{"product_id":"collapsible-wire-containers","title":"Collapsible Wire Containers – Wire Mesh, Stackable Industrial Baskets","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"h5\"\u003eHeavy-duty collapsible wire mesh containers, forklift ready\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSave warehouse space with Dwixt stackable wire containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e These industrial wire baskets carry 4,000 lb, stack 4 high when loaded, and fold down to 8″ when empty – so the bins that move bulk parts, returns and work-in-progress all week store 17 high in a single pallet rack bay when you are done with them. Built for bulk material handling, warehouse organization and pallet rack systems, they replace cardboard gaylords and wooden crates anywhere a load needs to be visible, forkliftable, and reused hundreds of times.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso called wire mesh bulk containers, folding wire baskets, collapsible steel bins, wire crates or mesh stillages – if you have been searching under any of those names, this is the product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"h5\"\u003eFour collapsible wire container sizes, one construction\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll four share the same build: 2″ × 2″ mesh in heavy 2-gauge wire (the Small uses a tighter ½″ × ½″ 11-gauge mesh for small parts), robotically welded for consistent strength, electrogalvanized for long-lasting corrosion resistance. The only decision is footprint and height.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"scrollable-table\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"font-size:14px; white-space:nowrap\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:8px\"\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:8px\"\u003eOutside\u003cbr\u003eL × W × H\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:8px\"\u003eInside\u003cbr\u003eL × W × H\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:8px\"\u003eVolume\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:8px\"\u003eCapacity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:8px\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px\"\u003eSmall\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px\"\u003e32″ × 20″ × 22.5″\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px\"\u003e31″ × 19″ × 16.5″\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px\"\u003e5.6 cu ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px\"\u003e4,000 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px\"\u003e55 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px\"\u003eMedium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px\"\u003e40″ × 32″ × 34.5″\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px\"\u003e38″ × 30″ × 28.5″\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px\"\u003e18.8 cu ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px\"\u003e4,000 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px\"\u003e120 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px\"\u003eLarge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px\"\u003e48″ × 40″ × 36.5″\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px\"\u003e46″ × 38″ × 30.5″\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px\"\u003e30.9 cu ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px\"\u003e4,000 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px\"\u003e153 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px\"\u003eXL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px\"\u003e48″ × 40″ × 42.5″\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px\"\u003e46″ × 38″ × 36.5″\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px\"\u003e36.9 cu ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px\"\u003e4,000 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px\"\u003e167 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot sure which size?\u003c\/strong\u003e Choose the Large. It is the 48x40 (48″ × 40″) footprint every forklift, pallet jack, rack bay and trailer is built around, and it is the size our customers reorder most. Go XL only if what you are moving is bulky rather than heavy – the extra six inches adds volume, not capacity. The Small takes half a pallet position and suits hardware, cores and small parts; the Medium fits between a tote and a pallet for tight aisles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"h5\"\u003e4,000 lb capacity, stacks 4 high loaded\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach wire container is rated for 4,000 lb, on every size. Four-way forklift entry means the forks go in from any side, so a loaded container lifts and places in a pallet rack like a pallet does. The Large and XL fit a standard 48x40 rack bay. Loaded containers stack 4 high on the floor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"h5\"\u003eFolds flat to 8″ for storage and return freight\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEmpty, the walls fold down onto the base and the container stands about 8″ tall. Collapsed wire containers stack 17 high, which cuts the floor space they take up by roughly three quarters and does the same to return freight when you ship empties back from a customer or a second plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"h5\"\u003eBuilt for daily use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHalf-drop gate on the long side – ergonomic loading and picking without reaching over the wall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFour-way forklift and pallet jack entry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElectrogalvanized finish – corrosion resistance indoors and out\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRobotically welded construction – every joint the same\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeavy-duty 2″ × 2″ mesh, 2-gauge wire (Small: ½″ × ½″, 11-gauge)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"h5\"\u003eWire containers with casters\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose \u003cstrong\u003e4″ Poly Casters\u003c\/strong\u003e in the options above to move a loaded container by hand