AF Shipping Containers

A family of returnable, stackable containers to efficiently transport goods. Sized to fit a standard 48" × 45" pallet, they make optimal use of 102" O.D. wide trailers. Transtac™ is one of the best means of transportation between an assembler and its suppliers.
AF Containers also come in a variety of versions: ventilated bottoms, ventilated sidewalls, reinforced bottoms and with detached lids. The AF Transtac containers are the original industry standard and are perfect for heavy duty, demanding applications.

AF Returnable Containers

They are AF containers with a bottom design which permits cross stacking, regardless of container size. This results in less handling time and labor at line side, and significant cost savings. Heights are calculated to add up to a level pallet load, regardless of how the containers are stacked. For the shipper this means less time is needed to cube a pallet efficiently.

AF Straight-wall Containers meet AIAG standards. Schaefer is the only one who offers it in a ventilated version.
AF Containers are used for storage and transportation applications. It is a favorite of the Automotive Industry Action Group and meets all NAFTA requirements.
It has also found uses in industries like electronics where it is used in closed loop logistics systems. The AF Tote is a heavy duty container with 1/8" thick walls and ergonomic pocket handles. Some accessories include dust cover lids and snap in card holders.
The AF Containers were designed to cube out the AIAG 48" x 45" pallets.
Any size can be ordered in an ESD material to protect your electronic components.
The AF Container is a heavy duty, versitile hand held tote that can be used in multiple industries and applications.