Agricultural storage containers are a reliable asset for farmers, logistics companies, and others involved in any farming operation. These containers can be designed for specific applications to improve harvest protection, organization, and transportation all in single container.
GAIM Plastics dives deep into the importance of agricultural storage containers and their role in improving operations.
Protecting Harvest Quality
When crops are harvested, that separation between where they’re grown and where they reside matters greatly. Going from a field to an industrial setting introduces numerous types of potential contaminants, and if not properly placed and protected, a crop could be ruined.
Agricultural storage containers provide that protection for harvest quality through multiple avenues, starting with reduced handling damage. Rigid bins or crates help contain produce during logistics and use the same containers through compatible stages of the harvest process eliminate transfers that can damage the crop.
If harvest bins are vented, it allows air to move through the load and supports cooling. This is useful when the crop and storage processes require ventilation. Agricultural storage containers also serve as a barrier in keeping harvested crops dry when necessary. When properly sealed, they can limit pest access and outside moisture exposure.
Additionally, sanitation improvements are achievable as well. When containers are thoroughly cleaned and dried, the risk of potentially dangerous organisms being spread are reduced. However, it’s critical to keep field containers and storage containers separated to control contamination.
Where Agricultural Storage Containers an Organization in Operations Meet
Organization post-harvesting is a critical sector for the agricultural industry. And agricultural storage containers can make harvested products easier to stage, identify, and move throughout an operation.
When containers are easily stackable, it promotes the usage of vertical storage space which streamlines operations by having more open floor space throughout facilities. Workflows also improve when agricultural storage containers are used efficiently. Containers that are designed to fit field rows, carts, wash and pack areas, storage rooms, and delivery vehicles avoids awkward transfers and makes containers more useful throughout the entirety of the operation.
Improving Transportation Efficiency
Transportation and logistics in general see improvements in efficiency when agricultural storage containers are used appropriately. Fewer transfers serve as a starting point since compatible bins can carry produce from harvesting all the way through shipping. There is easier mechanical handling as well when machinery gets involved during the transportation process as bins can be designed to accommodate machinery.
Better space utilization, more efficient empty returns, and more manageable manual loads are all achievable as well with proper usage of agricultural storage containers.
Partner with GAIM Plastics for Your Agricultural Storage Containers Manufacturing Program
GAIM Plastics is the custom injection molding manufacturer that OEMs, supplier programs, and other customer sources have come to rely on. For nearly 40 years, our engineers, operators, and executives have worked tirelessly to lead the custom manufacturing programs our customers need.
Developing agricultural storage container manufacturing programs takes a full team effort. We take the time to understand the containers’ application as well as where it’s going to serve. With that information in mind, a collaborative approach to the design process occurs and when the green light on development has occurred, we transition straight into production.
GAIM Plastics is proud to say our services are 100% made in the USA and we are always looking for opportunities to keep manufacturing at home through our reshoring efforts.
Ready to start your agricultural storage containers manufacturing program? Contact GAIM Plastics today.