Crate types
Types of wooden crates
Open field crates, closed cases, lidded boxes and reusable pallet collars — how each form is built and where it fits.
Wooden tara & storage notes · Germany
Wooden crates and timber storage, explained plainly.
River Crate Co. collects working notes on the wooden boxes and crates used to move and store goods in Germany — from open field crates and closed cases to pallet collars — alongside practical guidance on stacking and timber care.
Topics
Three reference areas
Each topic is written as a standalone reference and links to the related material where it is useful.
Storage
Storage & stacking
Laying out a dry store, keeping crates off the floor, and stacking patterns that stay stable and accessible.
Care
Timber care & upkeep
Cleaning, drying and inspecting wooden tara so boxes last across many handling cycles.
At a glance
Common crate dimensions
Sizes vary by maker and use. The values below describe widely used reference formats rather than a single fixed standard.
- Euro pallet base1200 × 800 mm
- Half pallet base800 × 600 mm
- Pallet collar height~200 mm per ring
- Field crate timberSoftwood, sawn
Confirm exact dimensions with the supplier before planning a store.
Reference framing
How "wooden tara" is grouped here
Across this site, wooden packaging is grouped by structure rather than by product:
# structural families open_crate -> slatted sides, airflow closed_case -> boarded sides, lidded collar_system -> pallet + stacking rings tray_box -> shallow, nesting # selection driver choose_by(load, climate, reuse_cycles)
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