What are Bin Blocks Used For?
You can search and find many uses for bin block. However, National Block manufactures a specific type of bin blocks. The sizes we produce are massive, each weighing from 3000 to 4000 lbs each! Because of their size, they are not used by the general public for things like retaining walls or gardening. However, our large bin blocks are used in various applications, primarily by commercial builders and contractors.
Common Uses and Applications For Bin Blocks:
Storage Bins
Bin blocks are known for their exceptional strength and durability. These qualities make them perfect for outdoor material storage. In addition to being able to withstand heavy loads and harsh conditions, these interlocking blocks also resist pests and other creatures that might ruin the contents with other less durable methods. Furthermore, the versatility of these blocks allows you to make different configurations for storage.
- Nursery & Landscape Suppliers commonly use bin blocks for storing mulch and aggregates
- Municipalities and salt service companies will use these blocks for salt storage
- Junkyards or Scrapers use them to compartmentalize and store recyclable materials
Security Barriers
Another way that these blocks are used is by making security barriers. As mentioned before, these interlock blocks are strong. Their size and weight makes them great for security applications. Have you seen the giant wall at the Toledo Jeep plant? You can get a good view of it from the freeway. That entire wall was built to prevent thieves from smashing into the area and stealing vehicles. That wall wall uses the type of bin block National produces.
In addition to Automobile, Farm Equipment and other vehicle manufacturers using them to prevent theft or damage, our bin blocks have additional uses as security barriers:
- The are used parking lot management and traffic control, to ensure people are vehicles are safe in the parking lot and to discourage speeding
- For political rallies, demonstrations and other social events they are employed for crowd control and funneling people to make an area secure
- Add property separation to the list of applications and it becomes clear that large bin block has many uses as security barriers
Anchor Weights
Used as anchor weights National’s bin block can offer stability and are easy to handle. In addition, they are cost-effective compared to other anchoring materials and are reusable! Anchor weights are needed in a variety of industries including; Agriculture, Construction, Defense/Military, Maritime Shipping, Recreation and more.
Here are some examples of applications using bin block anchor weights:
- Outdoor venues and events with very large tents use them as effective counter weights
- Stabilizing free standing walls
- Marinas and boardwalks will use them to stabilize floating docs and anchor piers during construction
Bin Block Availability
Our Bin Block is generally stock and available with no order limitations. However, during the spring and fall there are times when we do run out. We sell them based on a first come first server basis, so if you anticipate a need for them, please place your order as soon as possible.
Please call us to discuss delivery options.