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SOLENT PLASTICS NATIONWIDE CRATE HIRE: HIRE CRATES DELIVERED TO YOU NEXT DAY.

Crate Hire for London, Manchester, Birmingham, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Cardiff, Liverpool, Leeds, Sheffield, Brighton, Midlands, North, South West, Scotland, Wales...

With 20 years experience in the Plastic Crate Hire Business. Solent Plastics are one of the original Crate Hire companies in the UK. We offer a flexible nationwide Crate & Handling Equipment Hire Service for businesses and public / private sector organisations.

We offer a wide range of 8 Heavy Duty Crates ranging from large to small to long and deep. This ensures most items can be stored and transported safely whatever they may be! For Office Moves, Relocations, Short / Long Term Storage, Emergency use and more. Look no further:

  • Next Day Delivery to nearly all UK mainland addresses

  • No minimum order, hire exactly the number you require

  • Efficient delivery and collection service on time every time

  • Daily or weekly hire rates are available

  • Wide range of hire skates, trolleys and handling equipment

We offer experienced personal service, sorting out your crate hire needs in one quick easy telephone call. This allows you to get back to your normal important business, safe in the knowledge that we will deliver the right crate, the right quantity, to the right place and at the right time. Please contact us with your requirements for a quote.


SPA3 - Standard Stack / Nest Swingbar Plastic Hire Crate

Capacity: 75 Ltr Weight: 4.2 kg
Size (Ext): L 710 x W 460 x H 352mm Size (Int): L 599 x W 378 x H 310mm
Desc: Will take up to 8 A4 Lever Arch Files. Metal bale arms allows crate to stack. Crate nests inside when not in use. Holds full contents of filing cabinet drawer. Handgrips for easy lifting. Label Slot for ID.
Accessories: SPDO1 Dolly Truck for easy moving
 

SPLC3 - Lidded Stack / Nest Plastic Hire Crate

Capacity: 80 Ltr Weight: 4.3 kg
Size (Ext): L 720 x W 460 x H 365mm Size (Int): L 597 x W 374 x H 330mm
Desc: Weatherproof lid can be sealed for extra security, we can supply single use tamper evident seals. Crate stacks with lid closed. Crate nests inside when not in use. Will hold full contents of filing cabinet drawer. Handgrips for easy lifting. Label Slot for ID.
Accessories: SPDO1 Dolly Truck for easy moving
 

SPIT1 - CRT Monitor / Computer / IT Equipment Stack / Nest Plastic Hire Crate

Capacity: 165 Ltr Weight: 7.3 kg
Size (Ext): L 745 x W 567 x H 616mm Size (Int): L 549 x W 459 x H 585mm
Desc: Deep Large capacity crate, provides safe storage and transportation of IT equipment, Flat / CRT monitors, Base Units, printers & accessories. Lid can be sealed for extra security, we can supply single use tamper evident seals. Crate stacks with lid closed. Crate nests inside when not in use. Handgrips for easy lifting. Label Slot for ID.
Accessories: SPDOIT Dolly Truck for easy moving
 

SPIT2 - Flat Screen / Computer / IT Equipment Stack / Nest Plastic Hire Crate

Capacity: 140 Ltr Weight: 7 kg
Size (Ext): L 745 x W 567 x H 475mm Size (Int): L 590 x W 550 x H 450mm
Desc: Large capacity crate, provides safe storage and transportation of IT equipment, up to 21" Flat Screen monitors, Base Units, printers & accessories. Lid can be sealed for extra security, we can supply single use tamper evident seals. Crate stacks with lid closed. Crate nests inside when not in use. Handgrips for easy lifting. Label Slot for ID.
Accessories: SPDOIT Dolly Truck for easy moving
 

SPLC6 - Metre Long / Book Shelf Stack / Nest Plastic Hire Crate

Capacity: 130 Ltr Weight: 7.55 kg
Size (Ext): L 1160 x W 480 x H 360mm Size (Int): L 1000 x W 370 x H 332mm
Desc: 1 Metre internal length holds contents of metre long bookshelf. Lid can be sealed for extra security, we can supply single use tamper evident seals. Crate stacks with lid closed. Crate nests inside when not in use. Handgrips for easy lifting. Label Slot for ID.
Accessories: SPDO3 Dolly Truck for easy moving
 

SPA6 - Metre Long / Book Shelf Stack / Nest Swingbar Plastic Hire Crate

Capacity: 130 Ltr Weight: 5.6 kg
Size (Ext): L 1160 x W 480 x H 342mm Size (Int): L 1000 x W 370 x H 332mm
Desc: Metal bale arms allows crate to stack. 1 Metre internal length holds contents of metre long bookshelf. Crate stacks with lid closed. Crate nests inside when not in use. Handgrips for easy lifting. Label Slot for ID.
Accessories: SPDO3 Dolly Truck for easy moving
 

