Storage, Carts and Material Handling for Healthcare Facilities

Storage, carts and material handling equipment for hospital central supply, receiving docks, storerooms, laboratories and long-term care facilities. This section covers storage bins and dividers, utility and platform carts, hand trucks and casters, wire shelving, cabinets and modular drawers, totes and containers, plus ladders and scales. Lines from Akro-Mils, Quantum Storage, Rubbermaid, Metro and Cotterman are stocked in case and pallet quantities. Equipment is graded for storeroom, cleanroom-adjacent and dock use. Wholesale case pricing for materials management and facilities procurement.

Akro-Mils # AKM30164 AKROBIN, 18L 11W 10H, ASSTD CLR, 6/CS Ships within 24 Hours $ 243.17	Akro-Mils # 9514 BOX, TOOL, 14'', LOCKING, RED, 6/CRT Ships within 24 Hours $ 127.39	Akro-Mils # 9185 CADDY, ALL PURPOSE, BLUE 13X18X8, 6/CS Ships within 24 Hours $ 69.61	Akro-Mils # 6706 STORAGE BIN TILTVIEW 6BIN Ships within 24 Hours $ 45.33
Akro-Mils # 6704 STORAGE BIN TILTVIEW 4BIN Ships within 24 Hours $ 105.92	Akro-Mils # 66486CLDBL Box Keep Plastic 12Gal Clear/Blue 6/Cr Ships within 24 Hours $ 230.17	Akro-Mils # 42223 DIVIDER BIN PLSTC LNG BLK Ships within 24 Hours $ 37.19	Akro-Mils # 42166 DIVIDER F/33166 BLACK Ships within 24 Hours $ 22.39
Akro-Mils # 41286 DIVIDER, WIDTH, FOR AKM30286, 2/PK Ships within 24 Hours $ 31.65	Akro-Mils # 41166 DIVIDER F/33166 BLACK Ships within 24 Hours $ 24.73	Akro-Mils # 41164 SHORT DIVIDER F/#33164 Ships within 24 Hours $ 22.00	Akro-Mils # 405B1 DIVIDER, BIN, INSIGHT, LENGTH, F / AKM305B1, 6/CS Ships within 24 Hours $ 39.61
Akro-Mils # 405A1 DIVIDER, BIN, INSIGHT, LENGTH, F / AKM305A, 8/CS Ships within 24 Hours $ 101.56	Akro-Mils # 40410 SHELF BINS, LABEL HOLDERS, 4W 2.25H, 24/BX Ships within 24 Hours $ 71.82	Akro-Mils # 40348 AKROBIN DIVIDER, F/30348, 6/PK Ships within 24 Hours $ 106.90	Akro-Mils # 40287 DIVIDER, FOR 30287 30288, 6/PK Ships within 24 Hours $ 63.12
Akro-Mils # 40286 DIVIDER, LENGTH, FOR AKM30286, 4/PK Ships within 24 Hours $ 29.48	Akro-Mils # 40270 AKROBIN DIVIDER, F/30270, 6/PK Ships within 24 Hours $ 40.47	Akro-Mils # 40265 AKROBIN DIVIDER, F/30265, 6/PK Ships within 24 Hours $ 36.62	Akro-Mils # 40260 AKROBIN DIVIDER, F/30260, 6/PK Ships within 24 Hours $ 30.31
Akro-Mils # 40245 AKROBIN DIVIDER, F/30240, 30250, 6/PK Ships within 24 Hours $ 23.51	Akro-Mils # 40239 AKROBIN DIVIDER, F/30239, 6/PK Ships within 24 Hours $ 25.00	Akro-Mils # 40234 AKROBIN DIVIDER, F/30234, 6/PK Ships within 24 Hours $ 22.98	Akro-Mils # 40170 DIVIDERS F/30174, 30178 Ships within 24 Hours $ 48.55
Akro-Mils # 40150 SHELF BINS DIVIDER, F/30150, 30158, 30184, 24/PK Ships within 24 Hours $ 40.08	Akro-Mils # 39120 BIN GRAY 12-1/2X15X12-1/2 Ships within 24 Hours $ 216.80	Akro-Mils # 39085 BIN GREY 21.5LX15WX9H'' Ships within 24 Hours $ 265.94	Akro-Mils # 37678 CONTAINER, STRGT WALL, 23.75X15.75X8.25, 4/CRT Ships within 24 Hours $ 139.00
Akro-Mils # 35301 TOTES NESTSTACK LID, F/35300, 6/CS Ships within 24 Hours $ 103.63	Akro-Mils # 35240 BIN BLUE AKRO 12.5X15.5 Ships within 24 Hours $ 34.95	Akro-Mils # 35230 TOTE STACKABLE 23.5X19.5X Ships within 24 Hours $ 140.89	Akro-Mils # 35200-RED TOTE NEST STACK RED Ships within 24 Hours $ 165.38
Akro-Mils # 35200-GREY TOTE NEST STACK GREY Ships within 24 Hours $ 165.38	Akro-Mils # 35200-BLUE TOTE NEST STACK BLUE Ships within 24 Hours $ 220.92	Akro-Mils # 35190 NEST STACK TOTES 19.5X Ships within 24 Hours $ 188.75	Akro-Mils # 35185 TOTES NESTSTACK, 18L 11W 9H, ASST, 6/CRT Ships within 24 Hours $ 99.33
Akro-Mils # 35010 TOTES NESTSTACK, LABEL HOLDER, 3.75, 6/PK Ships within 24 Hours $ 106.46	Akro-Mils # 34303 BINS STACKABLE Ships within 24 Hours $ 152.52	Akro-Mils # 34301 TUB, GRAY, 17-1/4X11X8IN, 6/CS Ships within 24 Hours $ 68.82	Akro-Mils # 33223R BIN STORAGE PLASTIC RED Ships within 24 Hours $ 141.67
Akro-Mils # 33223G BIN STORAGE PLASTIC GRAY Ships within 24 Hours $ 189.37	Akro-Mils # 33223 BIN, AKRO-GRID, 22-1/2X17-3/8X3IN, 6/CRT Ships within 24 Hours $ 132.50	Akro-Mils # 33220 BIN, AKRO GRID, 22-3/8X17-3/8X10IN, 2/PK Ships within 24 Hours $ 69.23	Akro-Mils # 33168SCLAR BIN, AKRO-GRID, CLEAR, 16-1/2''X10-7/8''X8'', 6/CRT Ships within 24 Hours $ 156.12
Akro-Mils # 33-168B TOTE BOX NO LID 16.5X10X8 Ships within 24 Hours $ 139.94	Akro-Mils # 33166-RED BIN STORAGE 16.5X10.9X6 Ships within 24 Hours $ 158.26	Akro-Mils # 33164 BIN, AKRO GRID, 16.5X10-7/8X4IN, 12/CS Ships within 24 Hours $ 147.02	Akro-Mils # 33105 BIN, AKRO-GRID, 10-7/8X8-1/4X5IN, 20/CRT Ships within 24 Hours $ 195.51
Akro-Mils # 33061 CLEAR SNAP-ON LID Ships within 24 Hours $ 37.97	Akro-Mils # 31182 DRAWER, AKRO, 11-5/8L X8-3/8W X4-5/8H, ASST, 4/CS Ships within 24 Hours $ 41.68

