The difference between stillages and cages: choosing the right solution for your business
When it comes to safe and efficient storage and transportation, stillages and cages are two of the most trusted solutions across industries. While they may look similar, their functions and benefits are distinct. At Lowe Stillages & Cages, we manufacture certified, British-made products trusted worldwide. Understanding the difference between stillages and cages will help you choose the right solution for your operations.
What is the difference between a stillage and a cage?
Both stillages and cages are designed for storage and transport, but they are not interchangeable. Their construction, durability, and applications set them apart.
Stillages
- Construction: Heavy-duty steel frames with sides (sheeted or mesh), optional lids, and drop fronts.
- Strength: Load capacities ranging from 500kg up to 2,000kg+ depending on design.
- Stackability: Built to stack securely without the need for racking.
- Applications: Perfect for heavy, bulky, or fragile goods that require protection in storage and transit.
Cages
- Construction: Lightweight, mesh-sided structures, often with open access.
- Flexibility: Suitable for items that do not require full protection.
- Mobility: Frequently fitted with castors for ease of movement.
- Applications: Ideal for logistics, retail replenishment, laundry, or waste management.
Stillages and cages in different industries
- Automotive: Stillages safely transport engines, chassis, and panels within production lines.
- Manufacturing: Used for raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods. Explore our range of manufacturing stillages for flexible solutions.
- Agriculture: Sheeted stillages protect crops, seeds, and equipment from weather and contamination.
- Construction: Heavy-duty stillages handle steel, pipes, and blocks securely on site.
- Retail & warehousing: Cages and stillages streamline stock control and space efficiency.
- Logistics & distribution: Both solutions optimise transport efficiency and protect goods in transit.
- Textiles & apparel: Stillages keep rolls of fabric protected from damage during storage and handling.
- Food & beverage: Hygienic stillages and cages are essential for bottles, cans, and packaged items.
- Waste management: Mesh cages provide secure storage and transport of recyclable materials.
Why choose Lowe Stillages & Cages?
- Made in Britain: Proudly manufactured in the UK.
- Certified quality: CE and UKCA accredited for compliance and safety.
- Durability: Designed from premium-grade steel to withstand long-term heavy use.
- Custom solutions: Tailor-made designs for your exact requirements.
- Trusted worldwide: Serving industries from local agriculture to global automotive manufacturing.
Choose the right solution for your business
Investing in the right storage and transportation solution can cut costs, improve efficiency, and protect your products. Whether you need sheeted stillages for heavy duty protection or mesh cages for flexible handling, Lowe has the expertise and product range to deliver.
