Crate Expectations

Here at Easycrate we have great expectations for our crates and we hope to exceed your expectations when it comes to our crates too! Here’s what makes our crates so special and why you should consider renting our great crates:

Not only are our crates environmentallyfriendly, reusable and hygienic as they can be washed clean, they are perfect for a whole myriad of uses such as for packing, storing and transporting office equipment. They are often used extensively in office relocations especially by our parent company Edward Baden in numerous different projects. As they are much stronger than traditional cardboard boxes they are much safer and able to protect your goods in transit. Easily staked and handled they are much easier to manoeuvre making your move a lot easier.

Hiring crates is also less expensive than buying boxes; our hire options mean that renting crates has never been easier, allowing you to get the benefits of our crates with ease. We deliver andcollect, so you only need to store them when you’re using them. We also supply all the aids such as sack barrows, labels, and skates so you can get packing straight away. What could be simpler! We live up to our great expectations so try out the Easycrate service today. Contact us today and speak with one of our moving industry experts, we’re sure we will exceed your crate expectations!

Super Crates!

We’re not saying that our plastic crates could possibly don a red cape and start flying around, saving the planet from impending doom – that really would be crazy! But they certainly do their part for a number of reasons in saving the planet via their eco friendly properties, here’s why...

First and foremost our storage crates are made from recyclable materials such as melted down plastic items like drinks bottles. This not only stops these plastic items from ending up in landfill it also reduces the amount of energy required to construct our reusable plastic creates – a win win formula for our environment!

The plastic crates biggest enemy; the Lex Luther to our Superman, the Green Goblin to our Spiderman is the cardboard box. Cardboard boxes are made out of precious trees, with alarming levels of deforestation needed to created cardboard, using our plastic creates eliminates mindless felling of tress.

Reduce landfill – cardboard boxes are by no means as strong and reusable as plastic crates which means that they are usually discarded after one or two uses. Cardboard boxes can be recycled but in many cases they just end up in landfill which is wasteful and takes up precious space. As our plastic creates are so resistant not only to weather conditions but hard everyday use, they are durable and can withstand even the heaviest handed work forces!  

Reusable plastic crates are not just better for the environment but also more convenient to use than cardboard boxes and other moving equipment, making them an affordable solution for home or office moves. Get in contact today to find out about our super crates and be sure to check out our special offers for our monthly not to miss deals.  

Crater Crates

We think you will be surprised as to how much our crates can hold; they may as well be called Crater Crates! From office files, to paper to kitchen utensils they are spacious and substantial enough to hold a variety of items safely and securely.

We offer computer lidded crates, standard lidded crates and our whopping meter lidded crates, all made from durable plastic, easily wiped clean and widely reusable they are the perfect material for a variety of jobs from office moves and house moves to spring cleans and organising!

Now they may be big but they are still easily staked and manoeuvred with our handling equipment such as sack barrows and skates.

For more information about our great creates and handling equipment, get in contact now and speak to one of our experienced staff. 

Bundles of Fun!

Now we’re not saying that moving house or office is exactly Fun... It’s a lot of hard work, planning and preparation! But our half price bundles which are this month’s special offer certainly do ease the pain quite a bit!! We have 3 different types of bundle on offer suitable for a range of needs.

Small Bundle: 2 Skates, 50 Labels, 100 Security seals, including 1 week’s hire – 50% saving! £11/05 plus VAT

Medium Bundle 2:  2 Sack barrows, 50 Labels, 100 Security seals, including 1 week’s hire - 50% saving! £16.35 plus VAT

Large Bundle 3: 50 standard crates, 10 computer crates with foams, 10 flat screen covers, 60 labels, 120 seals, sack barrow, including 1 week’s hire – 50% saving! £50.18 plus VAT

So take advantage of these great offers this month by getting in contact and speaking to one of our industry experts today! 

Thinking Outside the Crate

We pride ourselves here at Easycrate on providing durable, reusable and eco friendly plastic crates that are suitable for a myriad of uses. 

Some of our clients across the way in China hired our crates out and used them wine coolers for an event... this made us think what else you could use our plastic crates for!?

So far we've come across crate furniture, crate lighting, crate art! Maybe even in our current cold spell as a make shift toboggan!

Can you think of any other wacky uses for our plastic crates?

To find out more about our plastic crates please view our website or get in contact today. 

Safe Lifting Tips

Injury through improper lifting of heavy objects is very common and leaves people in serious and long lasting pain -but it is avoidable. Do not fall victim to common back injury by taking note of these simple tips as recommended by the NHS when lifting your crates:

 

 

1) Think before you lift 
Plan the lift. Where is the load going to be placed? Use appropriate handling aids where possible. Will help be needed with the load? Remove obstructions. For long lifts, such as from floor to shoulder height, consider resting the load mid-way to change your grip.

2) Keep the load close to the waist
Keep the load close to the waist for as long as possible while lifting. The distance of the load from the spine at waist height is an important factor in the overall load on the spine and back muscles. Keep the heaviest side of the load next to the body.

3) Adopt a stable position
Your feet should be apart with one leg slightly forward to maintain balance (alongside the load if it's on the ground). Be prepared to move your feet during the lift in order to maintain a stable posture. Avoid wearing over-tight clothing or unsuitable footwear, such as heels or flip flops.

4) Ensure a good hold on the load
Where possible, hug the load close to the body. This may be a better option than gripping it tightly with the hands only.

5) Don't bend your back
A slight bending of the back, hips and knees at the start of the lift is preferable to either fully flexing the back (stooping) or fully flexing the hips and knees – in other words, fully squatting.

6) Don’t flex the back any further while lifting 
This can happen if the legs begin to straighten before starting to raise the load.

7) Don't twist
Avoid twisting the back or leaning sideways especially while the back is bent. Keep your shoulders level and facing the same direction as the hips. Turning by moving your feet is better than twisting and lifting at the same time.

8) Keep your head up 
Keep your head up when handling the load. Look ahead, not down at the load once it has been held securely.

9) Move smoothly 
Don't jerk or snatch the load as this can make it harder to keep control and can increase the risk of injury.

10) Know your limits 
Don't lift or handle more than you can easily manage. There's a difference between what people can lift and what they can safely lift. If you're in doubt, seek advice or get help.

11) Lower down, and then adjust 
Put the load down and then adjust. If you need to position the load precisely, put it down first, and then slide it into the desired position.

So when packing and moving your crates, remember these handy tips to ensure you stay safe and healthy. Visit our website to view our range of useful crates or for more information about hiring our crates please get in contact.   

Get Your Skates On...

Did you know Easycrate is running a promotion in March that with every 100 Crates you get FREE Skate hire?!

 

Our Rubber Topped Skates are the ideal piece of equipment for moving those larger, more awkward items such as desks and filing cabinets. Redeem free skate hire with every 100 crates!

 

So get your Skates on and make the most of this Special Offer! Contact us to find out more about our amazing range of plastic crates and associated products and services.