Cherry’s Industrial Offers You Color and Size Options
Your agricultural operation has unique needs that demand unique solutions. That’s why at Cherry’s Material Handling, we offer a wide selection of 44”L x 36”W x 23”H containers — you’ll find a wide range of sizes to meet your storage and transportation demands.
Examples of possible size options include a short-side bin measuring 48” x 40” x 31" with an interior capacity of 45”L x 36.75”W x 25.75”H and a load capacity of 1,500 lbs. You could also choose a vented bulk bin with exterior dimensions of 48” x 40” x 28" and inside dimensions of 44”L x 36”W x 23”H, as well as a load capacity of 1,320 lbs. Yet another option is an agricultural bulk bin measuring 48” x 40” x 50" on the outside and 44”L x 36”W x 44”H on the inside with a load capacity of 2,200 lbs.
You can pick from a range of colors to match your existing containers, or we can help you develop a color-coded storage, sorting and classification system. Our selection of agricultural containers is designed to allow you to construct the perfect solution for your storage needs. Color choices can include gray, white, blue and yellow. If you require a custom color, let us know, and we will do our best to accommodate you.
Providing the Agricultural Industry With Container Design Options
Our agricultural containers include both solid and vented walls, to provide for our customers’ needs. Choose between these two different design types, or order a bulk set of agricultural containers that offers a blend of vented and solid walls.
If you need agricultural containers with short-side and long-side runners, we have those too. We understand that different agricultural operations have different storage needs, which is why we strive to deliver as many options as possible.
Compliance Comes First
We know that agricultural operations like yours deal with compliance factors that are absent in many industries. That’s why we offer agricultural containers that are fully approved by the USDA and HACCP.
When you’re running a business focused on securing and serving your clients and customers, the last thing you want to spend serious time on is compliance. We make the storage and transport of your products simple by delivering well-designed, highly durable agricultural containers that are fully approved by regulatory bodies. You can focus on the things that matter most to your business when you work with Cherry’s Industrial to secure the agricultural containers you need.
Custom Agricultural Container Options Available
We offer a large selection of agricultural containers because we want you to find exactly what you require. But what happens if you don’t see a solution that works for your operation?
Don’t worry! At Cherry’s Material Handling, we offer you custom agricultural bins and containers designed to meet your exact requirements. You can reach out to one of our trained product specialists - they work with companies across industries each day. They’re constantly helping businesses achieve the storage and container solutions that will get the job done in their warehouses and other workspaces.
Applications for Our Plastic Agricultural Bins
Our bins are an excellent storage and shipping solution for a wide variety of food processing applications, especially when compared to metal or wood. They are more cost-effective and easier to handle than stainless steel, for example, which can help to reduce your company's labor expenses. Wood containers cannot match plastic when it comes to durability and ease of maintenance, and they are more susceptible to bacteria and splinters that can contaminate food.
You can use our agricultural plastic containers as a way to preserve and store crops immediately after harvesting and keep them fresh as they await shipping. Produce distribution operations can make use of the containers to organize perishable items within a warehousing facility by taking advantage of the color-coding capabilities. Retail stores and farmers' markets can use the bins to safeguard their produce or meat items to ensure they can offer fresh, wholesome products to their customers and minimize the risk of contamination or spoilage.
Our Agricultural Bins Comply With All Relevant FDA and HAACP Regulations
Ensuring the safety of the food we consume is of the utmost importance. Companies that fail to comply with today's increasingly stringent FDA and HAACP regulations could incur substantial legal and financial penalties. Using plastic agricultural bins from Cherry's Material Handling can help to prevent potentially costly regulatory violations.
For example, they meet the FDA requirements regarding the prevention of adulteration. You will have the peace of mind of knowing that you are doing everything possible to keep your business in compliance and your customers safe from harm.
Sanitary Bins for Agricultural Products
Here are some of the health and safety benefits of using agricultural bins for food products:
1. Microorganism Resistance
Some materials, like wood, offer environments that are conducive to bacterial and viral growth. They absorb and retain water, and this moist environment provides an ideal place for bacteria and viruses to multiply. The natural pores, crevices and splintered areas of wood also offer places for microorganisms to shelter. However, specially designed plastic agricultural bins are much less hospitable to microorganism growth.
2. Easy Cleaning and Sanitizing
One of the great advantages of agricultural bins is their ability to be easily cleaned and sanitized. Porous wood surfaces are nearly impossible to disinfect — but the smooth surfaces of plastic agricultural containers are quick and easy to sanitize either manually, with detergent or cleaners or with automated cleaning tools. This characteristic makes agricultural bins safe to use for consumer food products.
3. Reduced Risk of Disease Transmission
Gastrointestinal diseases associated with contaminated food effect 550 million people around the world every year. Luckily, effective cleaning and sanitizing of containers can help minimize this risk. If employees come to work sick, sanitizable plastic agricultural bins are less likely to become vessels of disease transmission between employees or to the public. Sanitary agricultural storage bins are also less likely to promote cross-contamination between perishable and non-perishable food products.
4. Optimized Cold Storage and Transport
If you're wondering how to transport agricultural products, plastic agricultural bins are an excellent solution. The benefits of sanitary bins for cold product storage are numerous. Our plastic agricultural bins can handle temperature ranging from -40 degrees Fahrenheit to 140 degrees Fahrenheit. Products that require cold storage and transport — such as meat and dairy products — are some of the products most susceptible to contamination. Using reliable plastic agricultural bins helps minimize that risk.
How to Clean Agricultural Storage Bins
Cleaning agricultural storage bins is speedy and efficient. Just follow these steps:
- Brush off the containers: Remove any dirt or product material still clinging to the surfaces of the bins. This material makes detergents and disinfectants less effective, so be sure to remove visible debris.
- Clean the containers: Clean your agricultural bins using soap and water or an all-purpose cleansing agent. You can also use mechanical cleaning methods, if you have them, rather than washing the bins by hand.
- Sanitize the containers: Apply disinfectant to the bins and let it sit according to the manufacturer's directions. This step helps kill any remaining microorganisms.
Why Should You Purchase Agricultural Containers From Cherry’s Material Handling?
Since 1983, Cherry’s Industrial has been offering storage bins and containers that make an organizational difference at companies across industries. We deliver a large selection because we know that options are important to you. And we offer custom solutions because we know that off-the-shelf designs aren’t always a good fit for your company.
We also offer a level of service that our competitors cannot match. Our compact, easy-to-navigate e-commerce site will save time and hassles when you're searching for the best equipment for your needs and budget. You will also have access to knowledgeable product specialists who can provide further product selection assistance. You'll know you're getting equipment that will solve 100% of your company's material handling problem.
When you need the best in agricultural storage solutions, Cherry’s Material Handling is the company you can trust for outstanding products and responsive service focused on your unique needs. We can help you create a better, more organized storage space.
Explore your agricultural container options above, or contact us today to learn more about custom solutions by calling 847-565-2229 or by filling out our online form.
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