Industrial Containers, Totes, and Trays

Keep parts moving and workstations organized with industrial handheld containers and totes built for production floors, warehouses, maintenance departments, and shipping areas. These are purpose-built to handle daily abuse, lifting, stacking, staging, and transport, while keeping small parts, components, and supplies sorted, protected, and easy to grab.

Whether you're feeding an assembly line, running kitting operations, or cleaning up inventory chaos, the right tote system improves speed, accuracy, and ergonomics and reduces time wasted hunting for parts, reworking damaged items, or re-picking the wrong components.

Industrial plastic containers reduce damage, disorganization, wasted space, and rising handling costs. Stackable, nestable, and heavy-duty options help maximize space and maintain consistent, repeatable storage, while supporting vertical storage that reduces floor congestion and product damage. CustomMHS supplies durable container systems that deliver long-term performance and measurable productivity gains.

Selecting the Right Type:

♦ Storage style: choose Stack & Nest for space-saving flexibility, Stack Only for maximum stacking strength, or Nest Only for compact empty-container storage.
♦ Application: choose Part Wash Containers for cleaning workflows or Conveyor and Assembly Trays for production line handling.

Where Commonly Used:

♦ Assembly Lines and Kitting Operations: the right tote system improves speed, accuracy, and ergonomics.
♦ Warehouses and Distribution Centers: stackable and nestable containers maximize vertical storage.
♦ Maintenance Departments, wire baskets, and part wash containers support cleaning and organization workflows.
♦ Shipping Areas: durable totes withstand daily lifting, stacking, and transport.

CustomMHS carries the full line of container and tote systems, backed by each manufacturer's warranty.

We have shipping points all over the United States and Canada!

Totes

Handheld containers or totes are widely used in various industries, including manufacturing, logistics, retail, and more, for transporting, storing, and organizing items. They offer a range of benefits that contribute to operational efficiency, organization, and safety.

MFG FIBRESTAT Conductive Shallow Assembly Trays MFG FIBRESTAT ESD-safe conductive shallow fiberglass trays. 44 models from 7-1/2" to 47-5/8" long, 1/2" to 3" deep. For electronics assembly, conveyors, and carts. Ships nationwide. View All →

MFG Fiberglass Conveyor and Assembly Trays MFG fiberglass conveyor and assembly trays. 32 models from 12-3/4" to 34-1/4" long, 5/8" to 1-1/8" deep. Flat bottom, conveyor-ready, cleanroom compatible. Authorized distributor. Ships nationwide. View All →

MFG FIBRESTAT Conductive Fiberglass Assembly Trays MFG FIBRESTAT conductive fiberglass assembly trays for ESD-controlled workstations and labs. 16 models, drop side and drop end configurations, 22" to 34" long. Ships nationwide. View All →

MFG Fiberglass Wash Box Containers MFG fiberglass wash box containers for parts washing, rinsing, and drying. 10 models, nest-stack and stack only, 16" to 26" long. Rated -60F to 250F. Ships nationwide. View All →

Jesco Heavy Duty Wire Baskets Stackable Mesh Parts Baskets Jesco heavy duty wire baskets are stackable mesh parts baskets designed for washing, degreasing, heat treating, and cryogenic processing. Open wire design supports flow through exposure. Available in zinc plated or stainless steel. View All →

Quantum Modular Stacking Wire Baskets Quantum chrome modular stacking wire baskets. 110 lb capacity, 36" and 48" lengths, 9" and 12" heights. Stationary units, dividers, and dollies available. Ships nationwide. View All →

Divider Box Containers Divider box containers from Akro-Mils, LEWISbins, and Quantum, stackable HDPE storage for small parts, tools, and kitted materials. View All →

Straight Wall Plastic Containers Stackable Industrial Storage Totes Straight-wall plastic containers, durable stackable totes engineered for maximum cube utilization in automotive and manufacturing. View All →

Attached Lid Plastic Containers Attached lid plastic containers are reusable stack nest totes that secure contents during picking, handling, and transport. Integrated lids reduce damage and tampering while the stack nest design lowers return freight and storage costs. View All →

Stack and Nest Containers Stack and nest containers, durable reusable totes that stack when full and nest when empty for space-saving storage. View All →

Nest Only Fiberglass Containers Nest only fiberglass containers deliver durable, space-saving storage that nests tightly when empty, in standard and ESD options. View All →

MFG Conveyor and Assembly Trays MFG conveyor and assembly trays, durable fiberglass trays for production lines, automation, and work-in-process handling. View All →

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the difference between stack, nest, and stack-and-nest containers?

The difference is what happens when the container is empty. Stack only containers stack on top of each other whether full or empty, giving maximum stacking strength but no space savings when idle. Nest only containers slide inside one another when empty, which is compact but does not stack when loaded. Stack-and-nest containers do both, stacking when full and nesting when empty. CustomMHS carries the full line of container and tote systems, backed by each manufacturer's warranty.

Which style should I choose for my operation?

Look at how many empties you hold at a time. Stack and nest is the flexible middle option and suits most facilities, since containers cycle between loaded and empty. Stack only makes sense when containers stay loaded and stacking strength under heavy contents is the priority, which is why fiberglass appears in that group. Nest only fits operations where empty container storage is the constraint and stacking loaded containers is not part of the workflow.

When do I need vented rather than solid containers?

Vented containers allow air to move through the load, which matters for parts that arrive damp from washing, plating, or machining, and for anything that would trap moisture in a sealed container. Solid containers fully contain contents, which keeps small items from working through openings and keeps dust off what is inside. Both stack and nest containers and Kadon heavy-duty containers are offered in each version, so the choice comes down to the material rather than the container style.

What are divider boxes and cross stack tubs used for?

Divider box containers use adjustable dividers to separate small parts within one container, so several part numbers stay sorted without needing a separate tote for each. That suits kitting and assembly work where a single container feeds multiple components to a station. Quantum cross stack tubs take a different approach, allowing secure stacking in either orientation, which gives flexibility in how stacks are built and accessed.

How do containers and totes help your facility?

Standardized containers make storage repeatable, so parts occupy known space and stack predictably rather than being fit around whatever boxes are on hand. That supports vertical storage, which reduces floor congestion and keeps material off the ground where it gets damaged. Sorted, labeled containers also cut the time spent hunting for parts and the rework that follows when the wrong component gets picked. In assembly and kitting operations, a consistent tote system directly affects picking speed and accuracy, and I.D. label placards keep contents identified as containers move between departments so nobody has to open a tote to learn what is inside.

Built for Manufacturers, Warehouses &
Industrial Facilities

CustomMHS is an authorized distributor of industrial storage and material handling equipment for manufacturers, warehouses, distribution centers,
and industrial facilities across North America. From shelving systems and pallet racking to storage containers, workbenches, carts, security fencing, and cabinets,
we carry industrial-grade brands and help you choose the right specs, load ratings, and configuration for your facility, workflow, and space before you order.

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