Auto-parts workshops handle many part types and a fast turnover pace, so material movement between workstations and storage cannot stop. Warehouse cages fold, stack, and pair with forklifts and pallet trucks, making them a common choice for in-plant turnover and storage. Selection is not about the biggest size but matching the workshop layout and logistics routes.
Size and load capacity come first. Choose the cage dimensions based on the distance from the workstation to the racks and the length of the fork tines; common sizes include 800×600, 1000×800 and 1200×1000. Set the rated load with margin over the heaviest part weight in a single cage, so the mesh and base frame are not deformed by long-term overload.
Stacking and transfer should be considered together. For multi-level stacking, focus on the strength of the base frame and stacking feet; if the cage is moved by forklifts and pallet trucks, check whether the foot-cup height matches and whether a towing attachment is needed. Settle these points first, then let the factory give you the matching sizes and a quote.