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MAXI – lock-it© Dividers, Separators and Slot-In Divider Strips for Large Components

The MAXI – lock-it© dividers and separators are a robust and flexible solution for the structured subdivision of GLTs, pallet boxes, pallet collars, large load carriers, bulk containers, Paloxes, crates and transport containers. The modular slot-in divider strips divide large container interiors into individual compartments so that medium-sized to large components can be stored clearly, assigned to defined positions and staged separately from one another.

The divider strips are particularly suitable for the organised separation of cast parts, stamped parts, turned parts, milled parts, metal components, plastic parts, assemblies, housings, spare parts, automotive components and assembly items. A defined compartment layout reduces the mixing of different items and supports organised material staging in storage, production, assembly, order picking and internal transport.

Depending on the version, MAXI slot-in divider strips are available in lengths of 750 mm, 950 mm or 1150 mm, heights of 55 mm, 120 mm, 180 mm or 200 mm and thicknesses of 10 mm or 15 mm. The 28 mm or 37 mm grid enables repeatable compartment layouts. The strips can be cut to the required internal container dimensions and combined lengthwise and crosswise.

The MAXI series is part of the lock-it© system for plastic compartment inserts and dividers. For complete pallet-based load units, Plastic Union also offers suitable pallet collars and plastic pallets for storage and transport.

Technical Features of MAXI Slot-In Divider Strips

• System: lock-it© HD MAXI
• Product type: compartment divider, separator, slot-in divider strip, divider comb and subdivider
• Lengths: 750 mm, 950 mm and 1150 mm
• Heights: 55 mm, 120 mm, 180 mm and 200 mm
• Thickness: 10 mm or 15 mm depending on the version
• Grid: 28 mm or 37 mm
• Design: cut-to-size and modular slot-in system
• Applications: GLTs, pallet boxes, pallet collars, large load carriers, Paloxes, crates and transport containers

How Does the MAXI Slot-Together System Work?

The MAXI system consists of cut-to-size plastic divider strips with regularly spaced slots. When assembled, the longitudinal and transverse strips engage with one another at the defined grid positions. This creates a right-angled plastic compartment grid with individual storage areas for components that need to be stored, staged or transported separately.

The slot-in divider strips can be arranged lengthwise and crosswise within the load carrier. Depending on the required compartment layout, several parallel partitions, uniformly sized cells or differently dimensioned storage areas can be created. This allows the compartment division to be adapted specifically to the dimensions, geometry and quantity of the components.

The system is suitable for fully subdivided GLTs and pallet boxes as well as partial subdivisions in which only selected areas of a container need to be structured. The modular slot-in construction enables application-specific compartment layouts without requiring a completely custom moulded insert for every configuration.

Flexible Compartment Sizes with 28 mm and 37 mm Grids

Depending on the height, MAXI slot-in divider strips use either a 28 mm or a 37 mm grid. MAXI variants with heights of 55 mm and 120 mm use a 28 mm grid, while the higher 180 mm and 200 mm versions use a 37 mm grid.

The regular grid allows narrow, wide, elongated or mixed compartment sizes to be created. The slots in the longitudinal and transverse divider strips engage with one another to form defined compartment positions for series-production parts, assemblies, spare parts, pre-picked components and other industrial goods.

The suitable grid depends on the selected MAXI height and the required compartment size. Component dimensions, weight, position, removal direction, accessibility and required lateral guidance should also be taken into account when planning the compartment layout.

Cut to Size for Different Internal Container Dimensions

MAXI divider strips are available in initial lengths of 750 mm, 950 mm and 1150 mm and can be cut to the required internal dimensions. This allows them to be adapted to standardised and individual GLTs, pallet boxes, pallet collars, Paloxes, crates and other large containers.

The actual usable internal dimensions are decisive when designing the compartment grid. In addition to length and width, container contours, reinforcing ribs, access openings, sloping side walls, floor geometries, flaps and available internal height should also be considered. This allows the compartment divider system to be positioned correctly within the intended load carrier.

MAXI Dividers for GLTs, Pallet Boxes and Pallet Collars

Compartment Dividers for GLTs and Large Load Carriers

In GLTs and other large load carriers, MAXI compartment dividers can be used to assign medium-sized and large components to defined compartment positions. The subdivision reduces the loose mixing of different items inside the container and supports structured inventory management and organised material supply for production and assembly areas.

For recurring processes, the same compartment layout can be used in multiple GLTs. This makes it easier to standardise component positions, quantities and removal sequences in series production, order picking, sequencing and intralogistics.

Separators for Pallet Boxes and Bulk Containers

MAXI slot-in divider strips create individual compartments inside pallet boxes and bulk containers, separating different components or item variants from one another. The compartment sizes can be adapted to the parts being stored.

Uniform grid layouts can be created as well as differently sized storage areas for series-production parts, semi-finished products, spare parts, assemblies and technical components of different dimensions.

Compartment Grids for Pallet Collars and Pallet Frames

Pallet collars and pallet frames can also be structured with MAXI dividers. Cut-to-size slot-in divider strips form defined storage areas within the pallet-based load unit and support the organised staging of components. The specific configuration must be matched to the usable internal dimensions, collar height, pallet surface, component geometry and intended handling process.

