octabin
octabin noun: a large, octagonal (eight-sided) corrugated bulk container, typically placed on a pallet, used for storing, shipping, and handling large quantities of loose, flowable, or heavy materials.
Noun
octabin (plural octabins)
- A large, octagonal (eight-sided) corrugated bulk container, typically placed on a pallet, used for storing, shipping, and handling large quantities of loose, flowable, or heavy materials.
- Near-synonym: gaylord
- In many industries, handling octabins and bulk bags is a key operational concern. These large containers, typically filled with bulk materials, require tailored solutions to ensure efficient, safe, and loss-free discharge.2026 October, By Loïc Simon, “Octabin tipper: improving ergonomics and productivity in production”, in Palmatic Process
- Synonyms:
- gaylord
Synonyms of octabin
Forms of octabin
| plural | octabins |
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Origin of octabin
From octa- + bin.
Questions about octabin
- What does octabin mean?
- Octabin means a large, octagonal (eight-sided) corrugated bulk container, typically placed on a pallet, used for storing, shipping, and handling large quantities of loose, flowable, or heavy materials.
- What part of speech is octabin?
- Octabin is a noun.
- What is the plural of octabin?
- The plural of octabin is octabins.
Words near octabin in the dictionary
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