Storage and Material Handling for Central Supply

Material handling equipment organizes the flow of supply from the receiving dock to the storeroom to the point of use. Bins and shelving hold par stock, carts and hand trucks move it, totes and containers transport it between departments, and scales and ladders support receiving and inventory work. This section groups the durable equipment that materials management orders on a replacement and expansion cycle rather than as daily consumables.

Storage and Material Handling Subcategories

Storage Bins and Dividers - Stackable and hanging shelf bins, louvered panel bins, and drawer dividers for small-parts and unit-dose storeroom organization. Akro-Mils AkroBins and Quantum shelf bins are common lines.
Carts, Trucks and Casters - Utility carts, platform trucks, hand trucks and replacement casters for moving supply and equipment between departments. Rubbermaid and Metro utility carts are widely stocked.
Cabinets, Drawers and Shelving - Wire and solid shelving units, storage cabinets and modular drawer systems for storeroom and supply room build-out. Metro wire shelving is a standard line.
Totes, Boxes and Containers - Straight-wall and attached-lid totes, nesting containers and corrugated shipping boxes for inter-department transport and case pick.
Ladders and Scales - Step stools, step and platform ladders for storeroom reach, plus floor, platform and receiving scales. Cotterman step platforms and Detecto scales are common.

Material Handling Formats Available

Subcategory	Common Formats	Representative Brands	Primary Use
Bins and dividers	Stackable, hanging shelf, louvered panel	Akro-Mils, Quantum Storage	Small-parts storeroom organization
Carts and trucks	Utility cart, platform truck, hand truck	Rubbermaid, Metro, Magliner	Inter-department transport
Shelving and cabinets	Wire shelving, drawer cabinet, storage cabinet	Metro, Global Industrial, Akro-Mils	Storeroom build-out
Totes and containers	Straight-wall tote, attached-lid, nesting	Akro-Mils, Rubbermaid	Case pick and transport
Ladders and scales	Step stool, platform ladder, floor scale	Cotterman, Louisville, Detecto	Reach and receiving

Storage and material handling is capital-adjacent equipment that a facility orders on expansion, renovation and replacement cycles rather than daily. Because the equipment standardizes across storerooms, materials management teams benefit from ordering matched shelving, bins and carts on one wholesale account so that components stay compatible as the storeroom grows. Order at the best Wholesale Prices with MAP Medical.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between shelf bins and stackable storage bins?

Shelf bins are open-front bins sized to slide onto wire or solid shelving for small-parts and unit-dose storeroom organization. Stackable storage bins nest and lock together vertically so they build a self-supporting column without shelving. Both are stocked in graduated sizes and are commonly used together in central supply, with shelf bins on racking and stackable bins on the floor or bench.

What sizes and load ratings of utility carts are stocked?

Utility carts are stocked in two- and three-shelf configurations in standard small, medium and large footprints, with load ratings that differ by model. Rubbermaid and Metro plastic utility carts and Metro wire utility carts are common lines. Platform trucks and hand trucks are listed separately for heavier receiving-dock loads. Contact the team for the current size and capacity grid by brand.

What shelving is used in a hospital storeroom?

Wire shelving is the standard storeroom shelving format because open wire decks improve airflow and visibility and meet many facility infection-control layout guidelines. Metro is the widely stocked wire shelving line, available in chrome, epoxy and stainless finishes with add-on units for continuous runs. Solid-shelf cabinets and modular drawer systems are stocked for secured and small-parts storage.

Can facilities order storage and material handling equipment in bulk?

Yes. Bins, carts, shelving, totes, ladders and scales are stocked in case and pallet quantities for hospitals, surgery centers, long-term care facilities, laboratories and licensed distributors. Standing order programs are available for high-velocity items such as shelf bins and totes used in repeating storeroom layouts. Contact the procurement team for tiered case pricing and standing order setup.

What storage products should be in a facility formulary?

A storeroom formulary typically standardizes on one wire shelving line, a graduated set of shelf and stackable bins, one or two utility cart footprints, a stackable tote family, and a step stool or platform ladder plus a receiving scale. Standardizing brands keeps components compatible as storerooms expand. MAP Medical builds consolidated material handling packages matched to facility size and layout - contact the team for an assessment.