Depending on the application, a low compartment divider can be selected for flatter components or a higher MAXI version for greater lateral separation. Accessibility for inserting and removing the components should remain appropriate for the intended process.

Dividers for Paloxes, Crates and Reusable Containers

Paloxes, industrial crates, transport crates and reusable containers can also be subdivided using the MAXI system. The modular principle is particularly suitable for recurring material cycles between suppliers, storage, production, assembly, quality assurance and dispatch.

Which Components Can Be Separated with MAXI Dividers?

The MAXI system is intended for medium-sized to large components that need to be stored, staged or transported in defined positions within larger containers and load carriers. Typical examples include:

• cast, forged and metal parts
• larger turned parts and milled parts
• stamped, bent and pressed parts
• plastic parts and larger injection-moulded components
• housings, covers and technical moulded parts
• shafts, pins, bushes, rings and flanges
• assemblies and pre-assembled components
• automotive components and series-production parts
• spare and wear parts
• assembly components and pre-picked parts
• technical components with different dimensions

The specific suitability depends on the dimensions, weight, geometry, centre of gravity and surface requirements of the components. Fill level, transport route, removal direction, accessibility and required lateral guidance should also be considered.

Structured Storage and Separated Material Staging

Separating Components and Item Variants

By subdividing the interior of the load carrier, each item group or component can be assigned a defined storage area. This reduces the mixing of different components and makes similar variants, article numbers or processing states easier to identify and assign.

Organised Supply for Production and Assembly

A clearly structured compartment layout supports organised material staging at workstations, production lines, assembly areas and order-picking stations. Components can be identified more quickly and removed from their defined compartment positions.

Keeping Components Separate During Internal Transport

Within the large load carrier, the compartment dividers separate components or item groups from one another. This can reduce direct contact, shifting and mixing during handling and internal transport. The complete transport securing concept must always be matched to the component, fill level, container, load unit, transport route and handling conditions.

Standardising Recurring Processes

Defined compartment positions support recurring storage, assembly, production and order-picking processes. When identical layouts are used in several load carriers, item positions, quantities and material sequences can be reproduced consistently.

MAXI Compartment Dividers for Industrial Applications

MAXI dividers and separators can be used across a wide range of industrial sectors and process areas:

• Automotive and supplier industry: for series-production parts, assemblies, housings and components in recurring material cycles
• Mechanical and plant engineering: for machined parts, assemblies, spare parts and assembly components
• Metalworking and machining: for cast, stamped, bent, turned and milled parts
• Plastics processing: for injection-moulded parts, moulded components, covers and technical plastic parts
• Electrical engineering and equipment manufacturing: for housings, assemblies and electromechanical components
• Intralogistics and contract logistics: for order picking, sequencing, storage and internal transport
• Spare parts logistics: for organised inventories and defined item positions in large containers
• Series production and assembly: for standardised material staging at production lines and workstations

Typical Applications for MAXI Dividers and Separators

• subdividing GLTs and large load carriers
• equipping pallet boxes with defined compartments
• structuring pallet collars and pallet frames
• subdividing Paloxes and bulk containers
• storing medium-sized to large components separately
• assigning series-production parts and item variants to defined positions
• staging cast, turned, milled, stamped and plastic parts
• arranging assemblies and assembly components clearly
• separating components during internal transport
• creating order-picking and sequencing containers
• staging material for production and assembly workstations
• structuring transport containers for reusable logistics cycles
• standardising recurring compartment layouts
• reducing the mixing of different components

Advantages of lock-it© MAXI Slot-In Divider Strips

• robust compartment division for large load carriers
• can be cut to individual internal container dimensions
• modular slot-in design and flexible combination
• suitable for GLTs, pallet boxes, pallet collars, Paloxes and crates
• uniform or differently dimensioned compartments can be created
• 28 mm or 37 mm grid depending on the MAXI version
• different lengths and heights for application-specific layouts
• improves organisation, clarity and component separation
• supports storage organisation, production supply, assembly and order picking
• suitable for production, storage, assembly, intralogistics and transport
• can be used for recurring and standardised compartment layouts
• suitable for integration into reusable container and pallet-based systems

MAXI Dividers in Different Heights

The MAXI series is available in four heights. This allows the appropriate slot-in divider strip to be selected according to component height, container height and required lateral guidance. Lower variants are suitable for flatter components and easily accessible compartment layouts, while higher variants provide greater lateral separation for taller components.

Typical variants include MAXI55, MAXI120, MAXI180 and MAXI200. MAXI55 and MAXI120 use a 28 mm grid, while MAXI180 and MAXI200 use a 37 mm grid. Depending on the version, the material thickness is 10 mm or 15 mm.

Which MAXI Height Is Suitable for the Application?

The appropriate height is not determined solely by the height of the load carrier. The dimensions, weight, geometry and position of the components as well as the required lateral guidance and accessibility are also important.

