How to determine wire mesh container dimensions

What are the right wire mesh container dimensions for your business? It's a question you obviously want an answer to before purchasing a wire container. To help you figure it out, we have listed important information about mesh wire containers in this blog. In addition, we will also give you some tips on identifying the right size. This way, you can easily select and order this widely used storage and transport solution.

Published 25 July 2023 Recently changed 7 March 2024

What is a wire mesh container?

Wire mesh containers are steel containers with wire mesh walls. They are also called gitterboxes or gibos. Thanks to the sturdy material and versatility of the gitterbox, they are used in a variety of industries today. Originally, mesh wire containers were used in the automotive industry because both large and small parts could be easily and conveniently stored and transported in them. Wire mesh containers are easy to move with forklifts and pallet trucks. In addition, they are stackable and can be found in different sizes and designs. This makes it a widely used storage device.

 


 

Different types of wire mesh containers

There is a suitable gibo for every storage and transportation need. At Kruizinga you will find:

 

 

At Kruizinga you can choose from as many as 270 wire mesh containers. We provide you with the appropriate new and used mesh wire containers. You can also rent a wire mesh container when you are not (yet) interested in buying one or only want to use it temporarily.

 


 

What wire mesh container sizes are there?

The standard size of a wire mesh container is 1240 x 835 x 970 mm, it has a weight of 70 kg and a stacking load of 6000 kg. These comply with the UIC 435-3 standard, which is part of the EPAL standards for load carriers. However, different wire mesh container sizes are available. Each storage and transport challenge has its own most suitable gitterbox dimensions. Thus, you can find gitterboxes with the following dimensions, among others:

 

  • - 800 x 600 mm
  • - 1000 x 800 mm
  • - 1200 x 800 mm
  • - 1200 x 1000 mm
  • - 1240 x 835 mm

 

 

Determining the correct wire mesh container size

Since there is no one right size, it is good to know what you need to think about to determine the appropriate gitterbox dimensions. Therefore, when determining the desired gitterbox dimensions, ask yourself the following questions:

 

  • - Where will the gibo be used?
  • - What is the gibo used for?
  • - What are the dimensions of the material stored in the gibo?
  • - Is it wise consider using Euronorms?
  • - How (often) is the gibo moved?

 


Ask questions or receive personal advice?

Have you found the desired type of gitterbox and matching dimensions? Then use the filters in our wire mesh container overview and order immediately! Want to ask questions or receive personal advice from our experts in order to make the right choice? Contact us by phone on business day at +3188 533 15 55 or send an email to sales@kruizinga.com. Our experts will be happy to assist you!