Containers
- All
- STANDARD
- OPEN TOP
- FLATRACK
- PLATFORM
- HIGH CUBE
- REFRIGERATED
- BULK
- TANK
- 20'
- 40'
Inside
Dimensions (in mm)
- Length: 5898
- Width: 2350
- Height: 2390
Standard containers are also known as general purpose containers.
They are closed containers on all sides, having a door in one or both ends. Standard containers can have different sizes and weights and are generally used to transport different types of dry cargo.
Inside
Dimensions (in mm)
- Length: 12032
- Width: 2350
- Height: 2390
Standard containers are also known as general purpose containers.
They are closed containers on all sides, having a door in one or both ends. Standard containers can have different sizes and weights and are generally used to transport different types of dry cargo.
Flatrack containers are a structure with a high loading capacity composed of a softwood floor and two walls with a steel frame, one in each end, which may either be fixed or collapsible.
The end walls are stable enough to allow cargo securing means to be attached and several Flatracks to be stacked on top of one another. Flatrack containers are available in 20' and 40'.
Flatracks are primarily used to transport heavier or wider cargo.
Platform containers only have a floor structure (no walls) and are capable of carrying extremely high loads.
Its high load capacity makes it possible to concentrate the weight in a small area. Platform containers are available in 20' and 40' sizes, the latter having a tunnel at each end.
The side rails of the platforms have metal rings and a support capacity of up to 3000 kg.
Platform containers only have a floor structure (no walls) and are capable of carrying extremely high loads.
Its high load capacity makes it possible to concentrate the weight in a small area. Platform containers are available in 20' and 40' sizes, the latter having a tunnel at each end.
The side rails of the platforms have metal rings and a support capacity of up to 3000 kg.
The Refrigerated containers are used for products that need to be transported at a constant temperature, above or below freezing point.
These product types can be divided into chilled and frozen products, depending on the transport temperature specified, examples include fruits, vegetables, meat, and milk products, like butter and cheese.
High-Cube refrigerated units are used especially for products with large volume or light weight (for example, fruits and flowers).
Chilled meat is also often transported hanging, in this case the roof of the refrigerated container is equipped with hooks.
The Refrigerated containers are used for products that need to be transported at a constant temperature, above or below freezing point.
These product types can be divided into chilled and frozen products, depending on the transport temperature specified, examples include fruits, vegetables, meat, and milk products, like butter and cheese.
High-Cube refrigerated units are used especially for products with large volume or light weight (for example, fruits and flowers).
Chilled meat is also often transported hanging, in this case the roof of the refrigerated container is equipped with hooks.
The walls of Open-Top containers are generally made of corrugated steel. The floor is made of wood.
Open-Top containers have the following distinguishing features:
- The roof consists of removable bows and a removable tarpaulin.
- The door header may be swivelled out.
These two structural features greatly simplify the process of packing and unpacking the container. It is particularly easy to pack and unpack the container from above or through the doors by crane or forklift.
Usual dimensions for this type of container are 20' and 40'.
Open-Top containers are used for all types of dry cargo, mas especially for tall cargo.
The walls of Open-Top containers are generally made of corrugated steel. The floor is made of wood.
Open-Top containers have the following distinguishing features:
- The roof consists of removable bows and a removable tarpaulin.
- The door header may be swivelled out.
These two structural features greatly simplify the process of packing and unpacking the container. It is particularly easy to pack and unpack the container from above or through the doors by crane or forklift.
Usual dimensions for this type of container are 20' and 40'.
Open-Top containers are used for all types of dry cargo, mas especially for tall cargo.
Flatrack containers are a structure with a high loading capacity composed of a softwood floor and two walls with a steel frame, one in each end, which may either be fixed or collapsible.
The end walls are stable enough to allow cargo securing means to be attached and several Flatracks to be stacked on top of one another. Flatrack containers are available in 20' and 40'.
Flatracks are primarily used to transport heavier or wider cargo.
Inside
Dimensions (in mm)
- Length: 12032
- Width: 2350
- Height: 2680
High-Cube containers are similar in structure to standard containers, but taller.
In contrast to standard containers, which have a maximum height of 2591 mm (8'6"), High-Cube containers are 2896 mm (9'6") tall. High-Cube containers are for the most part 40' long.
High-Cube containers are used for all types of dry cargo. However, they are particularly suited to transport light, voluminous or bulk cargoes with up to 2,70 m in height.
Bulk (or bulk cargo) containers have three loading hatches in the roof, each with a diameter of approximately 455 mm (1’6"). The distance between the hatches (centre to centre) is 1.83 m (6'). On the door side, there are two discharge hatches, which are sometimes equipped with short discharge tubes.
Some Bulk containers are equipped with forklift pockets, which allow handling by forklifts.
Bulk containers are used, especially, to transport bulk cargo, such as grains, food, or spices.
Tank containers must be at least 80% full, to prevent dangerous surging of the liquids in transit. On the other hand, they must not as a rule be over 95% full, or there will not be sufficient ullage space for thermal expansion.
Tank containers are generally designed for an operating pressure of up to 3 bar (above atmospheric). The test pressure used is 4.5 bar (above atmospheric).
If the cargo requires temperature-controlled transport, Tank containers can be equipped with insulation or heating.
The temperature of the cargo may be precisely controlled using temperature sensors.
Tank containers are used for liquid cargoes, such as:
Foodstuffs: fruit juices, spirits, sweet oils
Chemicals: hazardous materials, such as fuels, toxic substances, corrosion protection agents
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