By Karolina Cielebąk
Plastic or Mesh? A Comparison of Containers!
Mesh containers and plastic containers are popular solutions in logistics and storage. Both types have their advantages; however, mesh containers offer a range of benefits that make them a more versatile and durable choice.
Advantages of Mesh Containers
- Durability and Strength
- Mesh containers are made of metal, ensuring resistance to heavy loads, impacts, and intensive use in harsh industrial conditions.
- Plastic containers are more susceptible to mechanical damage resulting from heavy use by forklift operators.
- Longevity and Repairability
- Steel mesh containers are exceptionally durable and can be repaired—damaged parts can be easily replaced, extending their lifespan.
- Plastic containers are harder to repair and often require complete replacement in case of damage.
- Eco-Friendliness and Sustainability
- Mesh containers align with circular economy principles—they are 100% recyclable and have been used for years as a solution to minimize industrial waste.
- Plastic containers, although theoretically recyclable, often end up as waste, especially when not properly sorted.
- Visibility and Hygiene
- The mesh design ensures natural air circulation, preventing moisture and mold, which is particularly important in the food and beverage industries.
- The mesh walls allow for easier identification of the container’s contents without opening it, speeding up warehouse operations.
- Mesh containers are easy to clean and can be washed manually with water and detergents.
- Safety in Transportation and Storage
- The steel frame of mesh containers provides stability and protection for products during transport, even in challenging conditions.
- Plastic containers, while lightweight, may not be as stable when stacked.
When to Choose Mesh Containers?
- Automotive Industry: For transporting and storing heavy car parts that require special protection.
- PET Preform Production and Logistics: Safe storage of delicate semi-finished products; the standard logistic packaging for the entire PET industry.
- Food and Beverage Industry: Storage and transportation of products requiring ventilation.
- Warehouse Logistics: Foldable and stackable, saving space in warehouses and during transport.
Compared to plastic containers, mesh containers are more durable, versatile, and eco-friendly. Steel mesh ensures better protection, longer lifespan, and greater value in the long term.
By choosing mesh containers, you’re investing in a solution that combines functionality with environmental responsibility. Elkom Trade offers a wide range of mesh containers tailored to various logistics needs.
