Enclosing equipment within a prefabricated shipping container frame is the preferred method for transporting high-value assets. Below, we outline key reasons why this approach is widely adopted.
Why Use ISO Containers?
ISO containers are the most commonly used due to their adherence to global standards. These standards ensure that the container frame is compatible with flatbed container trucks, can be easily lifted on and off using cranes, and can be efficiently loaded onto trains or ships. This versatility allows operators to transport containerized equipment offshore with minimal effort. Additionally, insurance companies often favor this method when covering the transportation of valuable machinery worldwide.
Are there size options?
Standard ISO containers are typically available in 20-foot and 40-foot lengths, with a uniform height and width. However, if an asset requires a smaller footprint, container frames can be customized to precise measurements to accommodate specific needs.
Applications of Prefabricated Shipping Container Frames
Generator Engines
High-capacity electrical generators, often diesel-powered, can be transported quickly and safely with minimal risk of damage to complex components. A custom-built prefabricated shipping container frame provides an ideal solution, offering structural integrity and ease of movement.
Hydraulic systems and compressors
Shipping container frames are well-suited for transporting hydraulic systems and compressors. They provide a secure and efficient means of moving expensive machinery while ensuring protection during transit and on-site deployment.
Pumps and cooling systems
Organizations requiring mobile pumping stations benefit from using container frames to transport their equipment securely. Mobile pumping systems are often deployed in emergency situations, making it crucial to utilize readily available transportation methods, such as articulated lorries. Similarly, cooling systems and radiator matrices can be easily transported when fitted within a prefabricated container frame.
Weather stations
Mobile weather radar stations must be portable to quickly respond to changing meteorological conditions. These stations measure critical parameters such as temperature, humidity, wind speed, and atmospheric pressure, serving both commercial and public interests. Military applications also benefit from containerized weather stations, allowing for rapid relocation as needed.
Meteopress has successfully tested its revolutionary mobile C-band Solid State radar in the field, proving it can be rapidly deployed and operated off-grid. The MASEC C-band system overcomes all challenges of radar deployment in a single containerized solution.
Is a CSC Plate necessary?
A CSC Plate, displaying “CSC SAFETY APPROVAL,” should be affixed to container frames. Owners are responsible for maintaining their frames in safe working condition. The International Convention for Safe Containers (CSC) establishes uniform safety regulations to facilitate the international transport of containerized equipment while prioritizing human safety.