SPLC2 - Medium Sized Stack / Nest Plastic Hire Crate

Capacity: 54 Ltr Weight: 3.2 kg
Size (Ext): L 600 x W 400 x H 320mm Size (Int): L 508 x W 335 x H 285mm
Desc: A popular smaller crate. Lighter weight to handle when full. Lid can be sealed for extra security, we can supply single use tamper evident seals. Crate stacks with lid closed. Crate nests inside when not in use. Handgrips for easy lifting. Label Slot for ID.
Accessories: N/A
 

SPLC1 - Desk / Personal Items Small Stack / Nest Plastic Hire Crate

Capacity: 25 Ltr Weight: 1.87 kg
Size (Ext): L 400 x W 300 x H 320mm Size (Int): L 321 x W 244 x H 295mm
Desc: Small and compact crate. Ideal for desk personal items. Lid can be sealed for extra security, we can supply single use tamper evident seals. Crate stacks with lid closed. Crate nests inside when not in use. Handgrips for easy lifting. Label Slot for ID.
Accessories: N/A

 

We can provide you with a range of handling equipment to help with your move. Most of these items not just help with moving crates but also furniture and other bulky items.
 

SPSK1 Rubber Topped Skate SPSK2 Metal Lipped Skate
SPSK3 Plastic Dolly SPSK6 Metal Lipped Long Skate
SPSKIT Metal Lipped Long Skate SPPT1 Piano Truck





 

Skates

Let the skates take the strain!!! Correct use of skates helps minimise manual handling health and safety risks. Using skates also greatly increases efficiency and saves time and associated labour costs.

We can supply a range of skates that are designed to to assist in moving heavy full crates, stacks of empty crates, furniture and other bulky items.

Ref Name Fits Crates Description
SPSK1

Rubber Topped Skate

All Sizes

No lip means carrying crates, desks, filing cabinets & furniture is easy
SPSK2

Metal Lipped
Skate

SPA3, SPLC3

Robust metal design and lip ensures secure movement of stacks of full or empty crates
SPSK3

Plastic Dolly

SPA3, SPLC3

Easily manoeuvrable dolly, ideal for stacks of full or empty crates
SPSK6

Metal Lipped
Long Skate

SPA6, SPLC6

Robust metal design and lip ensures secure movement of stacks of full or empty long crates
SPSKIT

Metal Lipped
Large Skate

SPIT1, SPIT2

Robust metal design and lip ensures secure movement of stacks of full or empty crates
SPPT1

Piano Truck

N/A

Suitable for moving upright to grand size pianos
SPSB1 Sack Barrow SPSB2 Stair Climber
SPSB4 Magliner Truck SPPL1 Powerlift





 

Sack Trucks & Lifting Equipment

Ref Name Description
SPSB1

Sack Burrow

Ideal for the moving of crates or other heavy items.  The 9" base plate enables easy mobility & gives good capacity.
SPSB2

Stair Climber

Designed to easily move crates or bulky items up and down stairs using its 6 wheel mechanism.
SPSB4

Magliner Truck

A more professional sack barrow. Improved ergonomic design greatly assists in handling. The larger 14" base plate gives greater carrying capacity while the pneumatic tyres give smoother and a more secure operation for the user, especially on uneven ground.
SPPL1

Powerlift

The hydraulic action takes the strain! Lifts up to 500kg.
Perfect for heavy objects like filing cabinets or loaded pallets. This hydraulic forklift is simple and effective to use. It increases efficiency, saves time & effort, reduces risk of injury. Supplied with instruction manual and safety advice.

SPLT1 - Library Trolley / SPLT1F - Folding Library Trolley

Overall Size:  1700 x 1150mm Shelves: 1000 x 300mm
Suggested Uses: For moving / transporting books / A4 / Lever Arch / Box Files
Desc: The robust and strong trolley comes with braked castors for safety and ease of use. Ideal for archive / library moves. Library trolley has 4 angled shelves, each a metre long.
Folding Trolley has 3 angled folding shelves, each a metre long, made of aluminium.

SPRC1 - 2 Shelf Multi Purpose Rolling Cage

Overall Size:  1676 x 860 x 737mm  
Suggested Uses: Storing / moving full crates or empty stacks. Great for any storage.
Desc: This A-frame cage has a single internal shelf providing 2 loading areas. The cage has a roof and is fully lockable, ensuring contents can be securely stored. The cage features large castors for easy mobility.

SPRC1 - 3 Shelf Security Rolling Cage

Overall Size:  1760 x 860 x 737mm Top Shelf: 790 x 660 x H 470mm
Middle Shelf: 790 x 660 x H 410mm
Bottom Shelf: 790 x 660 x H 490mm
Suggested Uses: Storing / moving full crates or empty stacks. Great for any storage.
Desc: This A-frame cage has 2 internal shelves providing 3 loading areas. The cage has a room and is fully lockable, ensuring contents can be securely stored. The cage features large castors for easy mobility.

