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Field notes from the production hall
Practical guides on specifying, buying and operating containers: dimensions, insulation, connections, lead times and the questions that get real answers.
Flat rack, open top or hard top: 42 100 kg against 28 230 kg
A 20 ft flat rack carries 49 percent more than a 20 ft open top on the same footprint. The payloads, the roof openings that actually govern a lift, and the third option most comparisons leave out.
Standard or High Cube: what 305 mm of container height actually changes
A 20 ft High Cube gives 2698 mm of internal height against 2393 mm standard, and 2585 mm at the door against 2280 mm. What that buys, what it costs in payload, and when a purpose built module beats a conversion.
Vending booth, sales kiosk or gatehouse: picking the unit by its numbers
Four gatehouse units, 3.5 m2 or 7.3 m2, with none, one or three glazed openings. The specification they share, what 1.6 kN/m2 of snow load and EXC2 to EN 1090-1 actually buy, and when the answer is an office module instead.
How to specify an office container: a buyer's checklist
What to check before you order an office container: dimensions, PIR insulation, electrics, climate, delivery terms and the questions that separate a manufacturer from a trader.
Planning a sanitary container: connections, capacities and the checklist that prevents surprises
How to plan a sanitary container installation: water and waste connections, septic and tank sizing from 2 to 10 m3, heating, ventilation and the handover documents to require.