Ropak FAQs

Collapsible Bulk Containers

Are HDPE containers resistant to chemicals?
HDPE has excellent chemical resistance and is virtually inert to all alkalis, acids, solvents and detergents, etc.

How can you clean reusable containers?
They can be cleaned with steam, detergents or solvents. An autoclave may be used for sterilization purposes, providing the temperature in the autoclave does not exceed 140 degrees Fahrenheit.

Up to what temperature can structural foam containers withstand?
Structural foam containers can withstand temperatures of:
-40° to +140° Fahrenheit or -4.44° to +60° Celsius

How do you collapse a Ropak container?
Ropak containers collapse quickly and easily. Click here to view a PDF document.

Can a sidewall be removed from a Ropak container?
Yes, standard fiberglass hinge rods may be replaced with quick release hinge rods. A quick release hinge rod allows the user to remove and entire sidewall from the container base allowing greater access inside the container. Quick release hinge rods are made of stainless steel and have an "L" shaped handle at one end.

Do Ropak containers have solid bottoms or open bottoms?
They have both styles. The containers that have a solid bottom are the Industry Standard(48x45 L-Series), as well as the 64.5" & 70" extended length. These containers have holes in the corners and the middle edge for draining purposes. The container with an open bottom is the 4548 (a slip sheet is available to create a solid bottom). The 3230 and 4048 are available in both styles.

What are slip sheets?
Slip-sheets are layer or bottom pads placed inside the container to create a solid bottom. Slip-sheets may be placed loose or attached inside a container. Sonic welding semi-permanently attaches the slip sheets This process uses ultra sonic waves to bond slip sheet and the base together. To achieve a permanent attachment, a slip sheet is attached with fasteners.

What is the difference between static and dynamic?
Static means the containers are not in motion (sitting on floor, in a supported rack, or stacked).
Dynamic means the containers are in motion (being moved by a forklift or on a truck).