SPSC2 - Two Sided Roll Cage

Overall Size:  1676 x 860 x 737mm  
Suggested Uses: Awkward or Bulky Items. Storing / moving full crates or empty stacks.
Desc: 2 sided Cage, the unrestricted depth and height makes it ideal for very large items.
The cage isn't lockable but does include bungy straps to assist in securing loads within. The cage features large castors for easy mobility.

SOLENT PLASTICS LOCAL HAMPSHIRE & SOLENT AREA CRATE HIRE SERVICE

We offer a flexible Local Plastic Storage Crate and Box Hire Service locally.
Delivery can be made on our own van service throughout the HAMPSHIRE AND SOLENT AREA only.
Crates can also be collected from our Warehouse during normal opening hours.
Our service includes:
  • Choice of Tough Strong Crates - Standard, Lidded or Large IT Crate
  • All crates stack when full, nest when empty
  • Large stocks, always available
  • Short or long term hire no problem
  • Delivery and collection service throughout Hampshire / Solent Area
  • No Minimum quantity / period of hire.
  • Same day delivery can be arranged for a surcharge
  • We can supply tamper proof security seals for lidded boxes
  • Special Discounted Rates for Removal Firms
75 Ltr Stack / Nest Plastic Storage Hire Box Container

SP75 - Standard Plastic Hire Crate

Capacity: 75 Ltr Weight: 4.2 kg
Size (Ext): L 710 x W 460 x H 352mm Size (Int): L 599 x W 378 x H 310mm
Desc: Metal bale arms allows crate to stack. Crate nests inside when not in use. Holds full contents of filing cabinet drawer. Handgrips for easy lifting. Label Slot for ID.
Accessories: Dollies and sacktrucks for easy moving of boxes are available
80 Ltr Stack / Nest Lidded Plastic Storage Hire Box Container

SP80 - Lidded Plastic Hire Crate

Capacity: 80 Ltr Weight: 4.3 kg
Size (Ext): L 720 x W 460 x H 365mm Size (Int): L 597 x W 374 x H 330mm
Desc: Lid can be sealed for extra security, we can supply single use tamper evident seals. Crate stacks with lid closed. Crate nests inside when not in use. Will hold full contents of filing cabinet drawer. Handgrips for easy lifting. Label Slot for ID.
Accessories: Dollies and sacktrucks for easy moving of boxes are available

SP165 - Large / IT Equipment Plastic Hire Crate

Capacity: 165 Ltr Weight: 7.3 kg
Size (Ext): L 745 x W 567 x H 616mm Size (Int): L 549 x W 459 x H 585mm
Desc: Deep Large capacity crate, ideal for IT equipment, Flat / CRT monitors, Base Units, printers & accessories. Lid can be sealed for extra security, we can supply single use tamper evident seals. Crate stacks with lid closed. Crate nests inside when not in use. Handgrips for easy lifting. Label Slot for ID.
Accessories: Dollies and sacktrucks for easy moving of boxes are available

Order by Telephone

  • Call 02380 572500 with Name / Reference Number, Quantity,
    Postcode and Quantity of Product
  • We will quote total and carriage cost
  • Pay by Credit / Debit card payment, or we can send
    pro-forma to pay by BACS or Cheque
  • Confirmation sent by email or call back if required
  • We Despatch same day when possible (Monday - Friday)
  • Goods are sent on our 24-HR courier / pallet service
  • Read Testimonials on our Products, Service & Delivery.
  • See Terms, Conditions and Copyright

Order by Email

  • Email us with Name / Reference Number, Quantity,
    Postcode and phone number
  • We will email or call back with quote and carriage cost
  • Pay by Credit / Debit card payment, or we can send
    pro-forma to pay by BACS or Cheque
  • Confirmation sent by email or call back if required
  • We Despatch same day when possible (Monday - Friday)
  • Goods are sent on our 24-HR courier / pallet service
  • Read Testimonials on our Products, Service & Delivery.
  • See Terms, Conditions and Copyright

* Another Address??? No problem, we can deliver to your work address, delay delivery, leave in garden etc.
* Our website is not an online shop, but we provide these easy methods to take your order quickly and securely.
* We have no minimum order amount, we will send whatever you require, you just pay the carriage based on weight.
* Or visit our
4000 sq ft Showroom: Stanley House, Manor House Avenue, Millbrook Industrial Estate, Southampton, SO15 0LF.
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If you do not see a product here that matches your requirements then please see Home / Other Products for the rest of our range. Alternatively please Email or call our Sales Office on 02380 572500 and we will do our best to advise something suitable.

Solent Plastics


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