between workstations, pack lines and staging areas – no forklift needed for short moves. Every size is available with or without casters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"h5\"\u003eVolume pricing on 10 or more\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrder 10 or more of the same size and the per-unit price drops automatically in your cart – no code, no quote request. The volume price for each size is shown beside the quantity box above. Need a full truckload, a custom size, or a delivered price to a specific dock? \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e and we will quote it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"h5\"\u003eDividers, lids and other accessories\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTurn a container into a picking station, a shipping unit, or a stackable closed bin: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/wire-mesh-container-dividers\"\u003edrop-in dividers\u003c\/a\u003e split one container into sorted bays, and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/wire-mesh-container-lids\"\u003estackable lids\u003c\/a\u003e close the top so containers can be sealed and stacked. Full drop gates, label holders and custom sizes are available on request. Browse the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/wire-containers-baskets\"\u003ewire container range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShips from stock.\u003c\/strong\u003e Order today for fast delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"h5\"\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/FAQPage\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong itemprop=\"name\"\u003eHow much weight can a collapsible wire mesh container hold?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\n\u003cp itemprop=\"text\"\u003eAll four sizes (Small, Medium, Large, and XL) are rated for 4,000 lb. The robotically welded steel construction and heavy-duty wire mesh allow safe stacking up to 4 containers high when fully loaded.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong itemprop=\"name\"\u003eHow flat do the containers fold when collapsed?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\n\u003cp itemprop=\"text\"\u003eAll sizes collapse to approximately 8 inches tall. Collapsed containers stack up to 17 high, which drastically reduces storage footprint and return shipping costs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong itemprop=\"name\"\u003eAre these wire containers forklift compatible?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\n\u003cp itemprop=\"text\"\u003eYes. Every container has four-way forklift entry and works with standard forklifts and pallet jacks. The Large and XL sizes fit standard 48 × 40 pallet rack bays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong itemprop=\"name\"\u003eWhat sizes of collapsible wire containers are available?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\n\u003cp itemprop=\"text\"\u003eFour sizes: Small (32 × 20 × 22.5 in), Medium (40 × 32 × 34.5 in), Large (48 × 40 × 36.5 in), and XL (48 × 40 × 42.5 in). All sizes are available with or without 4-inch poly casters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong itemprop=\"name\"\u003eWhat is the difference between a collapsible and a rigid wire container?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\n\u003cp itemprop=\"text\"\u003eA rigid wire container has fixed welded walls and takes up its full height whether it is loaded or empty. A collapsible wire container folds to about 8 inches when empty, so empties store 17 high and ship back at a fraction of the freight. If your containers stay full in one place, rigid works; if they cycle between sites, go back to suppliers, or sit empty for part of the year, collapsible pays for itself in storage space and return freight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong itemprop=\"name\"\u003eHow long do wire mesh containers last?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\n\u003cp itemprop=\"text\"\u003eWith an electrogalvanized finish and robotically welded steel construction, wire mesh containers typically last 10–12 years in industrial use, far outlasting cardboard gaylords or wooden crates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong itemprop=\"name\"\u003eDo you offer bulk pricing on wire containers?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\n\u003cp itemprop=\"text\"\u003eYes. Order 10 or more of the same size and the volume price applies automatically in your cart. For truckload quantities or a delivered price to your dock, contact us for a quote.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Dwixt","offers":[{"title":"SM - 32\"L x 20\"W x 22.5\"H \/ No Casters","offer_id":49939365200158,"sku":"WMC-SMALL-NC","price":116.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"SM - 32\"L x 20\"W x 22.5\"H \/ 4\" Poly Casters","offer_id":49939365232926,"sku":"WMC-SMALL-WC","price":211.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"MD - 40\"L x 32\"W x 34.5\"H \/ No Casters","offer_id":49939365265694,"sku":"WMC-MEDIUM-NC","price":173.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"MD - 40\"L x 32\"W x 34.5\"H \/ 4\" Poly Casters","offer_id":49939365298462,"sku":"WMC-MEDIUM-WC","price":268.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"LG - 48\"L x 40\"W x 36.5\"H \/ No Casters","offer_id":49939365331230,"sku":"WMC-LARGE-NC","price":208.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"LG - 48\"L x 40\"W x 36.5\"H \/ 4\" Poly Casters","offer_id":49939365363998,"sku":"WMC-LARGE-WC","price":303.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"XL - 48\"L x 40\"W x 42.5\"H \/ No Casters","offer_id":49939365396766,"sku":"WMC-EXTRALARGE-NC","price":218.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"XL - 48\"L x 40\"W x 42.5\"H \/ 4\" Poly Casters","offer_id":49939365429534,"sku":"WMC-EXTRALARGE-WC","price":313.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0814\/9031\/3502\/files\/XL-nocaster_bb3535ee-59cc-4e60-8f7e-baeed8908bff.png?v=1765490381","url":"https:\/\/dwixt.com\/products\/collapsible-wire-containers","provider":"Dwixt","version":"1.0","type":"link"}