Archive for July, 2010
Monday, July 26th, 2010
The products should be stacked at least a foot away from the front panel (which is the end opposite the doors!) and at least a foot from the ceiling for maximum efficiency. This allows the airflow to pass under the product (through the t-bar flooring) and up by the doors, before passing over the top and back down again. It is important to remember that a refrigerated container is designed to maintain the temperature of the goods placed inside rather than to blast freeze them.
Monday, July 26th, 2010
As with any shipping container it is important that it is sited on a level surface in order the doors can open easily. This is especially important with a refrigerated container as the motor that maintains the temperature must be kept level for safety reasons. Sometimes it can be helpful to place the container on sleepers or slabs to level up any minor discrepancies. Whilst it is the responsibility of the purchaser to make sure that the site is prepared, our drivers will be happy to help wherever they can to make sure the container is properly placed.
Monday, July 26th, 2010
Because a shipping container is made of steel it requires little regular maintenance. The only thing we would suggest is to make sure that the door hinges and locking rods are greased at regular intervals.
Monday, July 26th, 2010
All shipping containers have vents with baffles to let air in and keep water (be it sea or rain!) out. However, all items that you store in a container carry moisture (even clothes!) and on a sunny day that moisture will turn into vapour which, as the temperature drops in the evening, will become water droplets that collect on the ceiling and start dripping. If you require extra protection we can supply moisture traps which are made only from PE/PP plastics and salt, which are non toxic and recyclable. One trap should last approximately three months in a 20 foot container.
Monday, July 26th, 2010
In an ideal world shipping containers should be placed on level ground as otherwise it can make it difficult to open and shut the container doors easily. However, sleepers or paving slabs can be used to help the shipping container to sit level. Although it is the buyers responsibility to make sure the ground is adequately prepared our drivers will help with positioning the container wherever possible.
Monday, July 26th, 2010
Shipping containers are classed as temporary structures and therefore do not, in most cases, need planning permission unless you are in a preservation area. If you have any doubts it could be worthwhile checking with your local planning authority for your own peace of mind.
Monday, July 26th, 2010
As long as there is good access and the lorry can get to the site without going on rough or muddy ground the container can be put almost anywhere within reach of the hi-ab crane. The container is placed to the side of the vehicle and therefore needs about 20 foot width to offload with no overhead cables or overhanging trees in the way. If you have any doubts about delivery/access please contact us to discuss any concerns.
Monday, July 26th, 2010
Shipping containers are made of high tensile, rust inhibiting corten steel and are therefore very strong and secure. The most vulnerable area of any container will always be the doors and therefore we recommend a lock box and a high security padlock to reduce the risk of unauthorised access.
Monday, July 26th, 2010
We stock various sizes of containers from 8ft to 40ft. Our Container Sizes chart gives details of the weight and sizes of each which we hope you will find useful.
Monday, July 26th, 2010
Yes. Due to Health and Safety regulations if you contact us 48 hours in advance we will, where possible, arrange for you to view your shipping container prior to purchase. We have locations all over the UK so please let us know your nearest depot.
