Rectangular storage tub with press-fit lid — frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of this storage tub and what does it hold?
The tub measures 161 x 70 x 38mm externally and 146 x 56 x 35mm internally. The sides are slightly drafted — meaning the base is marginally smaller than the open top — which is standard for injection moulded products of this type. The rectangular format is well suited to pens, markers, Sharpies, paintbrushes, small craft tools, pins, needles, buttons, beads, and other small items that benefit from a contained, covered storage solution.
What is this tub best used for?
The combination of rectangular format, snug press-fit lid, impact-resistant construction, and wipe-clean finish makes this tub particularly well suited to classroom and educational environments — distributing and collecting pen sets, art tools, or small craft supplies efficiently. The press-fit lid keeps contents dust-free and secure between uses without needing to fasten any clips. It also works well in craft rooms, sewing spaces, workshops, and home offices for organising small items that need to stay covered and contained.
How secure is the press-fit lid?
The lid presses over a continuous lip running all the way around the top of the base, creating a snug, even fit similar to a food storage container. It will not open accidentally if the tub is knocked or tipped. It is not airtight or waterproof, but the snug fit is tight enough to keep dust and debris out reliably between uses.
What material is this storage tub made from?
The tub is made from high-impact polypropylene — a tougher, more impact-resistant grade of plastic than standard PP. It is opaque white, recyclable, and wipes clean easily. The same material is used in our TOUGH box range, which is designed for demanding classroom and workshop environments.
Where is this storage tub made?
This storage tub is designed, manufactured, and quality-checked at our factory in Sunbury-on-Thames, Surrey. S.B.Weston Ltd has been manufacturing precision injection moulded products in south west London since 1948 — originally from a factory in Teddington, then on Platts Eyot, a small island in the Thames, before moving to our own factory premises in Sunbury-on-Thames in 2002. When you buy a WestonBoxes product, it is genuinely made in Britain — not just branded here.
