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Flextur's Custom Returnable Steel Shipping Racks offer superior product protection while cutting costs through reusable, durable designs.
Are you moving, stacking, and storing custom parts or sets of parts throughout your facility or between facilities? Flextur provides returnable steel solutions for any application. We create custom shipping pallets that enhance transport safety, optimize space utilization, and offer exceptional durability. Have a specific need? Work with Flextur engineers to develop a one-of-a-kind solution tailored to your requirements. Or choose from a range of standard designs based on weight and stacking specifications. Over the years, Flextur has developed numerous shipping pallets, carts, and storage solutions to improve efficiency and safety across departments, plants, and tier 2 and 3 suppliers.
- Safely Stack
- Fork Lift Capable
- Increase Safety
- Cost Effective
- Less Mess Than Wood
- Longer Life Cycle Than Wood
- Different Weight Ratings Available
- Standard or Custom Solutions Available
- Save on Footprint
- Ideal for JIT Shipments
- Recyclable at End of Life
- Save on Other Packaging Materials
- Excellent for Internal and External Shipments
- Value Engineering Available for Specific Solutions
Key Benefits for Using Returnable Steel Shipping Racks
Durability and Longevity
Steel racks are incredibly durable and offer greater strength and stability. They can withstand heavy loads, rough handling, and harsh environments. They do not need to be replaced as frequently as plastic or wooden alternatives.
Return on Investment (ROI)
Returnable steel racks save money over time through reduced replacement costs and increased efficiency in handling and storage. The robust nature of steel means that these racks have a longer lifespan and better ROI compared to disposable or less durable alternatives.
Sustainability
Steel is recyclable and contributes to sustainability goals by reducing waste. Using returnable containers decreases the reliance on disposable packaging, thus minimizing environmental impact.
Safety
In addition to providing superior protection for products and reducing damage during transportation and storage. They are also more robust, minimizing the likelihood of collapse or deformation that can occur with less durable materials. This creates a safer environment for everyone who works with and around them.
Efficiency in Handling, Storage and Organization
Designed for easy stacking and transport, steel racks can be customized to fit specific parts and products, optimizing space and improving the efficiency of your operations. Using standardized steel racks helps in maintaining a well-organized warehouse or production facility, simplifying inventory management and reducing errors.
Customization
Steel racks can be customized to fit your business's specific dimensions and needs, boosting operational efficiency.
Frequently Asked Questions
Choosing returnable steel racks is a strategic decision that enhances durability, efficiency, safety, and sustainability in your operations, ultimately leading to long-term cost savings and improved operational performance.
We can engineer and build to suit nearly any dimension and rate weighting you require.
In most cases returnable shipping racks are a part of Kanban, or JIT (Just In Time) systems that can often electronically trigger new orders or replenishments. Often these are a part of a system that is moving product in both directions between departments or facilities and rarely are any of these containers shipped or returned empty.
Returnable racks, also known as reusable racks or returnable packaging racks, are used in various industries for the efficient and sustainable transportation and storage of goods. They are designed to be used multiple times, providing both environmental and economic benefits.
Flextur's steel shipping racks are built for heavy loads with durable construction, reinforced frames, and secure stacking. They offer superior strength, stability, and customization to ensure safe transport and storage.
Common Industries & Applications
Custom-built returnable steel shipping racks can benefit a wide range of industries that require efficient, cost-effective, and sustainable solutions for transporting and storing products. Some of these industries include:
- Automotive: For the transport of large components such as engines, transmissions, or vehicle body parts.
- Aerospace: Used for moving precision parts, sensitive components, and specialized tools.
- Manufacturing: For organizing and moving raw materials or finished goods.
- Food and Beverage: Ideal for safely transporting bulk products, packaging, or machinery parts.
- Retail and E-commerce: To improve storage and transportation of high-volume goods or delicate products.
- Pharmaceutical and Medical: Ensures secure transportation of medical devices, equipment, or bulk materials.
- Electronics: Protects delicate components like circuit boards or assemblies during shipment.
- Construction: For moving and storing building materials, fixtures, or equipment.
- Agriculture: Transporting large or fragile agricultural equipment and supplies.
- Logistics and Supply Chain: Optimizes storage and return logistics for third-party logistics providers and distributors.
These industries benefit from the racks' durability, reusability, and ability to be custom-fitted to specific product dimensions, which enhances efficiency and reduces waste.