Kalmar Loaded Container Handlers Phoenix

Container Handling Tips

The definition of a "loaded container" for the purpose of securing and container handling; is a container other than in the tare or empty condition. Containers must be treated as loaded, unless otherwise confirmed. In order to maintain safety, when securing or handling containers, environmental conditions like for instance wind has to be taken into consideration. The word loaded refers to the container's maximum gross weigh rating. To be able to guarantee that the centre of gravity is kept as low and central as possible, the load should be equally distributed all around the container.



Having an evenly distributed load it is advantageous to avoid lack of vehicle stability, and excessive tilting, so as to maintain safety. A cargo which is even helps to avoid unacceptable vehicle axle loading, and unacceptable load concentrations.



The eccentricity of the center of gravity varies, with the load distribution in the container. It is extremely essential that the designers of handling equipment and containers take this into account in the engineering process. Like for example, when 60 percent of the load by mass is distributed in 50 percent of the length of the container measured from one end of the machine, the eccentricity corresponds to 5%.



In order to make certain that the machinery used is right for the cargo, care has to be taken to make sure it is safely attached to the container and that the container is free to be handled. Specific attention must be paid to the possibility of the container tilting because of the eccentricity of the center of gravity. When raising any container whose centre of gravity is mobile or eccentric, like a bulk container, a tank container a thermal container with a refrigerating unit or a container with a liquid bulk bag, either integral or clip on, or any container with a hanging cargo, extreme care should be taken when lifting these.



Different methods for handling containers other than the ones already mentioned may be taken into consideration, but just after careful assessment of the equipment by means of which the container is to be handled. With regards to worldwide container standards, the methods of operation are foreseen. Safety is paramount in every situation and time should be taken prior to starting in order to make certain all situations are handled in the best possible way and overall efficiency is maintained.

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