Ideal for bananas – the SB3 bulk bin from Craemer

How and where do bananas turn yellow? They only ripen after being picked, during storage. The perforated SB3 plastic bluk bin from Craemer is the ideal solution for the ripening process of this popular tropical fruit. This is demonstrated on a plantation in Central America. The plastic container meets all the requirements for storage: it is stackable, hygienic, easy to clean and dry. The one-piece moulding and heavy-duty construction also make the container extremely robust.

The SB3 bulk bin is optionally available in a closed or perforated version, with three runners or nine feet. Photo: Craemer Group

The SB3 bulk bin in industry standard size is made of high-quality, food-safe polyethylene and is 100 percent recyclable. This container has a height of 31.1 ", a capacity of 160 gallons and a payload of 1,550 pounds. The box is also temperature-resistant from -22 to +104 degrees Fahrenheit, briefly up to +194 degrees. The SB3 is optionally available in a closed or ventilated version, with three runners or nine feet. Depending on the version, it weighs 95.9 or 91.5 pounds. This means that the bulk bin can be used in a wide range of applications in different climate zones.

Ventilated version for fruit storage

The ventilated version of the SB3 box is particularly suitable for fruit, such as grapes, bananas and avocados. The chamfered vents ensure good air circulation, protecting the delicate fruit skins from damage and preventing mould growth. The SB3 box has proved particularly useful in an agricultural facility in Central America, where Craemer bulk bins are used to ripen green bananas. After 90 hours of storage in SB3 boxes, the unripe tropical fruits have a rich yellow color and are free of bruises and mould when reaching the shops or processing plants. The management is “very pleased” with the results.

The ventilated version of the SB3 bulk bin has proved its worth in an agricultural facility in Central America for ripening green plantains. Photo: Craemer Group

Status of Information: 04/2025