JINLONG | EC01 Egg Shifting Crate — 360-Egg Capacity
Product Overview
The Jinlong EC01 Egg Shifting Crate is an industrial-grade poultry farm essential designed for the efficient collection, storage, and transportation of eggs at scale. With a single crate holding 360 eggs, this robust HDPE egg box dramatically reduces the number of handling trips required on busy laying farms — saving labor time and minimizing egg breakage during daily operations.
Unlike disposable cardboard egg trays or flimsy plastic alternatives, the EC01 is built for long-term repeated use. Its dual-function stackable and nestable design means crates can be stacked securely when loaded with eggs and nested compactly when empty — maximizing both storage efficiency in coolers and space savings in warehouses.
Manufactured by Jinlong in Yancheng, Jiangsu, China, the EC01 is produced using 100% new virgin HDPE material, ensuring consistent product quality, food-safe contact surfaces, and the structural integrity required for heavy-load stacking in commercial egg farming environments.
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Key Features & Core Advantages
1. Large 360-Egg Capacity Per Crate
Each EC01 crate accommodates 360 eggs in a single unit — equivalent to 12 standard 30-egg trays. This dramatically reduces the number of individual containers to manage, speeds up egg collection rounds, and simplifies inventory counting on large-scale layer farms. Less handling means fewer breakages and lower labor costs per egg handled.
2. Stackable & Nestable Design — Best of Both Worlds
The EC01 features a purpose-built dual-function design: when loaded with eggs, crates stack securely on top of each other for space-efficient cold storage or transport loading. When empty, crates nest compactly inside one another, reducing the storage footprint by up to 60% compared to non-nestable boxes. This is especially valuable for farms that cycle large quantities of crates daily.
3. 100% New Virgin HDPE Material
Every EC01 crate is injection-moulded from 100% new virgin high-density polyethylene — no recycled content, no degraded resin, no hidden quality compromises. Virgin HDPE delivers maximum impact resistance, UV stability, resistance to temperature fluctuations, and food-safe contact properties. This ensures the crate maintains its structural integrity through thousands of use cycles without warping, cracking, or surface degradation.
4. Robust Structural Integrity for Heavy Loads
At a loaded capacity of 360 eggs, a full EC01 crate can hold significant weight. The engineering-grade HDPE frame and reinforced base are designed to bear multiple stacked crates without deforming — critical for safe cold room stacking and pallet transport. Robust corner guards and ribbed sidewalls provide additional structural stiffness.
5. Easy to Clean & Farm-Hygiene Compliant
The smooth internal and external HDPE surfaces resist bacterial adhesion and are easy to wash down with standard farm disinfectant solutions. Unlike wooden egg crates that absorb moisture and harbor pathogens, the EC01's non-porous plastic construction supports strict biosecurity and hygiene protocols on commercial layer farms.
6. Any Color Available
Jinlong offers full color customization on the EC01 to support farm management color-coding systems. Assign specific colors to different flocks, housing blocks, collection shifts, or egg grades — making visual inventory management faster and more accurate. Standard and custom Pantone colors are available.
7. Optimized for Palletizing & Container Shipping
100 sets pack into 3.5 m³ — a packing density optimized for sea freight container loading. Stackable empty nesting means importers can bring in large volumes economically, while the durable HDPE construction withstands the rigors of international shipping without damage.
