Schools, Classroom & Home Storage


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Solent Plastics are aware of the varying demands and requirements for storage products across the curriculum. We stock many products that are well suited for use in all educational institutions. Most of these products are also well suited to more lightweight domestic storage applications.

We are happy to recommend products ideal for storage of: Students Work, Science Equipment, Art Consumables, Stationary Supplies, Libraries, PE Equipment, Technology, Catering etc...

Caretakers / Premises Managers? We supply many products suited for maintenance etc: Tanks, Wheelie Bins, Toolboxes, Small Parts Storage, Bar Trolleys.
See our page of Static / Mobile Tanks, Trolleys


30 Ltr Blue Heavy Duty Small Stacking Plastic Storage Box
Heavy Duty Box, Lightweight Price!
Bargain £6.09 + vat Pallet Rate!

'Lux' Heavy Duty Industrial Stacking Plastic Box

Ref No: J00680 Colour: Blue / Dark Grey
Capacity: 30 Ltr Weight: 1.4 kg
Size (Ext): L 435 x W 357 x H 267mm Size (Int): L 407 x W 328 x H 255mm
Desc: Extra tough small stacking box, Heavy duty polypropylene, Reinforced sides and base. Handholes. Comfortably fits and supports weight of 20 x 12" Dinner plates.
Our recommended and superior alternative to the Large Curver Unibox.
£8.12 inc vat
Pallet Rate x 48 @ £7.30 each inc vat
£6.77 exc vat
Pallet Rate x 48 @ £6.09 each exc vat

Heavy Duty Box, Lightweight Price!

'Mini Lux' Heavy Duty Small Industrial Stacking Plastic Box

Ref No: J00620 Colour: Dark Grey
Capacity: 17 Ltr Weight: 0.8 kg
Size (Ext): L 350 x W 210 x H 267mm Size (Int): L 335 x W 190 x H 255mm
Desc: Extra tough small stacking box, Heavy duty polypropylene, Reinforced sides and base. Handholes. Our recommended and superior alternative to the small Curver Unibox.
£5.16 inc vat
£4.30 exc vat

Lightweight Industrial Stack Nest Plastic Storage Box Containers
Please click Blue links on right for Images of each box.

Vulcano Black Lightweight Industrial Stack / Nest Plastic Storage Boxes

A very affordable quality lightweight industrial box, 2 Sizes.
Solid sides and base. Handholes for easy handling.

Boxes stack securely. Swivel boxes 180 degrees for boxes to nest inside each other to save space.

Manufactured in black only from strong, durable polypropylene. Provides effective protection of contents.

 

Ref

Name

Capacity

Size (Ext):
 L x W x H (mm)

Size (Int):
 L x W x H (mm)

Weight

Price + vat Price inc vat
J07130 Vulcano 30 Ltr 426 x 361 x 260 360 x 310 x 260 1 kg
£2.77
£3.32
J07132 Vulcano Maxi 50 Ltr 587 x 390 x 300 530 x 310 x 292 1.5 kg
£5.84
£7.01


Cheaper than elsewhere online!

Extra Wide Heavy Duty Metalplast Shelving System

Ref No: 38430 Condition: NEW
Shelf Loading Capacity: 120 kg
Total Loading Capacity:
600 kg
Weight: 15 kg
Size (Ext): L 1200 x W 510 x H 1800mm Colour: Grey
Desc: Ideal for PE or Science equipment or as racking for Storage rooms etc.
Ventilated shelving manufactured from heavy duty plastic reinforced with metal rods.
5 Extra Long and wide shelves provide large amount of storage space.
Supplied flat packed for easy and fast assembly with no tools required.
£97.45 inc vat
£81.21 exc vat

Lightweight Stack / Nest Plastic Storage Boxes Containers

Please click Blue links on right for Images of each box.

General Purpose Stack / Nest Plastic Storage Boxes & Lids

Our most popular Educational storage box range, supplied with or without lids.
Turning the box 180 degrees enables safe stacking when full or nesting inside when empty. 
Midi Boxes available in Clear only
Maxi and Jumbo boxes available in Red, Blue, Clear.
Drop on lids are available for all sizes in Clear only.

