Different types of crates: Do they all fit into the same crate washer?

Different types of crates in a crate washer

Load carriers come in different shapes and sizes. It could be that you work with various different crates within your company. CBL-crates, E2-crates and fish crates. They all need to be cleaned properly. Is that possible?

Often it is possible to clean different types of crates in a standard crate washer. With that, it is important that the sides with which they are put into the washer are reasonably uniform. So that the different types of crates run smoothly over the washer’s guides. It is therefore important that this side has approximately the same width for all the crates, and that they do not differ too much in their design (the presence of indentations or cut outs).

Number of crates in a crate washer

Do you have different types of crates? Then check how many you have of each type. For example do you have 400 crates of type A , 600 crates of type B and 40 crates of type C? And is type C also quite different from crate A and crate B in terms of dimensions and design? Then you could consider removing this type of crate from your business. Do you still really need these crates for a specific product? Then you could also choose to wash them manually or purchase a so-called utensil washer for this, that only needs a limited investment.

Tip: Do you have various types of crates and is it possible to switch over to one type? Sell your excess crates as second hand. This often produces a fair amount that you can use for the investment in a uniform selection of crates.

How many crates do you want to wash? Read here how to choose the correct capacity for your crate washing machine.

Possibilities of a crate washer

Do you want to know whether your present diversity in crates asks for a more extensive crate washer? Then you could send one of each type of your load carriers to Elpress. We will the look into the possibilities and give you some suitable advice. Elpress will – based on your crate stock – quickly and easily decide which crate washer you will need.

How dirty are your crates?

Not only does the type of crate determine which crate washer is required, but also the type and degree of soiling is decisive. For some good advice you could also deliver some soiled crates to Elpress. We will the test which washer is needed to get the crates properly cleaned. Is a two-tank washer required? Or is a washer with just a main wash zone sufficient? Obviously we would like to be clear right at the beginning of the possible purchase process about which kind of crates you work with and what the soiling is like. On this basis Elpress can give you targeted advice at an early stage.

Crate washer calculator

Are you considering the purchase of a crate washer? Then you can see quickly and easily which crate washer suits your company. Please fill in the crate washer calculator and you will receive made to measure advise.

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