Product Specifications
| Brand | Jinlong (金龙) |
| Model | EC01 |
| Product Name | Egg Shifting Crate / Egg Crate / Egg Box |
| Capacity | 360 Eggs per Crate |
| Material | HDPE (100% New Virgin High-Density Polyethylene) |
| Dimensions | 68 cm (L) × 37 cm (W) × 36 cm (H) |
| Color | Any color available (custom orders accepted) |
| Feature | Stackable & Nestable |
| Applications | Egg Farm Collection, Cold Storage, Transport, Sorting |
| Used For | Egg Farm (Layer Farm / Commercial Poultry Operations) |
| Packing | 100 sets / 3.5 m³ per carton |
| MOQ | 1 Piece |
| Origin | Yancheng, Jiangsu, China |
EC01 vs. Standard Plastic Egg Tray — Full Comparison
See how the Jinlong EC01 outperforms conventional egg trays across every key category:
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Feature |
Jinlong EC01 Egg Crate |
Standard Plastic Egg Tray |
| Capacity | 360 eggs per crate | 30 eggs per tray |
| Material | 100% new virgin HDPE | Recycled or virgin plastic |
| Stacking | Stackable & nestable design | Stackable only |
| Space Efficiency | High — nests flat when empty | Moderate |
| Durability | Long-term reusable crate | Limited reuse cycles |
| Color Options | Any color available | Usually limited colors |
| Hygiene | Easy to clean, smooth surface | Varies by product |
| Farm Application | Transport & storage crate | Hatching & collection tray |
| Packing per Carton | 100 sets / 3.5 m³ | Varies |
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Farm Application Guide — When & How to Use the EC01
The EC01 is a versatile farm tool suitable across every stage of egg handling:
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Farm Stage |
Recommended Use |
Why EC01 Works |
| Egg Collection | Collect & carry freshly laid eggs | 360-egg capacity reduces trips; rigid frame prevents cracking |
| Cold Storage | Stack crates in walk-in cooler/fridge | Stackable design maximizes vertical space; nestable saves space when not in use |
| Transport | Move eggs between farm & packing house | HDPE resists impact; stable stack prevents toppling in transit |
| Egg Sorting Station | Hold eggs during grading & sorting | Large capacity handles high-volume output; easy to carry with full grip |
| Wholesale/Retail | Deliver eggs to markets & processors | Reusable crate reduces per-delivery cost vs disposable trays |
Why Choose the Jinlong EC01 Egg Crate?
The EC01 was designed by listening to the real challenges of commercial egg farmers:
- 360-egg capacity — handle more eggs with fewer containers and less labor
- Stackable when full — maximize cold room and truck space
- Nestable when empty — save up to 60% warehouse space vs non-nestable boxes
- Virgin HDPE — no recycled plastic, consistent quality every batch
- Any color — supports farm color-coding and inventory management
- Long service life — reusable for years, significantly lower cost-per-use vs disposable trays
- Easy hygiene — smooth surfaces, pressure-washable, disinfectant-compatible
- Robust for transport — HDPE frame withstands stacking pressure and transit vibration
- Efficient shipping — 100 sets / 3.5 m³, optimized for container freight
- Trusted manufacturer — Jinlong, specialist poultry equipment producer, Yancheng, China
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Applications & Target Customers
- Commercial Layer Farms — High-volume daily egg collection and cold room storage
- Egg Packing Houses & Grading Stations — Hold eggs during automated and manual sorting
- Hatcheries — Transport fertile eggs safely between incubation rooms
- Egg Wholesalers & Distributors — Reusable transport crate for cost-efficient delivery
- Poultry Equipment Importers & Distributors — High-demand product for all egg-producing markets
- Supermarket & Retail Supply Chains — Hygienic, stackable crates for egg logistics
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q1: What is the difference between a stackable and nestable egg crate?
A: Stackable means the crates can be placed on top of each other when loaded with eggs — essential for cold storage and truck loading. Nestable means empty crates fit inside one another to reduce the space they occupy when not in use. The EC01 is both, giving you the best of both worlds: efficient full crate storage and compact empty crate storage.
Q2: How many eggs does one EC01 crate hold?
A: Each EC01 crate holds 360 eggs. This is equivalent to 12 standard 30-egg trays, making it ideal for high-volume layer farms where moving large quantities of eggs quickly and safely is a daily priority.
Q3: Is the EC01 suitable for use in cold rooms and refrigerated storage?
A: Yes. The HDPE material used in the EC01 is stable across a wide temperature range and is unaffected by cold room or refrigerated storage conditions. The stackable design maximizes vertical space utilization in coolers, helping farms store more eggs in the same footprint.
Q4: Can the EC01 be cleaned and disinfected?
A: Absolutely. The EC01's smooth, non-porous HDPE surfaces can be cleaned with standard farm detergents and disinfectants. This makes it compatible with commercial egg farm biosecurity protocols, including pressure washing and chemical sanitization between use cycles.
Q5: Can I order the EC01 in a specific color?
A: Yes. Jinlong accepts custom color orders for the EC01. Color-coding crates by flock, housing block, shift, or egg grade is a proven farm management practice that the EC01 fully supports. Please provide your preferred color or Pantone reference when placing an inquiry.
Q6: What is the packing configuration for bulk orders?
A: The EC01 is packed at 100 sets per carton with a volume of 3.5 m³. This packing configuration is optimized for cost-effective sea freight container loading. Please contact us for FCL pricing on larger volume orders.
