A global seafood processing company faced relentless equipment degradation in their coastal facilities:
Corrosion Damage: 60% of traditional metal pallet crate solutions corroded within 18 months, requiring $220,000/year in replacements.
Temperature Challenges: Daily cycles from -10°C (cold storage) to 35°C (processing areas) warped container joints.
Regulatory Failures: Salt-laden air triggered FDA hygiene violations due to flaking rust.
The client demanded containers engineered to survive decades in aggressive environments without maintenance.
Developed with metallurgy experts, our corrosion-resistant metal pallet crate system features three innovations:
Advanced Cold-Galvanizing:
20μm Zinc Layer: Electrostatic spray ensures uniform coverage across all seams and weld points
Self-Healing Protection: Zinc sacrificially corrodes before steel, protecting scratched surfaces
1,200-Hour Salt Resistance: Exceeds ASTM B117 standards vs. 600 hours for hot-dip steel
Structural Optimization:
Q345B Carbon Steel: 345MPa yield strength balances durability and weight
Laser-Welded Joints: Eliminate moisture-trapping crevices in every metal pallet crate
Climate-Adaptive Engineering:
Thermal Expansion Joints: Rubber gaskets absorb temperature stress
Sloped Roofs: Prevent water pooling in monsoon regions
After 36 months in continuous operation:
Zero Corrosion: No rust or pitting across 500 containers (third-party verified)
Cost Reductions:
• 70% lower replacements ($66,000/year saved)
• 30% reduced cleaning from non-porous surfaces
Full Compliance: Exceeds FDA and EU 1935/2004 food-contact standards for metal pallet crate applications
Southeast Asia Coastal Deployment:
• 85% humidity + 5mg/m³ salt air
• Zero visible corrosion at 36 months vs. 12-month competitor lifespan
Accelerated Testing:
• -20°C to 50°C daily cycles
• 0.02mm/year corrosion rate vs. 0.15mm on painted steel
Capton: Mybox cold-galvanized metal pallet crate after 3 years in high-salinity environment
Beyond seafood processing, our solution resists:
Chemical Plants: Sulfuric acid vapors + abrasive particulates
Agriculture: Fertilizer exposure + UV degradation
Renewable Energy: Offshore wind farm salt spray
End-of-life containers maintain 95% recyclability - supporting circular economy goals.
The seafood processor's ROI analysis revealed:
• 10-year lifespan vs. 3-year industry standard
• 40% residual value from pristine condition
• 15% equipment insurance discounts
Ready to eliminate corrosion costs? [Contact Mybox] for a free site audit or download our Cold-Galvanized ROI Calculator.
