Moving Crate for Files, 640 x 440 x 310 mm

70 L plastic moving crate for files, storage and transport

Office moves and internal relocations run more smoothly when files, books and workplace materials go into crates that hold their shape and store efficiently after use. This 70 L plastic moving crate is built for repeated handling. Its sturdy body provides a practical way to pack, carry, store and move heavy contents without relying on a new cardboard box for every job.

Dimensions and product details

• Capacity: 70 L
• External dimensions: 640 x 440 x 310 mm
• Internal dimensions: 600 x 400 x 300 mm
• Colour: grey
• Metal bale arms for stacking and nesting

How the metal bale arms work

The defining feature is the pair of metal swing handles, also known in industrial packaging as bale arms. Their position changes how the crates fit together.

• For loaded stacking, fold the metal bale arms inward. The upper crate rests on the arms instead of dropping into the crate below, so the stack does not press directly on the contents.
• For empty storage, fold the bale arms outward. Crates in the same orientation can then nest inside one another, reducing the floor and vehicle space used by empty containers.

As a bale arm crate, the product works at both ends of a transport cycle. Loaded crates can be stacked for organised storage and movement. Once they have been unloaded, the empty crates can be nested for the return trip or kept compactly until the next job.

Stacking without pressing the contents

When crates are stacked on the inward-facing arms, the weight of the upper plastic moving crate is carried by the metal supports. This matters when the crate contains lever arch files, books or items that should not have another crate placed directly on top of them. Each filled crate keeps its own usable internal space.

When the crates are empty, space becomes the main issue. A large 70 L moving crate is useful when full, but a row of empty crates can consume valuable room. Nesting allows removal teams, warehouses and offices to store the same number of containers in a smaller footprint. It also makes the plastic stack and nest crate practical on repeated routes where empty containers need to come back.

A reusable alternative to cardboard moving boxes

Plastic and cardboard behave differently when they are used again and again. This plastic moving crate does not need to be assembled, taped or flattened between uses. Its rigid structure is intended to stay firm with demanding loads, including books. It can be cleaned with water and detergent, then put back into circulation.

Moisture is another practical difference. A plastic crate does not soften simply because it has been placed on a damp surface. That can be important during moves, loading work or temporary storage where the floor is not completely dry. The crate itself tolerates moisture, but the open top should be considered when the contents require protection.

Repeated use and a long service life reduce the need to replace a container after a single move. The plastic raw material can also be recycled. For organisations that reuse containers, this makes the reusable plastic crate a durable alternative to disposable packaging.

Where the 70 L file crate is useful

• Office, archive and museum moves
• Transporting lever arch files, books and workplace materials
• Recurring goods transfers within a company
• Distribution deliveries and return transport
• Short-term and long-term storage
• Warehouse use where loaded crates are stacked and empty crates are nested

Two size options for different loads

Two versions are available:

• 70 L moving and file crate: 640 x 440 x 310 mm external dimensions, 600 x 400 x 300 mm internal dimensions, metal bale arms and space for lever arch files.
• 52 L utility and moving crate: 600 x 400 x 300 mm external dimensions and 540 x 340 x 285 mm internal dimensions.