Container Options in Phoenix AZ
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Usually, when you see shipping containers in images, it has the same look to it. Stacked, similar colors, the same size, and the same type. Only very rarely is that true. And contrary to what you may be thinking, there isn't one universal standard in shipping containers. There are many different types. These correspond to the type of cargo being transported. For example, the shipping container used to ship cars wouldn't be the same one that would be used to transport documents or even dangerous chemicals. Along with there being lots of types of construction types, they also have various sizes for whatever is needed. But of course, it's no use in just telling, you have to know for yourself.
The first and by far the most common type used and seen are dry storage containers. They are an industry standard, usually coming in size of 20ft, 40, and 10. So if you need storage shipping containers call AZ Storage Containers today!
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Another type is flat rack containers. These are like basic steel shipping containers with collapsible sides where the sides can be bent to create a large rack and carry a wide variety of goods.
One of these is useful if you have certain heights and weights, such as open-top containers. With an interchangeable top that can be removed completely to make an open-top for the quick shipment of goods of any height.
Another type is especially useful for the shipment of food, this being refrigerated ISO containers. These are shipping containers governed by a temperature that always has a low temperature monitored carefully. These are used primarily for shipment over long distances with perishable items such as fruits and vegetables.
Similar to that are such types that are insulated or thermal. These are the vessels for freight storage that come with ventilation that helps them to retain a higher temperature. Material choice is thus made to give them a long life without being affected by constant high-temperature exposure. These are best suited for long-range commodity transportation.
Even things such as car containers exist. Car carriers are vessel storage areas designed specifically for long-distance car shipping. They arrive with retractable sides that aid a car securely fit inside the containers without the risk of spot damage or movement.
For more important shippings, special-purpose containers are available. These are the storage units specially designed for special purposes, not the standard containers. These are mostly used by high-profile facilities such as weapons and fire experts. as such, the construction and composition of their materials depend on the specific purpose to which they have to meet. But security remains a top priority in most cases.
Along with there being different types for a wide variety of shipping, there are also varying heights and weights associated with such containers. The common heights are in increments of 20 and 40 but also go along with type. This includes but is not limited to; 20 ft dry shipping container, flat rack shipping container, open-top shipping container, ventilated shipping container, refrigerated shipping container, tank shipping container. Also 40-foot versions of the same types, and varying other dimensions.