Industrial Roll Container sales and manufacturing since 1981

Knowing the weight of the loads to be transported and therefore the maximum load capacity required of the trolley is crucial when choosing a Roll Container. Not only because the cart must be able to support the weight, but because this factor also affects the operational safety and durability of the cart.

Italiana Contenitori containers are made with lightweight but very strong metal structures sized to support high loads without deformation or sagging. In operational practice, the overall load capacity of the industrial trolley depends largely on the installed wheel kit, which is the most stressed element during handling. The correct choice of wheels, depending on weight, type of pavement and frequency of use, makes it possible to ensure stability, smoothness and safety even in intensive working environments.

It is important to remember that special attention should be paid to load distribution within the Roll Container to avoid abnormal stresses on the structure and wheels and reduce the risk of instability during maneuvering.

Roll Containers are not always loaded: being mobile elements intended to connect processes and workings, for a significant part of their time they operate empty. In many logistics contexts, optimizing empty volumes significantly affects cost, time, and flow organization.

Roll Containers Italiana Contenitori’s roll containers are designed to meet these needs through compenetrable solutions : industrial trolleys designed to fit one inside the other when not in use, drastically reducing the empty footprint. This feature is particularly useful in distribution circuits and returns.

Roll Containers manufactured by IC disassemble without any equipment, this allows for quick separation of sides and base: a single assembled Roll Container cart can hold up to five disassembled Roll Containers inside, optimizing transportation, storage and return of empty carts.

The range is available in different sizes and heights to accommodate different load volumes and enable efficient management of both operational and logistical space, without compromising maneuverability and safety.

Noise and operating comfort concretely affect the daily user experience and operator safety, especially in environments where Roll Containers are moved frequently or over long distances.

Beyond the dimensions, which affect the maneuverability of the trolley, at this juncture we must bring attention to the wheel kit, which must be chosen according to the environment, the pavement, the required load capacity, and the intensity of use.

Italiana Contenitori offers four wheel kits designed to meet specific operational needs:

• Standard Kit: polypropylene wheels, with a balanced configuration for indoor use and normal warehouse activities.
• Silent Kit: rubber wheels, ideal for sensitive environments such as health care facilities, hotels and industrial laundries, where it is important to reduce noise and vibration.
• Intenso kit: high-strength nylon wheels designed for frequent use and more demanding routes.
• Forte Kit: nylon-polyurethane wheels designed for high loads and intensive, continuous use.

The most common configuration involves two fixed wheels, which help maintain the trolley’s trajectory and stability, and two pivoting wheels, which facilitate maneuvering and changes of direction. In particularly narrow or complex environments, fully pivoting configurations can be adopted, prioritizing agility of movement over course stability.

To further increase operational safety, Roll Containers can be equipped with brakes on the pivoting wheels, which are useful for locking the truck during loading and unloading operations or in parking areas.

The correct choice of wheel kit, together with a stable structure and balanced load distribution, results in smooth, comfortable and safe handling, reducing noise, vibration and operator fatigue over time.

The number of tailgates on a Roll Container directly affects the level of containment of goods and ease of access during loading and unloading. The choice depends mainly on the type of product being handled and the degree of protection required.

• Roll Container 2-sided: suitable for bulky, well-packed goods that do not require full containment and need quick access to cargo.
• Roll Container with 3 sides: an intermediate solution that offers greater lateral stability while maintaining good accessibility, ideal for shelf replenishment, inventory and bulk item handling.
• Roll Containers with 4 sides: ensure complete containment of goods and are particularly suitable for delicate or valuable products; versions with a folding door further facilitate loading and unloading.

Depending on the specific use, the most suitable configuration can be chosen by balancing protection, convenience and operational speed.

Under normal use, a Roll Container has an estimated average life span of more than 10 years.

With its sturdy metal construction and the ability to replace individual components such as wheels, sides or shelves, the life cycle of the cart can be further extended. With proper use and regular maintenance, a Roll Container can be considered a long-term, practically permanent investment from an operational point of view.

Yes, Italiana Contenitori Roll Containers are designed with a modular structure that allows for quick and easy assembly and disassembly by a single operator, without the use of equipment.

• Standard models: average assembly and disassembly time of about 5-10 minutes.
• Large or accessorized models: approximate times up to 15-20 minutes.

This modularity also allows individual components such as wheels, side rails or shelves to be replaced without having to replace the entire trolley, with a clear cost and maintenance advantage.

Regarding the management of empty Roll Containers, there are two main solutions for optimizing empty logistics:

1. Disassembly and stacking: the side rails and accessories are disassembled and stacked neatly. A particularly effective method is to use a single assembled Roll Container to hold the components of the other disassembled carts inside, drastically reducing the footprint.
2. Compenetrable models: designed to be inserted into each other when empty, they allow the occupied volume to be reduced in seconds, without disassembly operations. This solution is ideal when operational speed is the priority.

Italiana Contenitori offers a full customization service across the entire range: custom Roll Containers are no exception.

The company provides an in-house technical department that supports the customer in the study of customized solutions, designed according to actual operational and logistical needs. The direct control of the entire production cycle allows for a smooth transition to Roll Container production, even on a large scale.

Customization can cover different aspects of the Roll Container, including:

• Dimensions outside the range standard
• Accessories and components, including shelves, special sides, and dedicated configurations.
• Structure and functionality of the cart according to the type of goods and workflows, optimizing ergonomics, accessibility, and loading capacity.

Customization can also include cart fleet identification systems, such as metal plates punched with company data or file folders, useful for more efficient logistics management.

With direct production without intermediaries, the customer dialogues directly with the factory, resulting in tailored solutions designed to improve storage, handling and organization of internal flows.

Requesting a quote for professional Roll Containers on Italiana Contenitori is easy and can be done through different ways, designed to fit the operational needs of each company.

1. Request a quote through
   You can register on the site and use the quote request system as in any e-commerce: you select the products you are interested in, place them in the quote cart, and submit your request. Our sales staff will normally contact you back within one business day.
2. Quick Inquiry from the Product Page
   Within each product tab is the On-the-fly Info function, which allows you to request specific information about the displayed Roll Container without interrupting your navigation or leaving the page.
3. Direct phone contact
   You can contact the company by phone to speak with a sales engineer without obligation, receiving support in choosing the Roll Container best suited to your needs.
4. Email contact
   Alternatively, a detailed request can be sent to commerciale@italianacontenitori.com, indicating type of Roll Container, quantity and context of use.

Our sales and technical team is always available to advise and guide customers in choosing the most effective solution.