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| 44 litre plastic basket |
Well-made plastic baskets have a
huge variety of uses, but they are very commonly used in the fishing, meat,
vegetables and food processing industries. Food items such as fish, fruit and
vegetables can be conveniently moved from place to place whilst remaining
protected from harm.
Most plastic baskets have a pattern
of holes in the side so that air can reach the food, and sturdy handles are a
must for transporting large quantities of food as it can be very heavy. Baskets
come in many sizes, though a 44 litre plastic basket is commonly used within
the fishing industry. The baskets are designed to be easy to stack so as to be
easily stored when not in use.
As well as plastic fish baskets,
stacking boxes and nest stack boxes are also commonly used in the fishing
industry. These can be filled with ice before freshly caught fish are added,
helping to keep the fish fresh whilst they are sold at fishing markets. Once a
box is emptied of fish, the ice can then be disposed of and the box cleaned out
and stacked ready for the next day’s catch.
Some fish may stay in plastic fish
boxes in order to be transported. Fish boxes meant exclusively for this purpose
can be fitted with a tracking device, so their location can be tracked to
ensure that fish arrives at the right destination on time, and the box can then
be returned to their owner once they have been used for transportation. To
further prevent boxes from being lost or misplaced, they can also be branded.
Fish baskets, for example, a 44
litre plastic basket, must be durable and sturdy, as they can get thrown around
at fishing markets, or during transportation. Strong integrated handles help to
give baskets a longer span of use, as they will be less likely to break or be
damaged when dragged or thrown around, often when stacked or carrying cargo.
In addition to plastic baskets and
boxes, buggies are also commonly used at fish markets. Buggies are equipped
with wheels, allowing for larger loads of fish to be moved around relatively
easily. These buggies usually feature a drainage hole and plug, meaning that
they can be easily cleaned and sterilised ready for the next fishing catch that
they will transport.
