Cross-stack tubs are a smart investment for nearly all businesses. Like most tubs, they feature a spacious interior in which you can store materials, inventory, tools and other objects. They are typically made of a durable synthetic material, such as polyethylene terephthalate (PET), polystyrene or polypropylene. Cross-stack tubs, however, feature a unique design that distinguishes them from traditional storage tubs.
What Are Cross-Stack Tubs?
Cross-stack tubs are specialized storage tubs that can be stacked parallel and perpendicular to each other. Most storage tubs only support the former. You can stack them on top of each other, assuming they are aligned and parallel, but you can’t stack them perpendicularly.
Cross-stack tubs are different in the sense that you stack them both ways. They are known as “cross-stack tubs” because they can be stacked cross-ways or perpendicular to each other.
Cross-Stacking Explained
The secret to cross-stack tubs lies in their nesting design. They can be “nested” by placing one tub in another (without any lids). If you have a bunch of empty cross-stack tubs, for instance, you can nest them to conserve space and maintain a cleaner work environment.
The top rim also feature molded support points. If you rotate a cross-stack tub 90 degrees, you can stack it on top of another tub. It won’t nest inside of the other tub. Rather, turning the tub allows it to catch the molded support points and, thus, stack.
You can also purchase cross-stacking lids. These lids feature molded support points that support cross-stacking. With lids, though, the tubs can’t be nested; they can only be stacked.
Why Choose Cross-Stacking Tubs
Cross-stacking tubs offer several advantages over traditional storage tubs. As previously mentioned, they are able to nest together to save space. Rather than leaving empty tubs scattered across your work environment, you can nest them together.
Cross-stacking tubs are durable. They are designed to distribute weight across the rim. As a result, you don’t have to worry about stability problems. Regardless of which way you stack them, these specialized tubs will provide a stable storage solution.
Cross-stacking tubs are lightweight. The tubs themselves, as well as the lids, are typically made of a synthetic material. With their synthetic construction, they weigh less than many other types of tubs. At the same time, they are typically semi-transparent, allowing you to see the stored contents without unstacking them. These are just a few reasons to choose cross-stack tubs over traditional storage tubs.