Ref

Name

Capacity

Size (Ext):
 L x W x H (mm)

Size (Int):
 L x W x H (mm)

Weight

Price + vat Price inc vat
HW44 Midi Box 14.5 Ltr 410 x 270 x 190 290 x 225 x 170 0.4 kg
£3.76
£4.51
HW43 Midi Lid N/A 415 x 280 x 15 N/A 0.2 kg
£1.16
£1.39
HW46 Maxi Box 32 Ltr 510 x 340 x 240 370 x 290 x 215 0.8 kg
£5.13
£6.15
HW45 Maxi Lid N/A 510 x 350 x 30 N/A 0.4 kg
£2.05
£2.46
HW48 Jumbo Box 48.5 Ltr 610 x 390 x 285 460 x 330 x 260 1.3 kg
£7.43
£8.91
HW49 Jumbo Lid N/A 610 x 400 x 25 N/A 0.5 kg
£2.92
£3.50

The full really useful clear box range

Really Useful Boxes

Really Useful Boxes are a great value storage solution for any use. Ideal for School storage, we are major stockists of the Largest Range of Clear Boxes in the World. Ranging from a tiny 0.3 Litre up to a huge 145 Litre capacity.
All boxes stack and feature a secure clip-on lid.

Take a look at our Really Useful Box Page for recommendations on suitable uses for each box size, details  of range, photos, sizes & prices.

RUBTRAY6 6 Compartment Tray RUBTRAY16 16 Compartment Tray  
RUBTRAY12 12 Compartment Tray

Really Useful Clear 6 / 12 / 16 Compartment Plastic Tray

Ref No: RUBTRAY6 12 16 Colour: Clear
Capacity: N/A Weight: 0.8 kg
Size (Ext): L 375 x W 310 x H 90 Partition Size (Int):
RUBTRAY6: L 150 x W 123 x H 85mm
RUBTRAY12: L 95 x W 90 x H 87mm
RUBTRAY16: L 90 x W 75 x H 85mm
Desc: Stacks alone or inside really useful boxes, see our Really Useful Box Page for configurations. Excellent for Lego Storage, Meccano, Figures, Jigsaws.
£5.41 inc vat
£4.51 exc vat

SNV-12 Open Front Fronted Stack Nest Box, Pet Food, Solids
Please see our page of open front boxes perfect for the Classroom and School...

Open Fronted Stack N Nest Plastic Box

Ref No: SNV-12 Colour: Translucent Polypropylene
Capacity: 46 Ltr Weight: 2.2 kg
Size (Ext): L 610 x W 430 x H 325mm Base Footprint: L 330 x W 355mm
Desc: Durable & Flexible stackable box that provides front access with or without the lid.
Lids can be opened even when boxes are stacked. Bases nest inside each other when not in use.
Perfect for PE Equipment, Bags, Technology, Science items
, Storerooms, Recycling etc.
£13.44 inc vat   
Pallet Rate x 60 @ £12.06 each inc vat
£11.20 exc vat
Pallet Rate x 60 @ £10.05 each exc vat

 

Monster Extra Tough Long Plastic Storage Trunk

Ref No: 4250 Colour: Red/Blue
Capacity: 189 Ltr Weight: 5 kg
Size (Ext): L 1100 x W 510 x H 480mm Size (Int): Top L 910 x W 360 x H 420mm
Desc: Extra Long Extra Tough Trunk. Huge Volume, fantastic value for money for capacity. Secure tight fitting snap fit lid is weatherproof and helps protect from dust.
Ergonomic handles allow for easy handling. Trunk will stack when full or nest when empty. Ideal for PE / Sports, Outside, Toys, Garage, Transporting Equipment etc...
£26.88 inc vat
£22.40 exc vat
Red / Blue 185 Ltr Explorer Large Plastic Storage Box Trunk

