 Big Box
Big Box fixed-wall pallet containers are a smart capital
investment with a return on their initial investment many
times over because of their durability and ease to use. Engineered by Arca Systems, a leader in plastic pallet containers,
they offer many advantages over wood, metal, corrugated or
conventional products. Unmatched Structural Integrity
You can rely on Big Box containers to outlast the alternatives. Even after years of use, they will not warp, erode, splinter or rust. Structural Foam Injected
Big Box containers are structural-foam injected of high-density polyethylene. Besides being easy to clean, this material offers excellent structural properties, requires no surface treatment and is one of the most recyclable forms of plastic. Outstanding Ease Of Use
You can easily and safely load Big Box containers on a forklift or pallet jack and efficiently store them in self-supporting stacks, with or without lids. The Benefits Of Reuse And Recycling
You save the disposal costs of expendable packaging, plus we give you a trade-in credit for the plastic when you decide to replace your Big Box containers. FDA Approved For Cleanliness
You can clean Big Box containers over and over again without degradation.
Smooth inner surfaces rinse off easily and do not decay or trap dirt. Solid Construction
The Big Box solid construction is watertight and perfect for holding pellets, powders and liquids. Ideal Footprint Designs
Big Box containers are available in two standard footprints; 48 x 44 and 42 x 29 inches, which is ideal for applications in many industries. These containers are used in material handling, storage and shipping, for everything from small parts to large finished goods. They are a natural for agriculture, fisheries and food processing. They are so versatile that they have been customized for an ocean-spill emergency team. Superior Design
The strength of every Big Box container comes from Arca Systems¹ design approach, with careful analysis of loads and stresses. Arca Systems was one of the first in the industry to treat plastic as a structural material in its own right. Outstanding Features
The Big Box container offers many excellent features. The drain plug option to empty contents of facilitate cleaning; beveled forkstraps for smooth rapid handling; lid options to provide watertight packaging; colors and identification plaques for easy identification; coved reinforced corners for extreme durability under rough handling conditions. The Big Box container is one of many material handling solutions
form Arca Systems, a world leader in container systems. Backed by one of the strongest warranties in the industry,
all Arca Systems products are designed with the customer in
mind.
Features & Benefits
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Feature |
Benefit
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Covered Reinforced Corners |
• provides strong reinforcement
• eliminates sharp angles that trap dirt and debris
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Drain Plug Option |
• allows easier means of emptying contents
• facilitates easier washing and rinsing
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Beveled Forkstraps |
• smoother and more rapid handling
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Durable Sidewalls |
• optimized sidewall design yields a lower tare weight,
rigidity and improved load transfer to the corners
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Easy Fork Entry |
• the Big Box 4844 incorporates a 4-way forklift entry
• compatible with domestic pallet jacks
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Optional Identification Plaques |
• ease of identification
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Two Standard Footprint Sizes |
• meets a wide variety of applications
• both footprints are ideal for pellets, powders, liquids,
and food industry applications
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Positive Stacking Interlocks |
• positive base to top interlock allows self supporting
stacks, with or without lids
• containers do not require expensive racking systems,
minimizes space requirements
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Lid Options |
• structural foam lids further protect contents
• optional O-ring seal (PC4844) provides a watertight
cover
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FDA Approved Materials |
• ideal for food applications
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Structural-Foam injected |
• easy to clean surfaces
• smooth inner surfaces rinse off easily and do not
decay or trap dirt
• requires no surface treatment
• one of the most recyclable forms of plastic
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Multiple Colours Available |
• containers can be produced to meet individual colour
requirements
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Seamless Construction |
• can be used for liquid applications
• one-piece molded for greater strength and durability
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Recyclable |
• high density polyethylene (HDPE) product -- totally
recyclable
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Big Box Specifications
|
PC4229 |
PC4844 |
| Tare Weight |
70.4 (lb) |
31.9 (kg) |
95.0 (lb) |
43.1 (kg) |
| Outside Dimensions |
in |
mm |
in |
mm |
| Length |
41.6 |
1057 |
47.9 |
1217 |
| Width |
28.8 |
732 |
43.8 |
1113 |
| Height |
27.8 |
706 |
29.2 |
742 |
| Inside Dimenstions |
in |
mm |
in |
mm |
| Length |
39.4 |
1001 |
45.6 |
1158 |
| Width |
26.6 |
676 |
42.0 |
1067 |
| Height |
22.7 |
577 |
23.9 |
607 |
| Max. Loaded Stack |
| Static |
6 high |
6 high |
| Dynamic |
4 high |
3 high |
| Volume |
ft3 |
m3 |
ft3 |
m3 |
| External |
19.3 |
0.5 |
35.5 |
1.0 |
| Internal |
13.8 |
0.4 |
26.5 |
0.8 |
| Aprox. Return Ratio |
1:1 |
1.5:1 (nested) |
Big Box Lid Specifications
| |
LS422904
|
LS484403
|
LS484404
|
| Tare Weight |
15.3 (lb)
|
6.9 (kg)
|
20.9 (lb)
|
9.5 (kg)
|
26.6 (lb)
|
12.1 (kg)
|
| Outside Dimensions |
in
|
mm
|
in
|
mm
|
in
|
mm
|
| Length |
42.5
|
1080
|
48.9
|
1242
|
48.4
|
1229
|
| Width |
29.7
|
754
|
44.8
|
1138
|
44.5
|
1130
|
| Height |
3.2
|
81
|
2.8
|
71
|
4.0
|
102
|
| Inside Dimensions |
in
|
mm
|
in
|
mm
|
in
|
mm
|
| Length |
42.0
|
1067
|
48.6
|
1234
|
47.9
|
1217
|
| Width |
29.1
|
739
|
44.5
|
1130
|
44.0
|
1118
|
| Height |
2.8
|
71
|
1.7
|
43
|
2.8
|
71
|
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