• MAXI55 is suitable for flatter components and low compartment divisions with good accessibility.
• MAXI120 is suitable for many medium-height components and typical storage, production and assembly applications.
• MAXI180 and MAXI200 provide greater lateral separation for taller or vertically arranged components.

The divider strip should not make removal of the components unnecessarily difficult. At the same time, it should provide the lateral separation required for the intended compartment layout.

Planning Individual MAXI Compartment Layouts

To create a suitable compartment layout, the usable internal dimensions of the container and the dimensions of the components should first be determined. It can then be established how many compartments are required and whether they should be uniformly or differently dimensioned.

The following information is particularly helpful for planning:

• container type and container designation
• usable internal length, internal width and internal height
• dimensions, geometry and centre of gravity of the components
• component weight and number of parts per container
• required number and arrangement of compartments
• required lateral guidance
• required accessibility and removal direction
• surface sensitivity of the components
• use in storage, production, assembly or order picking
• manual or semi-automated handling
• requirements during internal transport
• required number of identical compartment layouts

On this basis, it can be assessed which MAXI height, length, thickness and grid version is suitable for the respective application and how the slot-in divider strips should be cut and combined.

MAXI or MINI – Which lock-it© System Is Suitable?

MAXI dividers and separators are particularly suitable for companies that need to store medium-sized to large components clearly, transport them separately and stage them in defined positions within GLTs, pallet boxes, pallet collars, Paloxes or other large load carriers.

The system is frequently used in intralogistics, automotive manufacturing, mechanical engineering, metalworking, plastics processing, assembly, series production and spare parts logistics. The available heights, thicknesses and grid sizes support larger and more robust compartment layouts.

If smaller components need to be subdivided in AKL containers, KLT containers, Euro containers, standard containers or drawers, the MINI – lock-it© system for small parts and smaller containers is generally the more suitable solution. For GLTs, pallet boxes, pallet collars and medium-sized to large components, the MAXI system provides the more robust compartment divider solution.

Frequently Asked Questions About MAXI Dividers and Separators

What Are MAXI Dividers?

MAXI dividers are cut-to-size plastic slot-in divider strips that are assembled to form compartment grids and container subdivisions. They divide the interior of a GLT, pallet box, pallet collar or other large container into individual storage areas for medium-sized to large components.

For Which Containers Is the MAXI System Suitable?

The MAXI system can be used for GLTs, large load carriers, pallet boxes, pallet collars, Paloxes, bulk containers, industrial crates and suitable transport containers. The usable internal dimensions and the requirements of the respective application are decisive.

How Are MAXI Slot-In Divider Strips Adapted?

The strips are available in lengths of 750 mm, 950 mm and 1150 mm and can be cut to the required internal dimensions. The longitudinal and transverse strips are then slotted together at the defined grid positions until the required compartment layout is created.

Can Compartments of Different Sizes Be Created?

Yes. By combining cut-to-size longitudinal and transverse divider strips, uniformly sized, wide, elongated and differently dimensioned compartments can be arranged within the same plastic compartment grid.

Which MAXI Heights Are Available?

MAXI55, MAXI120, MAXI180 and MAXI200 variants are available. The suitable height is selected according to container height, component height, component weight, component position, required accessibility and lateral guidance.

Which Grid Do MAXI Slot-In Divider Strips Use?

MAXI55 and MAXI120 use a 28 mm grid. The higher MAXI180 and MAXI200 variants use a 37 mm grid. The grid defines the possible positions at which the longitudinal and transverse slot-in divider strips engage with one another.

Are MAXI Dividers Suitable for Reusable Logistics?

Yes. The modular compartment divisions can be used in repeatedly operated GLTs, pallet boxes and transport containers. With identical load carriers, defined compartment layouts can be reproduced for recurring storage, production, assembly and transport processes.

Can MAXI Dividers Be Used with Plastic Pallets and Pallet Collars?

Yes. In a suitably planned pallet-based system, the pallet forms the load-bearing base, the pallet collar provides lateral containment and the MAXI divider strips structure the usable interior. Pallet dimensions, load capacity, internal dimensions, component weight, compartment positioning and the complete load unit must be considered together.

Do MAXI Compartment Dividers Replace Complete Load Securing?

No. MAXI divider strips structure and separate components within the load carrier. Depending on the component weight, centre of gravity, fill level, transport route and complete load unit, additional measures such as lids, interlayers, padding, strapping, anti-slip materials or other securing equipment may be required.

When Should the MINI System Be Selected?

The MINI system is designed for smaller components and smaller containers such as AKL containers, KLT containers, Euro containers, standard containers and drawers. For larger components and large load carriers, the more robust MAXI system is generally the more suitable choice.

Request Custom MAXI Dividers and Separators

For a suitable compartment layout, the container type, usable internal dimensions, required compartment arrangement, component size, component weight and intended application should be known. On this basis, it can be assessed which MAXI height, length, thickness and grid version is best suited to the application.

Where possible, please send us the container designation, usable internal dimensions, a sketch of the required compartment layout and details of the components to be inserted. This allows a suitable MAXI compartment divider system to be planned for storage, material staging, production, assembly, order picking, series production or internal transport.