Explorer Plastic Storage Trunk

Ref No: JO5010 Colour: 2 Tone Grey, Green, Red/Blue
Capacity: 185 Ltr Weight: 7 kg
Size (Ext): L 850 x W 610 x H 590mm Size (Int): L 650 x W 410 x H 485mm
Desc: Ideal for PE Equipment, Field Trips Etc. Tough Amazing Value Large Capacity Mobile Trunk. 4 point detachable / hinged lid with moulded in padlock eyes.
£37.52 inc vat
£31.27 exc vat
Green Transiter 185 Ltr Mobile Wheeled Wheels Large Plastic Storage Box Trunk Red / Blue Transiter 185 Ltr Mobile Wheeled Wheels Large Plastic Storage Box Trunk

Transiter Wheeled Plastic Storage Trunk

Ref No: JO5020 Colour: 2 Tone Grey, Green, Red/Blue
Capacity: 185 Ltr Weight: 8 kg
Size (Ext): L 850 x  W 610 x  H 660mm Size (Int): L 650 x  W 410 x  H 485mm
Desc: Supplied with 4 detachable wheels. Ideal for PE Equipment, Field Trips Etc.
Tough Amazing Value Large Capacity Mobile Trunk. 4 point detachable / hinged lid with moulded in padlock eyes.
£51.78 inc vat
£43.15 exc vat
 
 

Jumbo Plastic Storage Trunk

Ref No: 3418 Colour: Red/Blue
Capacity: 120 Ltr Weight: 4 kg
Size (Ext): L 820 x W 480 x H 415mm Size (Int): L 620  x W 370 x H 400mm
Desc: Secure snap fit lid, tough construction. Box will stack when full or nest when empty. Ideal for use in garden, garage, transporting equipment etc. One of our best value for money for capacity boxes.
£20.34 inc vat
£16.95 exc vat
Red / Blue 80 Ltr Discover Mobile Wheeled Wheels Large Plastic Storage Box Trunk
 

Discover Mobile Plastic Storage Trunk

Ref No: J02240 Colour: 2 Tone Grey. Red/Blue
Capacity: 80 Ltr Weight: 4.5 kg Load Capacity: 30 kg
Size (Ext): L 805 x  W 430 x  H 380mm Size (Int): L 615 x W 320 x  H 330mm
Desc: Unique mobile large capacity mobile trunk. Features integral wheels and folding towing handle. 4 point detachable / hinged lid with moulded in padlock eyes. Easily handles 30 kg load.
£29.31 inc vat
£24.43 exc vat
Red / Blue 74 Ltr Transporter Mobile Wheeled Wheels Large Plastic Storage Box Trunk
 

Transporter Mobile Plastic Storage Trunk

Ref No: J05000 Colour: Black. Red/Blue
Capacity: 74 Ltr Weight: 3.2 kg Load Capacity: 30 kg
Size (Ext): L 825 x  W 535 x  H 340mm Size (Int): L 620 x W 360 x  H 250mm
Desc: Compact mobile trunk. Features integral wheels and moulded in handle.
Hinged lid with 2 clip down clasps and moulded in padlock eye.
£20.82 inc vat
£17.35 exc vat
Grey Voyager 65 Ltr Large Plastic Storage Box Trunk

Voyager Plastic Storage Trunk

Ref No: J05610 Colour: Grey
Capacity: 65 Ltr Weight: 3.7 kg Load Capacity: 35 kg
Size (Ext): L 805 x  W 430 x  H 305mm Size (Int): L 740 x  W 340 x  H 240mm
Desc: Robust amazing value for money compact capacity storage trunk. 4 point detachable / hinged lid with moulded in padlock eyes. Easily handles 30 kg load.
£21.38 inc vat
£17.82 exc vat


45 on a pallet. Enquire for rate!

