Klinge unveils new collapsible food storage bins

Transport refrigeration specialist Klinge Corporation has released their new collapsible storage bins for the transport and storage of perishable items.

The food storage bins, or FSBs, are made of polypropylene and are extremely durable. The FSBs have passed a multitude of MIL-STD tests including salt and corrosion, water pressure, transit drop, CL2 high temp low humidity, vibration, thermal shock, and stacking and leakage.

With a footprint of 4ft (1.2m) by 3.3ft (1m) and an internal volume of 203 gallons (770 litres), six of the FSBs fit inside a 10ft insulated container and 18 fit inside a 20ft insulated container. The FSB collapses to a height of 12in (309mm), allowing nearly three of the collapsed FSBs on a return trip to be transported in the space of one.

Sturdiness was not compromised by the collapsible design. The FSBs are so strong that six can be stacked fully loaded. Yet, each FSB only 50kg.

"The collapsible FSB is lightweight, yet very resilient," said Henrik Klinge, president of Klinge Corp.

"Having passed a number of stringent military tests, the FSB is the ideal storage and transport solution of food and other perishables on long journeys or in harsh environments."

The FSB also has foldable flaps on each side, enabling easier access to food and ergonomical loading and unloading of the FSBs, Klinge added.

The York, Pennsylvania, company will provide 1,500 of the FSBs to the Australian Defense Force. The FSBs will be used to transport food Klinge refrigerated containers to field kitchens.
(Source:www.cargonewsasia.com)