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1) Container washing

Service to clean and maintain containers.

2) Cross stacking

The ability to inter-stack different heights and sizes of containers due to the rib design on the container base.

3) Carton

A corrugated cardboard container filled at the facility for handling (shipping).

4) Case

An unopened container, usually made of corrugated cardboard, containing merchandise as it was received from the vendor.

5) Auto-lock clips

Spring-loaded clips on collapsible pallet containers that automatically lock hinged sidewalls and optional doors.

6) Bins

A box, frame, crib or enclosed container used to store or ship goods.

7) Container return ratio

Comparison of the number of collapsed containers that equal the height of one upright container.  The higher the ratio, the higher the savings with return shipments.

8) Container load capacity

Maximum content weight a container can safely hold.

9) Chain conveyor

A form of powered conveyor used to transport heavy unit loads such as pallets and industrial containers. These conveyors can be single or double chain strand in configuration. This chain is not only the driving force but it is also the part which comes in direct contact with the load and provides friction which pulls the load forward. In some cases, free rollers on either side of or between the chain provide additional support to the load. Short sections of double strand chain conveyors are a common means of transferring loads at right angle to/from another straight section of roller conveyor.

10) Attached lid container

Just as the term denotes, any material handling container (steel or plastic) that includes a lid that is attached to container and is an integral part of the design and function of the container.

11) Conductive container

Container that is permanently static dissipative.

12) AIAG Container

A container that meets the recommendations of AIAG/Automotive Industry Action Group for configuration/dimensions and load capacity.

13) AIAG Placard

Product or parts indentification signs placed on containers or pallets that meet the recommendations of AIAG, The Automotive Industry Action Group.

14) Crate

A box used to protect materials during shipping and storage. See also Container .

15) Bearing plate base

A base of an industrial container with bearing plates and steel stacking legs.