The HC Companies Space-Saving Footprint Carry Tray - 20in × 13in × 2.5in H - Black

Self-Orienting Graphics and Automation-Ready Handling in a Compact Footprint

A branded pot that lands facing the wrong way on a retail shelf loses its graphics entirely. The HC Companies Space-Saving Footprint Carry Tray solves that with self-orienting cell geometry that automatically rotates pots to their best-face orientation, aligning printed labels and branded graphics toward the front with no manual adjustment, all within a 20in L x 13in W x 2.5in H footprint that trims bench and shelf space versus bulkier trays.

Flat-filler compatibility lets soil-leveling tools even out potting mix across every cell at once instead of pot by pot, and a lowered sidewall ledge adds structural strength while improving pot graphics visibility on the shelf. The tray runs on roller conveyors and automated potting systems for consistent handling from potting bench through retail display.

Key Features & Benefits

• Space-saving footprint — optimized tray geometry reduces bench and shelf space requirements while keeping full pot-carrying capacity.
• Self-orienting pot rotation — automatically rotates pots to best-face orientation for consistent branded graphics presentation.
• Flat-filler compatible — tray openings accommodate flat-filler tools for fast, precise soil leveling across all positions at once.
• Lowered sidewall ledge — reduced sidewall height adds tray strength while increasing pot graphics visibility for shoppers.
• Roller conveyor and automation compatible — integrates with roller conveyor lines and automated potting systems used in commercial production.

Who Should Use This

Commercial growers, branded plant marketers, and greenhouse operations supplying retail accounts are the direct fit, especially brands that need consistent product presentation once pots reach the shelf.

About The HC Companies

From its Twinsburg, Ohio headquarters, The HC Companies produces plant containers and nursery inserts across several brand names, Dillen among them, for commercial growers and retailers.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the self-orienting feature work for pots in this tray?

Self-orienting cell geometry naturally rotates pots to their best-face orientation as they are inserted, aligning printed labels and branded graphics toward the front automatically. No manual adjustment is needed after loading.

What is flat-filler compatibility?

Flat-filler compatible trays work with flat-fill tools that level potting soil across all tray cells simultaneously rather than filling and leveling each pot individually. That significantly speeds up filling operations.

Is this tray compatible with automated systems?

Yes, the tray is designed to work on roller conveyors and automated potting systems used in commercial greenhouse and nursery production. Its space-saving footprint was engineered with that kind of automated handling in mind.

What accessories are compatible with this tray?

Compatible accessories include the XNSOT162, 01.00 T1G 2 WDTL, and 01.00 T1G Squat PRP Coex hangers and trays. Contact Cannavista for current accessory availability.