§ PRODUCTS / 03 / SHIPPING CRATES
4–5 CONFIGURATIONS · ISPM-15 · 4:1 COLLAPSE · EXPORT-READY

Ship it full.
Return it flat.
Export it anywhere.

Plastic shipping crates engineered for export-ready distribution, returnable systems, and high-volume logistics. ISPM-15 compliant by design, 4:1 collapse ratio for return-trip freight savings, and a measurable TCO advantage over wood across closed-loop operations.

ISPM-15 ISO 6780 ASTM D1185 4:1 COLLAPSE ±0.5 MM TOLERANCE
§ 02 / CAPABILITY DOMAINS

Four crate typologies.
One engineering program.

We engineer plastic crates across four operational domains. Custom dimensions engineered to your spec.

Bulk Heavy-Duty

Rigid plastic bulk crates engineered for high-volume material handling, automotive parts pools, and bulk produce / F&B distribution. Drop-door variants for line-side operations.

HEAVY-DUTY STACKABLE DROP-DOOR ±0.5 MM

Collapsible 4:1 Fold

Returnable crates that collapse to 25% of assembled height for return-trip freight savings. Engineered for closed-loop systems and export-grade returnable programs.

4:1 FOLD RETURNABLE CLOSED-LOOP ISPM-15

Vented Cold Chain

Ventilated plastic crates for produce, F&B, and cold chain logistics. Engineered for airflow during transport with full structural integrity at −20 °C to +60 °C.

VENTED −20 °C TO +60 °C STACKABLE FDA-GRADE

Custom to Your Spec

Anything that isn't in the standard portfolio. Bring CAD, dimensions, or a problem statement — we'll engineer the crate for your operation, with PPAP-ready submission packages where required.

BRING CAD BRING DIMENSIONS ISPM-15 TIER-1 READY
NOT SURE WHICH CRATE TYPOLOGY FITS YOUR OPERATION?
A PTM engineer can spec you in 15 minutes.
Book a Call
§ 03 / CONFIGURATIONS / STANDARD RANGE

Shipping crates.

Four to five standard configurations. Custom dimensions engineered on request — typical lead time inside four weeks.

Standard
5 CONFIGS
Stamping
ISPM-15
Stack
5-HIGH
Tolerance
±0.5 MM
Standard Bulk
1200 × 1000 × 760 MM
RIGID STACKABLE 5-HIGH ISO 6780
Spec Sheet
Collapsible 4:1
1200 × 1000 × 760 MM
4:1 FOLD RETURNABLE ISPM-15
Spec Sheet
Vented Cold-Chain
1200 × 1000 × 760 MM
VENTED −20 °C RATED FDA-GRADE
Spec Sheet
Drop-Door Bulk
1200 × 1000 × 1015 MM
DROP-DOOR LINE-SIDE STACKABLE 4-HIGH
Spec Sheet
Half-Pallet Crate
800 × 600 × 760 MM
HALF-PALLET STACKABLE 6-HIGH RETURNABLE
Spec Sheet
§ NEED A NON-STANDARD DIMENSION?
We engineer crates to spec. Typical lead time inside four weeks.
Request Custom Dimensions
§ 04 / USE CASES / OPERATIONAL FIT

Built for four
operational realities.

Different operations have different priorities. Find the use case that maps to yours and we'll spec the right crate.

§ 01 / USE CASE

Export & ISPM-15

Shipping plastic-packed product through export channels or overseas? ISPM-15 compliant by design — no heat-treatment certification, no fumigation, no inspection holds. Plastic crates ship the same as your product, every time.

ISPM-15 NO HEAT TREATMENT EXPORT-READY CUSTOMS-READY
§ 02 / USE CASE

Closed-Loop Returnable

Pool-grade closed-loop systems where crates come back. 4:1 collapse ratio cuts return-trip freight cost by 75%. Lot-traceable IDs let you track pool integrity across plants.

4:1 FOLD POOL-GRADE LOT TRACEABLE 75% FREIGHT CUT
§ 03 / USE CASE

Cold Chain & F&B

Vented configurations for produce and protein. FDA-grade resin available across the line. Temperature-rated −20 °C to +60 °C with no structural change. Dish-washer safe for pool reuse.

VENTED −20 °C TO +60 °C FDA-GRADE WASH-SAFE
§ 04 / USE CASE

Wood Crate Replacement

Replacing wood crates with plastic. Substantially lower TCO at 4+ turns/year, no splintering, no moisture absorption, no fumigation, no replacements every 30 trips. Specific TCO models built per customer profile.

LOWER TCO NO SPLINTERS NO FUMIGATION 100+ TRIPS
WANT A TCO MODEL VS YOUR CURRENT WOOD CRATE PROGRAM?
We'll build one with your inputs under NDA.
Book a Consult
§ 05 / COMPLIANCE / STANDARDS WALL

Stamped. Certified.
Shipped.

PTM crates are engineered to meet U.S. and international shipping standards. Compliance documentation included with every shipment.

Standard
Standard Bulk
Collapsible
Vented
Drop-Door
ISPM-15
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
ISO 6780
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
ASTM D1185
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
FDA-Grade Resin
Optional
Optional
Standard
Optional
Cold Chain (−20 °C)
Optional
Optional
Standard
Optional
DIMENSIONAL TOLERANCE
±0.5 MM ACROSS ALL CONFIGURATIONS
ISPM-15 STAMPING
STANDARD ON ALL EXPORT-DESIGNATED CRATES
LOT TRACEABILITY
EVERY UNIT · RAW RESIN BATCH TO SHIP DATE
WALL THICKNESS
5–8 MM TYPICAL · CUSTOMIZABLE ON REQUEST
Download Compliance Package
§ 06 / ENGAGE / NEXT STEP

Three ways to take
the next step.

Whether you're sourcing replacements, scoping a new returnable program, or shipping export for the first time — there's a path that matches. An engineer responds inside four business hours (US ET · 9AM–6PM).

§ 01 / FAST

Request a quote

Tell us configuration + quantity + ship-to. Firm price, lead time, and freight estimate inside one business day. No engineering call needed.

Response
< 1 BD
Best for
Standard SKUs
Get a Quote
§ 02 / DEEPER

Talk to an engineer

Bring CAD, custom dimensions, or details about your closed-loop program. We'll spec the right configuration and run a TCO model against your current crate program.

Format
45-min call
Outputs
DFM + TCO
Book a Call
§ 03 / TRIAL

Order a sample crate

One crate of any configuration, shipped to your dock for hands-on evaluation. Stack it, fold it, run it through your line. Credited against your first 100-crate order.

Cost
Credited
Quantity
1 crate
Order a Sample
ISO 9001 · CERTIFIED ISPM-15 · STANDARD ASTM D1185 · VERIFIED FDA-GRADE RESIN AVAILABLE AI-VISION QA · 99.94%
CONTINENTAL SHIPPING
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