Deep Solent Plastics Stacking Plastic Ventilated Crate

Ref No: APVE64/32 Colour: Grey
Capacity: 66 Ltr Weight: 1.9 kg
Size (Ext): L 600 x W 400 x H 320mm Size (Int): L 570 x W 370 x H 305mm
Desc: Ideal for Lunch boxes, Packed lunches, Art, Technology, Catering, PE equipment, Lost clothing etc...
Heavy duty polypropylene construction. Ventilated sides and base.
Lid available: Ref: APDE64, £4.50 each + vat / £5.29 each inc vat
£11.04 inc vat
£9.20 exc vat

TB005 5 Ltr Round Airtight Plastic Storage Catering Bucket TB010 10 Ltr Round Airtight Plastic Storage Catering Bucket
TB016 16 Ltr Round Airtight Plastic Storage Catering Bucket TB025 25 Ltr Round Airtight Plastic Storage Catering Bucket
TB030 30 Ltr Round Airtight Plastic Storage Catering Bucket

 

Heavy Duty Airtight Catering / Mixing Buckets

Our range of great value heavy duty food grade buckets are perfect for Technology, Science, Art applications. Also ideal for all Catering / Food based applications.
Please click on Thumbnails on left for pictures of range. (TB001 not pictured).

Prices are each + vat and are discounted on quantity if indicated below.

Ref

Capacity

Diameter

Height

Handle Lid

Weight

Under 100 100+
TB001

1 Ltr

125mm

135mm

Plastic

Airtight

50 g

£0.66
£0.55
TB005

5 Ltr

240mm

190mm

Plastic

Airtight

240 g

£2.15
£1.98
  Under 50 50+
TB010

10 Ltr

300mm

210mm

Plastic

Airtight

380 g

£2.80
£2.52
TB016

16 Ltr

340mm

270mm

Plastic

Airtight

600 g

£3.90
£3.51
  Under 20 20+
TB025

25 Ltr

345mm

400mm

Metal

Airtight

900 g

£6.10
£5.82
TB030

30 Ltr

365mm

425mm

None,
2 Handgrips

Airtight

1200 g

£10.45 any quantity
1120 39 Ltr Rope Handled Bin 1620 69 Ltr Rope Handled Bin


 

Rope Handled Storage Bucket Bins

Large 39 & 69 litre capacity bucket made from polypropylene with two rope handles.
Useful for storage of many household or industrial items both indoors or out.
Ideal for transporting equipment or waste materials.
Rope handled bins are available in Black only

Ref

Capacity

Diameter

Height

Weight

Price + vat Price inc vat
1120 39 Ltr 460mm 350mm 1 kg
£5.95
£7.14
1620 69 Ltr 550mm 430mm 1.6 kg
£7.95
£9.54

Bin Base

Square Swing Top Bin Base, Ideal as Hockey Stick / Sports Equipment Storage

Ref No: 1350 Colour: White, Green, Blue, Red
Capacity: 50 Ltr Weight: 5 kg
Size (Ext): L 330 x W 330 x H 600mm Desc: perfect for hockey sticks or other upright storage
£13.74 inc vat
£11.45 exc vat 


Rare Special offer at half list price!
Onsale elsewhere for £45.00!
 

Curver Foldable Step Stool

Ref No: CURVSTEP Condition: NEW
Step Maximum Load: 150 kg Weight: 5 kg
Size (Folded): L 490 x D 170 x H 630mm Step Height: 430mm
Desc: Hard Heavy Duty Plastic 2 Step steps with embossed treads
Forms sturdy A-frame shape when in use . Folds away when not in use
Conforms to EN131. Easy to Carry when folded.
£25.95 inc vat
£21.63 exc vat 

Plastic A4 Storage Trays and Tray Dividers

Storage Trays are stackable or suitable for shelf unit use, useful for paper storage and CDT.
Can be used as inserts in the below Tray Units or as a stand alone tray.
Moulded labelling area and perspex label holder included.
Trays available in Red, Blue, Green or Yellow.
Lids available only in Clear.

