Everything a commercial broiler integrator needs to know about specifying PP chicken transport crates.
Get a Quote from Elipacko →| Spec | Standard Broiler | Heavy Broiler |
|---|---|---|
| Live weight | 4–6 lbs | 7–10 lbs |
| Birds/crate | 6–10 | 4–6 |
| Crate size | 600×400×280mm | 700×500×320mm |
| Vent % | 20–25% | 20–25% |
| Stack height | 4–6 loaded | 4 loaded |
Standard broiler crates at 600×400×280mm are the most common size in US commercial live haul operations. They handle 4–6 lb birds at 6–10 per crate with adequate airflow for all-season transport. Heavy broiler configurations add wall area and reduce birds per crate to maintain welfare specifications under the greater per-bird weight.
4–6 stack height loaded is standard for commercial live haul. The stacking locators on Elipacko poultry crates engage the rim of the unit below, preventing lateral shift on the truck. Exact safe stack height depends on vehicle suspension and bird weight — higher stack = more total load on bottom crate.
APHIS biosecurity: Sanitize poultry crates at the processing plant before returning to farm. Plant-side wash prevents cross-contamination in the reverse direction.
600×400×280mm for 4–6 lb birds at 6–10 per crate. Standard size for most US commercial integrators.
25–35% for maximum airflow in hot-weather live haul. Standard crates are 20–25% — add custom high-vent pattern for summer season.
Hot pressure wash (140–160°F) with approved disinfectant (QAC or PAA), final rinse, air dry. PP achieves full avian pathogen log-reduction with this protocol.
No. PP corrugated is exempt from ISPM-15.
One 40HQ container from Elipacko.
Polypropylene corrugated poultry boxes represent the most significant upgrade available to procurement teams still running single-use cardboard. The material is waterproof, structurally consistent, forklift-compatible, and designed for 50-100 reuse cycles. For industries in poultry processing, meat packing, food distribution, the switch from cardboard to PP corrugated typically pays for itself within one production season.
This guide covers everything buyers need to know about sourcing, specifying, and getting maximum value from poultry boxes: material specs, industry applications, import duty considerations, and how to evaluate suppliers in a market full of resellers moving low-quality imports.
The comparison between PP corrugated and cardboard isn't close in any environment where moisture, temperature variation, repeated use, or forklift handling is involved. Here's the breakdown:
| Property | PP Corrugated | Cardboard |
|---|---|---|
| Water resistance | 100% waterproof | Fails rapidly |
| Reuse cycles | 50-100 | 1 |
| Forklift compatible | Yes (designed for it) | Limited, degrades fast |
| Cleanable | Fully washable | No |
| Food-grade options | FDA 21 CFR compliant | Limited |
| ISPM-15 required | No | No (but wood components do) |