with per-tier airflow and quick dismantle.
PI-CC1 Chick / Confectionery Crate
Four compartment crate with optional vented clip-on lid and internal dividers. Used for day-old chicks and confectionery tray handling.
PI-ET30 Plastic 30-Egg Tray
Washable, reusable 30-egg plastic tray for commercial egg pack houses, hatcheries and incubators.
PI-730-L Light Freezer Nesting Crate
Lightweight freezer nesting crate that nests when empty (saves return freight) and stacks stable when loaded.
PI-730 Freezer Nesting Crate
Dual action nestable when empty (saves 70% return freight) and stackable when loaded via rotating 180 degrees.
PI-120 Freight Corner Protector
Heavy duty ribbed polypropylene corner strap edge protector. Protects pallet loads and crates from strapping damage.
PI-WB65 Heavy Duty Wheelbarrow
Heavy duty 65-litre plastic wheelbarrow (Ox Barrow) with robust HDPE tub, powder-coated steel frame and solid rubber wheel for construction, landscaping, and agriculture.
PI-BC-64 Blocking Crate
Low nesting and stacking blocking crate for bakery goods and meat handling that nests compactly when empty and stacks stable loaded.
PI-FC43-H160 Baby Collapsible Crate
Compact folding baby crate for small parts, e-commerce picking and last-mile logistics that collapses flat when empty.
PI-SC64-H230-FS Euro Conveyor Crate
Solid Euro conveyor crate with a smooth roller base for automated sortation and high-density distribution centres.
PI-402-V Meat Crate — Vented Sides & Base
High impact vented crate with reinforced ribbing specifically calculated for cold chain meat logistics and stacking stability.
PI-21 Shopping Basket
Retail standard 21-litre hand shopping basket with twin folding ergonomic handles. Stacks neatly in entrance stands.
Dolly Trolley handle
Removable powder-coated steel ergonomic push handle designed for the PI-DT-86 crate dolly trolley. This handle can be purchased separately.
PI-EC-32/28 Plastic End Cap
UV-stabilised ABS plastic end caps for protecting tube, conduit and crate edges from impact and strapping wear.
Flush Pocket Sliding Door Handle
Flush pocket sliding door handle made from durable, weatherproof ABS plastic with flush clean lines for aluminium sliding doors, cupboards and industrial cabinetry.
PI-BW350 PI-Barrow Wheel
Heavy duty HDPE solid wheelbarrow wheel. Outer diameter 350mm with 25mm or 27mm axle bore options for long-lasting puncture-free performance.
PI-BR65 – Replacement Plastic Wheelbarrow Bucket
Replacement plastic wheelbarrow pan / tub / bin / bucket / tray (65 Litre, 3.4kg, 4.0mm wall thickness). Universal fitment with 6 mounting holes, supplied with 6 M8 hex screws, nuts, and washers.
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19Agriculture
Vented agri & berry crates, freezer stacking, pallets and export trays for harvesting and cold chain
12Automotive
Solid Euro and part-picking crates, conveyor containers, pallets and dollies for parts logistics
11Bakeries
Bread crates, drying trays, vented Euro crates, collapsible containers and confectionery crates
7Beverages
2L soft drink crates, vented Euro crates and dolly trolleys for bottling and distribution
11Chicken & Poultry
Live bird crates, multi-tier transport, chick crates, egg trays and freezer nesting crates
2Dairy
High-impact dairy crates and collapsible containers for milk sachets, bottles and yoghurt tubs
16Hardware & Construction
Pallets, part-picking crates, freight protectors, end caps and heavy-duty wheelbarrows
15Logistics
Collapsible crates, Euro containers, conveyor and part-picking crates, pallets and dollies
8Meat & Freezing
Vented meat crates, freezer nesting and stacking crates engineered for cold chain and abattoirs
9Packhouses
Berry and export trays, banana crates, agri crates and collapsible containers for produce packing
14Retail
Shopping baskets, collapsible crates, Euro containers, pallets, dollies and export trays
5Accessories
Dolly trolley handles, end caps, sliding door handles, barrow wheels and replacement tubs
A Legacy of Excellence Since 2000
Plastic Ideas is a leading South African manufacturer of injection-moulded plastic crates and material handling solutions. Every crate is designed for purpose, built to save time, reduce waste, and boost supply chain efficiency.
Over 30 Years Experience
Manufacturing industry-trusted crates and returnable transit packaging in South Africa since 1990.
Custom Colours & Branding
Corporate branding with hot-foil embossing and custom Pantone plastic colour formulation.
Food Safe Virgin & Recycled HDPE
Strict compliance with HACCP food hygiene, agricultural export, and industrial durability standards.
Short Lead Times & Fast Delivery
Central manufacturing hub in Steeledale, Johannesburg, supplying nationwide and export cross-border.
Designed & Moulded In-House
High precision injection moulding equipment ensuring maximum column stacking strength.
Deal Directly With Management
Personal service, fast quotation turnaround, and tailored enterprise fleet pricing.
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