Containers are no strangers to most port cities. And in the past few years, because of the emphasis on environmental protection, containers have repeatedly appeared in front of many people, not only in terms of style, but also greatly improved in function. For open containers, they are still relatively new styles. So today, let’s talk about what is called an open container, and what are the standards that need to be met in practical applications.
One. Definition of open container
1. Distinguish from appearance
Generally, there are three categories of fixed containers, folding containers and thin-shell containers. But among them, the more common one is the fixed container. Therefore, there are three types of fixed containers: closed containers, open containers and pallet containers. The general container belongs to two narrow sides for opening. We have seen that in the film domestic Lingling paint, the one that smuggled empty dragon skulls is our common and earliest container model.
In the later period, some Open Side Containers appeared in China, and now we have appeared from the side, and also from the Open Top Container. This is the so-called foldable container, which can be folded or disassembled through four sides, and the main purpose is to open or close the work in a relatively narrow environment. The last type of thin shell is to make all the parts into a steel body, which is not common in our usual transportation, but the weight is relatively light and the transportation cost is relatively low.
2. Distinguish from the material
Now the main material of the container refers to the material of the main part, which is generally made of steel, aluminum alloy and glass. Especially for some long-distance transportation, or under the premise that the product itself is relatively fragile, there are more containers passing through these three materials. Of course, there are other materials such as wood, stainless steel, etc. However, wood is greatly affected by the environment, and the cost of stainless steel is still relatively high, which is one of the reasons why it is not common.
As for other materials, steel has higher strength, stronger structure and better welding performance. It is very effective for waterproofing, and the price is relatively low. However, its disadvantage is that it is relatively heavy, has a relatively large demand for load-bearing, and has poor corrosion resistance.
The advantage of aluminum alloy is that it is lighter, and the exterior is more beautiful. Compared with steel, it is more corrosion-resistant and has better elasticity. Moreover, the shaping time is also relatively fast, and the production cost is very low. However, its welding performance will be relatively poor and easy to deform. The last glass container is that the glass has high strength and good rigidity. Moreover, the glass has less impact on the outside world, and it is more convenient to clean. But glass is also very heavy, and prone to aging, brittle, and weak at some joints.
Two, the use standard of open container
1. Size standard
Generally speaking, according to the size, the size of the open container mainly includes two categories: 20-foot container and 40-foot container. But now because of the variety of goods, there will also be a relatively rare 45-foot container. Not only that, 20-foot containers will also be divided into two categories: open-top containers and flat-bottom containers. The 40-foot container is divided into three categories: high container, open top container and flat bottom container. And 45 feet are generally high cabinets.
2. Weight standard
According to the weight standard, it is mainly a 30-ton container, a 20-ton container, a 10-ton container, a 5-ton container and a 2.5-ton container. Generally speaking, these weight specifications are common, but for some special products, we also have some relatively special ton weights.
3. Special standards for open containers
The above two major features are some standards for basically most of the containers, but if it is an open container, there are several special standards. Because the open type is generally used to carry steel products, or glass products or even machinery, etc., which are relatively heavy, and the size is not very regular. Most of these items are carried by sea, so the standards required for open containers in the process of sea transportation are still very detailed.
The most important thing in shipping is waterproofing. Therefore, as a container supplier, China Yang Zhou Base can formulate certain functional standards for drainage according to the products in the specific container, so as to prevent the possibility of damage to objects during the process of shipping because the water cannot be discharged in time. . Therefore, waterproof canvas and sealing equipment with iron cables are all necessary. And generally, there will be proper drainage channels at the bottom of the open container, which can help the goods not be damaged by soaking in water.
In the current rapid economic development, the development of our global economic integration cannot avoid the use of containers. The China container can carry more objects in a huge volume, and it can also be put on and stacked in the port, which greatly saves the use of space. Coupled with more advanced loading and unloading tools and better packaging materials, the damage rate of items is greatly reduced. Become an indispensable prop in the transportation process now! And China Yangzhou base, as a manufacturer, its open container is a more high-quality logistics tool in line with the current transportation!
