RL-KLT CRATES

RL-KLT Plastic Crates

RL-KLT plastic crates are small load carriers used for industrial storage, transport and production line feeding, particularly in automotive manufacturing and supplier operations. Their flat, smooth base design supports manual handling and use in compatible automated handling systems.

Versions with drainage holes help discharge liquids that collect inside the crate after washing or production processes. The availability and positioning of drainage holes should be checked against the selected product’s technical specifications.

What Does RL-KLT Mean?

KLT is an abbreviation of the German word “Kleinladungsträger”, meaning “small load carrier” in English. RL-KLT refers to the “Redesign-Light” small load carrier series.

The KLT system defined under VDA 4500 was developed to support organised material flow between automotive manufacturers and suppliers. The RL-KLT series differs from the R-KLT series through its flat base design. VDA compliance and technical capacity should be assessed using the documentation for the selected model.

Features of RL-KLT Crates

• Flat, smooth base

• PPC — polypropylene copolymer body

• Stackable design

• Hand grips for easier manual handling

• Smooth internal surfaces for easier cleaning

• Reusable construction

• Suitability for automated handling processes with compatible equipment

• Drainage holes, labelling areas and lid compatibility, depending on the model

• ESD options for electrostatically sensitive products

Applications

RL-KLT crates can be used to organise, store and transport small automotive parts, fasteners and assembly components. For applications where crate weight and usable volume are important, selection should take account of the contents’ total weight and the crate’s load capacity.

In automotive manufacturing and supplier operations, they support the transport of parts from suppliers to production facilities and their delivery to assembly areas. In manufacturing facilities, they help organise components according to process sequence, while in spare parts warehouses, they allow products to be separated by type, size or stock code.

In logistics and distribution centres, they can be used for order preparation, product grouping and transfers between facilities. For storing and transporting electronic components, ESD RL-KLT crates with the required electrical protection properties should be selected.

Use in Automation Systems

RL-KLT crates can be incorporated into material flows within automation systems with compatible dimensions and equipment. Depending on the selected model’s design, they can be considered for:

• Crate transport on conveyor lines

• Automated storage and retrieval systems

• Lifting and positioning with mechanical grippers

• Automated removal of parts from crates

• Component supply to production and assembly lines

• Empty crate handling on collection and return lines

The compatibility of lifting slots, gripping surfaces and channels with handling equipment should be checked for each model. System suitability should be assessed by considering the crate’s external dimensions, base design and loaded weight alongside the equipment’s operating method.

Stacking and Pallet Layout

Stackable RL-KLT crates help keep storage and dispatch areas organised. Their modular dimensions allow layouts to be planned on 800 × 1200 mm and 1000 × 1200 mm pallets.

When combining crates of different sizes, check the compatibility of their footprints and stacking surfaces, as well as load distribution. Permissible stacking loads and carrying capacities should be determined using the relevant product’s technical specifications.

Cleaning, Reuse and Accessories

Smooth internal surfaces make the crates easier to clean. Versions with drainage holes help remove liquids after cleaning. Cleaning methods and chemicals should be selected to suit the crate’s material properties.

Their reusable construction supports multiple transport cycles between manufacturers, warehouses and suppliers. At the end of their service life, crates can be directed to recycling processes appropriate to their material type and contamination level.

Label and barcode areas help identify crate contents and support stock tracking. Compatibility with lids, internal dividers and other accessories should be assessed according to the selected model and the requirements of the parts being handled.

Explore RL-KLT plastic crates suited to your needs and contact Hipaş for dimensions, load capacities, automation compatibility and a quotation.