EPS box for catering and wholesale
For an EPS box for catering and wholesale, the product description names the 10 liter as the best-selling format in daily cold shipping, and the 30 and 45 liter for larger batches, with a 50 mm wall. Below you can see what the product description says for each size, with the EPS box for catering in all sizes.
Own production, lid and uses
Every EPS box from us is supplied including a matching lid, from our own production since 1972 and straight from stock. A separate lid is available on request only.
The product descriptions mention meat, fish, vegetables, dairy, delicatessen and meals as uses. Butchers and fish wholesalers have used EPS shipping boxes for decades.
EPS box for wholesale: sizes for larger batches
The larger sizes are intended for an EPS box for wholesale. The product description names the 30 liter as the choice for wholesale and export: larger batches of fish or meat, several orders bundled, or pharmaceutical shipments. The 45 liter is used as a large styrofoam cooler for bulk shipping and fish auctions. For large-scale chilled transport there is a 173 liter insulated shipping box.
| Volume | Outer dimensions (mm) | Inner dimensions (mm) | Wall | Per pallet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 liter | 400 x 300 x 200 | 330 x 230 x 140 | 35 mm | 100 |
| 12 liter | 400 x 300 x 155 | 365 x 260 x 125 | 20 mm | 160 |
| 30 liter | 600 x 400 x 300 | 500 x 300 x 200 | 50 mm | 35 |
| 34 liter | 600 x 400 x 205 | 540 x 340 x 165 | 30 mm | 60 |
| 42 liter | 600 x 400 x 270 | 550 x 350 x 220 | 25 mm | 45 |
| 45 liter | 600 x 400 x 400 | 500 x 300 x 300 | 50 mm | 25 |
| 57 liter | 605 x 405 x 350 | 545 x 345 x 300 | 30 mm | 30 |
| 173 liter | 800 x 600 x 650 | 680 x 480 x 530 | 60 mm | 6 |
The 600 x 400 mm base is a full Euro size, so the 30 liter stacks with four boxes per pallet layer without loss.
Foam cooler for catering: by the piece or by the pallet
You can order a foam cooler for catering in many sizes by the piece or by the full pallet. You will find all quantities per size in Buying an EPS box: which size and how many per pallet.
The description calls the 10 liter the best-selling format in daily cold shipping. Pharmacies, labs and online shops order the 4.7 liter by the pallet because consumption is high and constant.
Drain holes, master carton and what comes with it
For fish you often choose a version with drain holes, so meltwater runs off. Without drain holes are, among others, the 34 liter and the 22 liter of 600 x 400 x 185 mm. For the 5, 12, 19 and 25 liter you choose between the two yourself. For extra protection and stability during transport and storage, a matching cardboard master carton is available for most standard sizes, such as the 10, 30 and 45 liter.
Coolant and packing in practice
An EPS box works best together with cooling elements. Gel packs on top of the product keep the temperature stable, depending on the wall thickness. Fill the box tightly, because empty space is the enemy. For most parcel shipments, a thick-walled EPS box with two gel packs is more than enough according to our product information, but that depends on the outside temperature and the travel time.
- Place gel ice packs on top of the product.
- For the 45 liter, according to the description, there is room for enough coolant next to the product, for example cooling elements.
- For shipments longer than a day, choose a thick-walled version (30 mm or more).
- Fill the box as full as possible, so that as little air as possible remains.
For whole pallets that you ship, insulated pallet covers are often a better solution than separate boxes. See our insulated pallet covers for that.
Frequently asked questions about an EPS box for catering and wholesale
Which size is the most practical for daily orders?
The 10 liter of 400 x 300 x 200 mm. According to the description, it falls within the usual parcel dimensions of the carriers and suits a complete order.
Can I buy wholesale styrofoam shipping boxes by the pallet?
Yes. Many sizes are available by the full pallet, such as 100 pieces of the 10 liter or 35 pieces of the 30 liter. You order smaller quantities by the piece.
What if no standard size fits?
If no standard size fits, we have a large number of existing molds. Request a quote.
See the full range of wholesale foam shipping box and catering sizes from our own production since 1972, available straight from stock. If you are looking for a different size, get in touch with us.
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