- Containers selected for flexitank transport must have a gross weight rating of at least 30,480 Kgs.
- Containers must be no more than 10 years old.
- Both side walls should be corrugated for the entire length of the side wall. Any container with flat decal panels must be rejected.
- There should not be any deformation to any of the container walls.
- Each door must have a minimum of two locking bars and each locking bar must be retained by a minimum of three locking bar brackets.
- All locking bar cams should lock into both top and bottom locking bar cam retainers correctly.
- Handles should position freely into door handle retainers and door handle catches should fully close.
- Structural parts of the door; vertical sections, upper and lower ‘C” sections should be free from buckling and dents. All hinges should be in working order and free moving.
- The floor must be free from splinters and protruding nails, screws, and other fixings.
- Any container with any of the following features should be rejected:
- Gouge greater than ½” (15mm) deep irrespective of length
- Gouge more than ¼” (6mm) deep and greater than 6” (150mm) wide irrespective of length
- Repaired sections larger than 2’ (610mm) x 2’ (610mm)
- De-lamination of the floor boards or any other damage affecting floor strength
- Difference in height between adjacent plants/panels greater than ½” (15mm)
- Holes in the floor or walls other than nail holes/li>
- Excessive rust
For a pdf copy of this post, click the following link which will take you to the LinkedIn Profile of EPT Flexitank Sales Manager, Jennifer Phillips. Scroll down to the bottom and click How To Select A Flexitank Container. You may need to log into your existing LinkedIn account.
This is the first in a series of Flexitank Training Posts.
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