Stillage Mesh Cage — Collapsible 1000kg Steel Storage Cage

The stillage mesh cage is a collapsible steel cage rated to 1000kg UDL, built for storing and moving bulk or awkward stock through a warehouse.

It stacks four high, folds to 355mm when empty, and drops into standard 840/838mm deep pallet racking.

What a Stillage Is For

A stillage carries loose, irregular or heavy items that will not sit safely on an open pallet. Offcuts, fittings, castings, returns, fasteners and spare parts all suit one.

Mesh walls keep contents visible, so stocktakes and spot checks do not require unpacking.

Because the stillage mesh cage is rackable, the same unit moves from floor storage to a racking bay to a truck without repacking the load.

Collapsible: What It Actually Saves

Erected, this stillage mesh cage stands 1120mm high. Folded, it drops to 355mm.

Four folded cages stack to roughly 1420mm, against 4480mm for four erected cages. That is close to a 70 percent reduction in occupied height once the cages are empty.

For return freight, seasonal stock or a yard with limited floor space, that difference is the reason to buy collapsible rather than fixed.

Load Rating and Stacking

The 1000kg figure is MAX UDL, or maximum uniformly distributed load. It assumes weight spread evenly across the base rather than concentrated on one corner or a single point.

Safe stacking height is four cages. Confirm with us whether that applies to loaded or empty cages before you plan a stacking layout, because the two figures are rarely the same.

Finish: Check This Before You Order

This stillage mesh cage is finished in electro galvanising, an electroplated zinc coating. Electro galv is thinner than hot-dip galvanising and is specified for internal or covered use.

For sustained outdoor exposure, weather and salt air, a hot-dip galvanised cage is the correct choice. Do not treat the two finishes as interchangeable.

Specifications

• Item code: MH0125
• Dimensions: 1150mm L × 1150mm W × 1120mm H
• Folded height: 355mm
• Load capacity: 1000kg MAX UDL
• Collapsible: Yes
• Safe stacking height: 4 cages
• Construction: Heavy duty base, SHS frame, 50 × 50 × 3.5mm mesh walls
• Finish: Electro galvanised
• Rackable: Yes — fits standard 840/838mm deep racking
• Engineering certification: Certificate issued 9 March 2023

Engineering Certification

An engineering certificate was issued for this stillage mesh cage on 9 March 2023. Request a copy before purchase if your site requires documented load ratings for audit or insurance purposes.

Any storage equipment used in a workplace should be selected, loaded and inspected in line with your own risk assessment and site procedures.

Browse the full range of warehouse racking and materials handling equipment. If you need a smaller unit, compare the wire cage for pallets, or the galvanised mesh cage for outdoor use. Workplace storage guidance is published by Safe Work Australia, and storage equipment standards are maintained by Standards Australia.

SHORT DESCRIPTION (above Add to Cart)

Collapsible stillage mesh cage, item code MH0125. 1150 × 1150 × 1120mm, rated 1000kg MAX UDL, stacks four high and folds to 355mm when empty. Heavy duty base with SHS frame and 50 × 50 × 3.5mm mesh walls, electro galvanised finish. Fits standard 840/838mm deep pallet racking. Engineering certificate available on request.

💬 Before You Go — Setting Up a Stillage System?

Running MH0125 stillages in your warehouse? Leave a review with your stack height, what you store in them, and whether you rack them or floor-stack them. Real load patterns from real sites are worth more to the next buyer than a spec sheet. And if you need a hot-dip finish, a different footprint, or a half-drop gate, tell us — we’d rather source it than lose you to a substitute. 📦

Load ratings apply to uniformly distributed loads on a level surface. Do not exceed the stated capacity or stacking height, and do not stack damaged or deformed cages. Selection, loading, stacking and periodic inspection of storage equipment are the responsibility of the site operator and should follow your own risk assessment and applicable workplace safety obligations. Request current engineering certification if your site requires documented load ratings.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a stillage cage and how is it different from a pallet cage? The terms overlap heavily in Australian usage. Broadly, a stillage is a self-supporting steel container that holds its own load and stacks on itself, while a pallet cage is a collar or frame fitted over a separate pallet. This unit is self-supporting and rackable, so it functions as both.

What does 1000kg MAX UDL actually mean? UDL is uniformly distributed load — the weight assumed to be spread evenly across the base. A 1000kg UDL rating does not mean the cage will safely take 1000kg concentrated on one corner or on a narrow footprint. Distribute dense loads across the base.

Does the 4-high stacking limit apply loaded or empty? The spec sheet states a safe stacking height of four without distinguishing. Contact us to confirm for your load weight before designing a stacking layout, because loaded and empty limits usually differ.

Will it fit my pallet racking? It is specified to fit standard 840mm and 838mm deep racking. The cage footprint is 1150 × 1150mm, so check your beam length and confirm your racking’s own rated capacity per beam level independently of the cage rating.

How much space does folding actually save? Erected height is 1120mm; folded height is 355mm. Four folded cages occupy roughly 1420mm of vertical space against 4480mm erected — around a 70 percent reduction. That matters most for return freight and off-season storage.

Can I leave it outdoors? Electro galvanising is an electroplated zinc coating intended for internal or covered use. It is thinner than hot-dip galvanising and offers less protection in sustained weather or coastal conditions. For genuinely outdoor storage, specify a hot-dip galvanised cage.

What is the mesh specification? The construction is listed as 50 × 50 × 3.5mm mesh on an SHS frame with a heavy duty base. Contact us if you need the aperture and wire gauge confirmed separately for a compliance submission.

Is engineering certification available? An engineering certificate was issued 9 March 2023. Request a copy before ordering if your site requires documented load ratings for audit, insurance or safety compliance purposes.

How much does the cage weigh empty? Tare weight is not currently published. Contact us before ordering if you need it for freight costing or to confirm your forklift or pallet jack capacity when the cage is loaded.

How is it delivered? This is a bulky steel freight item, not a parcel. Contact us with your postcode and quantity for a delivery quote and lead time before ordering.