Folding Egg Transport Crate 65 x 34 cm

Product Overview

The folding version of the white egg transport crate is shown here in its collapsed, flat state. The image prints the model weight at 2501 g, labels it as the folding version, and marks the footprint at 65 cm long and 34 cm wide. In this folded position the whole basket lies almost flat, which is the whole point of the design: on the return trip from the customer, empty folding crates take only a fraction of the space a rigid basket would need.

When opened, the crate forms the same rectangular egg basket used on layer farms, and it accepts standard egg trays in the divided interior. The folding side walls hinge down and lock open during loading, so the working capacity stays the same as the rigid white crate while the return logistics cost drops sharply.

Key Features and Benefits

• Folds flat for return trips - collapsed storage means many empty crates stack in the space of one, cutting backhaul freight cost.
• 65 x 34 cm footprint - the base footprint matches the rigid white crate, so trolleys and truck racks stay interchangeable.
• 2501 g light body - the same light weight as the rigid version, easy to lift and open by one operator.
• Hinged side walls - the walls fold down and lock open, giving the working strength of a rigid basket at collection time.
• Mesh wall pattern - ventilated sides keep air moving around the eggs and make the loaded layer visible from the aisle.
• Space-saving storage - folded crates stand in a rack or lean against a wall between seasons, freeing floor space in the packing shed.

Technical Specifications

• Product name: Folding white egg transport crate
• Footprint: 65 cm long x 34 cm wide
• Crate weight: 2501 g
• Version: folding version, shown collapsed flat
• Structure: hinged mesh side walls, reinforced rim and base
• Material: food-contact plastic, white finish
• Use: egg tray transport for layer farms and collection centers

Materials and Quality

The folding crate uses the same food-contact plastic as the rigid white basket, with hinge points reinforced where the side walls pivot. The mesh wall pattern keeps the basket light and ventilated, while the rim and base stay solid so the load sits flat on a pallet. Because the hinges open and close every collection day, the pivot area is molded thicker than the rest of the wall, which is where ordinary folding crates usually wear first.

Before shipment, each folding crate is opened and closed several times to check that the walls lock open firmly and lie flat when collapsed. A hinge that will not stay locked during loading is removed from the batch, because a wall dropping open mid-transport can spill a whole layer of eggs.

How to Use and Maintain

Open the crate and push each side wall until the lock clicks into the upright position, then load egg trays into the divided interior as with the rigid basket. After unloading eggs, wash the mesh walls and base, let the crate dry, then release the locks and fold the walls flat. Stack folded crates under cover in a dry corner. When you open a crate again, confirm every side wall has locked upright before loading eggs on top. A wall that sits half-open can let a tray slide sideways during the drive, so this quick check takes only a second and prevents a messy loss.

Applications

This folding crate suits farms and distributors that send eggs out but must bring empty baskets back. Urban egg collection points use it because returning trucks do not carry empty air in bulky rigid crates, and seasonal farms fold the whole fleet away after peak production. Exporters also prefer folding crates because empty return containers cost less, which makes the rental or loan model workable between producer and packing station.

Importers can stock the folding version as a premium space-saving option alongside the rigid mesh and frame crates. Customers running tight on warehouse floor space often switch to folding crates over time, so the product has steady repeat demand as farms expand. The folded flat state also survives container shipping well, because nested crates shift very little on the pallet during ocean transit.

Why Choose Hebei Yilu Shunfeng Breeding Equipment

Hebei Yilu Shunfeng Breeding Equipment Co., Ltd. specializes in poultry feeding, drinking and transport equipment for farmers and distributors worldwide. Every product is checked before shipment to ensure consistent quality, and orders are packed with export-grade packaging to protect the goods during transport. Our sales team can provide specification sheets, packing details and shipping advice for any order size. If you need more information about this crate, packaging options or mixed container loads, please contact us.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: How flat does it fold?

The photo shows the collapsed state: hinged walls lie down around the 65 x 34 cm base, so the whole stack of folded crates takes a small fraction of the assembled height.

Q2: Does the folding version carry the same load as the rigid one?

When the walls are locked upright, the crate forms the same rectangular basket and takes standard egg trays the same way. The difference appears only on the empty return trip.

Q3: Can the hinges break from repeated folding?

The pivot area is reinforced and tested by opening and closing before shipment. With normal use and kept out of frozen weather, the hinges last through many collection seasons.

Q4: Which egg trays fit inside?

The folding crate takes the same 30 x 30 cm plastic egg trays as our other egg crates. Order crates and trays together and we will confirm the combination before packing, so the first load arrives ready to stack on the truck.