Durable and compact 13.5L nest crate made from food grade polypropylene, designed for efficient storage, handling, and stacking in commercial, industrial, and domestic settings.
13.5L volume: Ideal for storing small parts, ingredients, or general items in workshops, kitchens, and storerooms.
Polypropylene construction: Strong and durable for repeated use (non-food grade).
Australian-made: Consistent quality and reliable performance.
Nestable design: Crates fit inside each other when empty to save valuable storage space.
Stackable with lid: Secure stacking when paired with a compatible lid (sold separately).
Lightweight construction: Easy to handle while maintaining durability for long-term use.
Colour options: Available in Blue, White, Yellow, Red, and Black.
Custom branding: Hot stamping or silk screening available for identification or branding.
Description
The 13.5L Nest Crate is a compact, durable storage and handling solution suitable for a range of industries including food processing, education, government, and general commercial use. Made from polypropylene, it offers a practical option for strength. The nesting design allows crates to be efficiently stored when not in use, while a compatible lid (sold separately) enables secure stacking for transport or storage.
This crate’s lightweight yet robust build makes it suitable for manual handling or use with crate dollies. Its versatility makes it ideal for storing documents, or general goods. Optional custom branding and multiple colour choices help with identification and workflow organisation, supporting efficient and professional storage systems.
External Dimensions: 430(L) x 323(W) x 127mm(H)
Internal Dimensions (taken from top crate): 390(L) x 280(W)
Base Dimensions (taken from base of crate): 360(L) x 250mm(W)
Material: Food Grade Polypropylene
Richmond Wheel and Castor Co have an expansive range of plastic crates suitable for indoor and outdoor use. We supply plastic nesting crates in a range of sizes to suit all kind of applications, including food preparation and handling, butchery, seafood, education, government facilities and many more.
These 13.5L Nest Crates are referred to within the food industry as ingredient tubs, which bakeries will store individual ingredients due to the food grade material and compact size.
Designed to be strong and durable, these crates measure 430 x 323 x 127mm and weighs only 620g. They’re virtually indestructible which is why they’re popular among our buyers. If you pick one up, you’ll feel right away how strong it is.
This product is ideal for use in the following industries:
Food production & processing industry – Butchers, seafood and poultry merchants will use these throughout their stores and facilities for storing and preparing ingredients
Education and libraries – they’re used as slide out storage tubs in a mobile drawer, store and collection of books, stationaries and papers.
Government Facilities – Perfect for storing papers, a lid can be purchased to protect documents from dirt or moisture.
Nesting Crates can nest inside of one another for easy storage when not in use.
We also supply a lid to suit the 13.5L Plastic Nesting crates as they are sold separately.
Product FAQs
The external dimensions are 430 mm (L) × 323 mm (W) × 127 mm (H).
The internal top opening is 390 mm (L) × 280 mm (W), and the base is 360 mm × 250 mm.
Yes, the crate is made from food-grade polypropylene (PP), making it suitable for use in food production, processing, and storage environments such as butchery, seafood, and poultry operations. Please note: Black versions are made from recycled polypropylene and are not food-grade.
The 13.5 L nesting crate weighs approximately 620 g. It is described by Richmond as “virtually indestructible” and designed for long-term, heavy-duty use in commercial and industrial settings. Its rigid polypropylene structure maintains shape under load while resisting impact and chemical exposure.
Richmond’s nesting crates are versatile and used across multiple industries:
Food production & processing: butchers, seafood and poultry merchants use them for storing and preparing ingredients.
Education & libraries: as mobile storage tubs for books, stationery, and classroom materials.
Government facilities & offices: for document storage; compatible lids help protect contents from dust and moisture.
General storage: nesting design saves space when empty.
Yes, a matching lid is available for the 13.5 L nest crate, sold separately under the NLR135 series (white or black).