Ref

Desc

Size (Ext):
L x W x H (mm)

Weight Price + vat Price inc vat
CW1 Single Depth A4 Tray 425 x 312 x 77 0.6 kg
£2.95
£3.54
CW2 Double Depth A4 Tray 425 x 312 x 157 1 kg
£4.40
£5.28
CW3 A4 Tray Lid 425 x 312 x 10 0.2 kg
£2.65
£3.18



Please click Blue links on right for Images of each unit.

Mobile / Static A4 / A3 Plastic Storage Tray Units

No assembly required: Units are delivered complete with metal top, your choice of single depth or double depth trays and ready for immediate use.
Tray 'fall thru' eliminated and trays can stop in an angled open position without falling out of the rack.
'Super tuff' shatterproof trays have smooth internal surfaces, no internal recesses to trap dust and dirt, available in Red, Blue, Green or Yellow.
All units available a standard with Heavy duty 75mm diameter rubber tyred castors, can also be supplied at same price with adjustable feet.
Simple to order: Choose your unit size & type, specify combination of tray sizes, decide which tray colours you require, the price is fixed as shown below for any combination.

Ref

Desc

Size (Ext):
W x D x H (mm)

Price + vat Price inc vat
CE2100 6 Tray Unit (A4 Size) 400 x 455 x 740
£179.20
£215.04
CE2101 12 Tray Unit (A4 Size) 750 x 455 x 740
£283.20
£339.84
CE2102 18 Tray Tall Unit (A4 Size) 750 x 455 x 1035
£337.60
£405.12
CE2103 27 Tray Unit (A4 Size) 1100 x 455 x 1035
£438.40
£526.08
CE2300 6 Tray Unit (A3 Size) 555 x 455 x 740
£227.20
£272.64
CE2301 9 Tray Unit (A3 Size) 555 x 455 x 1035
£281.60
£337.92
CE2302 12 Tray Unit (A3 Size) 1060 x 455 x 740
£329.60
£395.52
CE2303 18 Tray Unit (A3 Size) 1060 x 455 x 1035
£385.60
£462.72


Hinged easy access lids, drop on lids and dividers available. See accessories below...

Easy Access Stack / Nest  Bins: Perfect for all storage requirements.

  • A new range of coloured bins ideal for schools, homes and businesses that need a robust flexible large capacity storage system.

  • Industrial strength & designed for external / internal use.

  • Stacking system takes up little floorspace and  allows easy access to bins even when stacked with or without lids. 

  • Individual boxes nest into each other when empty to save space in home or classroom.

  • Featuring Comfort grip handles and drainage holes in base.


Amazing Value!!!

55 Ltr Easy Access Stack / Nest Storage Bin

Ref No: CP55 Colour: Black, Red, Dark Green, Dark Blue
Capacity: 55 Ltr Weight: 1.6 kg
Size (Ext): L 600 x W 390 x H 355mm Size (Int): L 490 x W 295 x H 340mm
£5.94 inc vat   
£4.95 exc vat

Amazing Value!!!

44 Ltr Easy Access Stack / Nest Storage Bin

Ref No: CP44 Colour: Black, Red, Dark Green, Dark Blue
Capacity: 44 Ltr Weight: 1.4 kg
Size (Ext): L 600 x W 390 x H 290mm Size (Int): L 490 x W 295 x H 275mm
£5.58 inc vat   
£4.65 exc vat

Stackable Storage Bin Accessories

Reference
 / Picture
Description Size (Ext):
 L x W x H (mm)

Weight

Colour Price
+ vat
Price
inc vat
CPHLID Hinged Ends Lid: Features integrally hinged access panels at either end that allow easy access when crates are stacked 600 x 398 x 55 510g Black
£1.95
£2.34
CPLID Clip on Flat Lid: Secures tightly onto box 600 x 398 x 55 510g Black
£1.95
£2.34
CPDIV Divider: Fits inside the box and offers either 50/50 or 60/40 splits. While the use of two can produce a 40/20/40 divided box 42 x 350 x 273 250g Black
£1.25
£1.50
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    Postcode and Quantity of Product
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  • 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

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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.

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