Work-in-progress (WIP) racking holds parts and materials between production stations — different job than a storage bin, and different things to check when sizing it. Sizing to the Part, Not Just the Space WIP racking is usually sized to the parts moving through it, not... Continue reading

Most of what RDR sells is used and reconditioned — it’s usually the better value. But there are real situations where new is the right call. Here’s how to tell which one you’re in. Fleet Consistency If containers need to match — same dimensions, same... Continue reading

Every drop-bottom bin RDR sells is reconditioned: repaired where needed and confirmed fully functional, not cosmetically restored to like-new. Because this bin type has a moving part, reconditioning here covers more than the frame. Hinge Integrity The hinge is the part of the bin that... Continue reading

“Self-dumping hopper” and “drop-bottom bin” get used interchangeably by buyers searching for fast-empty industrial containers, but they’re two different mechanisms. Here’s the actual distinction, so you land on the right product. Self-Dumping Hoppers: Whole-Bin Tilt A self-dumping hopper empties by tipping the entire bin body... Continue reading

Drop-bottom bins have one thing solid bins don’t: a moving part. That changes what “condition” means a little, but the used-vs-new math is the same as any other industrial container. The Cost Case for Used Used industrial containers typically sell 30–60% below new. Drop-bottom bins... Continue reading

Drop-bottom bins solve a specific problem on production lines: getting contents out fast without lifting or tipping the whole bin. Here’s what to look at when sizing one. How the Drop-Bottom Mechanism Works These bins are typically fabricated with steel corrugated sides. One end of... Continue reading

Every plastic bin RDR sells is reconditioned. Here’s exactly what that means, so there are no surprises when your bin arrives. The Repair Process Damaged knock-down bins are repaired before resale — broken latches and gates, which are the most common failure point on a... Continue reading

Collapsible plastic bins started in one industry and spread because the core advantage — space savings when empty — applies almost anywhere material moves. Automotive These bins were originally developed for the auto industry to carry OEM parts to assembly lines, and that use case... Continue reading

Plastic knock-down bins age differently than steel, which changes the used-vs-new calculation a bit — but the fundamentals are the same: cost, condition, and fit. The Cost Case for Used Used industrial containers typically sell 30–60% below new, and plastic bins follow that pattern. Since... Continue reading