Rigid Wire Container Sizes

Don’t let the smaller footprint fool you. This is a serious industrial container. It uses heavy steel angle construction in the corners, top rail, and bottom frame along with wire mesh sides and a 13-gauge solid corrugated steel floor. The rigid construction makes it a good choice when you need strength and visibility but don’t need the space-saving benefits of a collapsible basket. Keep in mind that the stacking targets increase the outside footprint to 36.5″ x 36.5″.

35″ x 35″ x 30″ Non-Collapsible Rigid Wire Bulk Container

The standard 35″ x 35″ rigid wire bulk container gives you the same compact footprint without the half drop gate. It has a 29.5″ overall height, 24″ usable height, 17 cubic feet of capacity, and a 4,000-lb. capacity. Containers can be stacked up to five high to help get heavy inventory off the floor and make better use of vertical warehouse space.

Without a drop gate, you have a simple four-sided rigid container with fewer moving parts. That’s not a bad thing. If you’re loading and unloading with equipment or don’t need frequent manual access to the contents, sometimes simpler is better. Heavy steel framing, wire mesh sides, and a solid corrugated steel floor provide the strength needed for industrial storage and material handling.

42″ x 42″ x 30″ Non-Collapsible Rigid Wire Bulk Container with Half Drop Gate

Moving up to the 42″ x 42″ model gives you considerably more usable volume without changing the basic design. This rigid wire container provides 24.6 cubic feet of capacity with a 29.5″ overall height and 24″ usable height. It is rated for 4,000 lbs. and can be stacked up to five high. A half drop gate on the 42″ side provides better access to stored products.

The 42″ x 42″ size is a good middle ground when 35″ square isn’t enough but you don’t need one of the larger rectangular or 48″ square containers. It has heavy steel angle corner construction, reinforced top and bottom framing, wire mesh sides, and a 12-gauge solid corrugated steel floor. Stacking targets increase the actual outside footprint to 43.5″ x 43.5″, which is important to remember when planning container spacing.

42″ x 42″ x 30″ Non-Collapsible Rigid Wire Bulk Container

The 42″ x 42″ rigid wire bulk container without a drop gate provides the same 24.6 cubic feet of storage and 4,000-lb. capacity in a fully enclosed rigid design. It is stackable five high, making it useful for high-density storage of heavy parts and bulk materials.

This is a good choice when workers don’t need regular side access to the contents. Load it, move it, stack it, unload it and put it back to work. The open wire mesh sides make inventory visible, while the solid corrugated steel floor supports heavy components that would not work well on a wire mesh bottom. Sometimes you don’t need another feature. You just need a strong container that does its job.

42″ x 48″ x 30″ Non-Collapsible Rigid Wire Bulk Container with Half Drop Gate

The 42″ x 48″ x 30″ rigid wire container with half drop gate provides a larger rectangular footprint for operations that need more capacity or need to accommodate longer parts. It provides 27.4 cubic feet of capacity, a 29.5″ overall height, 24″ usable height, and a 4,000-lb. load capacity. It can be stacked up to five high.

The half drop gate is positioned on the 48″ side, giving workers a wide access point for loading and picking. That can make a real difference when you’re dealing with heavy parts at the bottom of a loaded container. The container uses heavy steel angle framing, wire mesh sides, and a 12-gauge solid corrugated steel floor. Stacking targets bring the outside dimensions to approximately 43.5″ x 49.5″.

42″ x 48″ x 30″ Non-Collapsible Rigid Wire Bulk Container

If you like the capacity of the 42″ x 48″ footprint but don’t need a drop gate, this rigid model keeps things simple. You get 27.4 cubic feet of capacity, a 4,000-lb. load rating, and five-high stacking capability in a container built for repeated industrial use.

The rectangular footprint works well for parts and components that don’t fit efficiently into square containers. Wire mesh sides provide visibility while the 12-gauge solid corrugated steel floor handles the weight and abuse that comes with heavy industrial materials. With no gate to open, close, latch, or maintain, this model is particularly well suited for applications where containers are primarily loaded and unloaded from above.

48″ x 48″ x 30″ Non-Collapsible Rigid Wire Bulk Container with Half Drop Gate

The 48″ x 48″ x 30″ model is the largest standard rigid wire container in this group. It provides 31.3 cubic feet of storage capacity while maintaining the same 4,000-lb. load rating and five-high stacking capability. The half drop gate is positioned on the 48″ side, giving workers a large opening for accessing stored parts.

This is a big container designed for big jobs. Heavy steel angle framing supports the structure, wire mesh sides provide visibility, and a 12-gauge solid corrugated steel floor provides a durable surface for heavy components. The container itself weighs approximately 202 lbs., and the corner stacking targets increase the outside footprint to 49.5″ x 49.5″. If you’re laying out rows of these containers, that extra space matters.

48″ x 48″ x 30″ Non-Collapsible Rigid Wire Bulk Container

The 48″ x 48″ rigid wire bulk container gives you maximum standard storage volume without a drop gate. With 31.3 cubic feet of capacity, a 4,000-lb. load rating, and the ability to stack five high, it is designed for high-density storage of heavy industrial materials.

The fully rigid four-sided design makes sense for applications where parts are loaded and removed mechanically or from the top. You get fewer moving components and a large, durable container that can be moved, stacked, unloaded, and reused again and again. The wire mesh sides also let employees identify the contents without opening the container or relying entirely on labels.

Rigid Wire Container Sizes FAQ

How do I choose the right rigid wire container size?

Start with the product, not the container. Measure the parts or materials you need to store and determine their total weight. Then consider how the container will be loaded, moved, stacked, and unloaded. A 35″ x 35″ container may provide plenty of room for dense, smaller parts, while bulky or longer components may make better use of a 42″ x 48″ or 48″ x 48″ footprint. Don’t automatically buy the largest container. A bigger container filled with dense metal parts can reach its weight limit long before you run out of space.

Should I order a rigid wire container with or without a half drop gate?

If employees regularly pick parts by hand, the half drop gate is usually worth considering. It provides side access so workers don’t have to reach over the top of a 30″ tall container. If the container is primarily loaded and unloaded by crane, hoist, magnet, dumper, or other equipment, a drop gate may not be necessary. The simpler four-sided design also eliminates the gate and latch as potential maintenance points.