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OverviewDry FreightFlat RackOpen TopReefer

Textainer's specification for general cargo containers (20ft, 40ft & 40ft High Cube) has been developed with the goal to provide Textainer and its customers with the best equipment available by incorporating a combination of the best suited materials, design features and quality control procedures.

This specification is a "work in progress" evolving by constantly adopting features that enhance equipment performance and minimize damages and repair costs.

Built to uniformly high quality, Corten steel specification

One of the lowest repair costs per on-hire day in the industry

Continuous new building program in main demand locations

Standard Specifications

Ratings	20' Standard	40' Standard	40' High Cube	45' High Cube
Maximum Gross Weight	30,480 kg (67,200 lb.)	32,500 kg (71,650 lb.)	32,500 kg (71,650 lb.)	32,500 kg (71,650 lb.)
Tare Weight	2,200 kg ( 4,850 lb.)	3,700 kg ( 8,168 lb.)	3,890 kg ( 8,587 lb.)	4,700 kg (10,360 lb.)
Payload	28,280 kg (62,350 lb.)	28,800 kg (63,482 lb.)	28,610 kg (63,063 lb.)	27,800 kg (61,290 lb.)
External Dimensions
Length	6,058 mm (19'-10½")	12,192 mm (40'-0")	12,192 mm (40'-0")	13,716 mm (45'-0")
Width	2,438 mm (8'-0")	2,438 mm (8'-0")	2,438 mm (8'-0")	2,438 mm (8'-0")
Height	2,591 mm (8'-6")	2,591 mm (8'-6")	2,896 mm (9'-6")	2,896 mm (9'-6")
Internal Dimensions
Length	5,900 mm (19'-4¼")	12,025 mm (39'-5½")	12,025 mm (39'-5½")	13,556 mm (44'-5 11/16")
Width	2,348 mm (7'-8½")	2,348 mm (7'-8½")	2,348 mm (7'-8½")	2,352 mm (7'-8 9/16")
Height	2,385 mm (7'-9 7/8")	2,385 mm (7'-9 7/8")	2,690 mm (8'-9 7/8")	2,698 mm (8'-10 1/4")
Door Opening
Width	2,340 mm (7'-8 1/8")	2,340 mm (7'-8 1/8")	2,340 mm (7'-8 1/8")	2,340 mm (7'-8 1/8")
Height	2,275 mm (7'-5 5/8")	2,275 mm (7'-5 5/8")	2,578 mm (8'-5½")	2,585 mm (8'-5 13/16")
Cube
Cube Capacity	33.04 m³ (1,166 ft.³)	67.34 m³ (2,377 ft.³)	75.95 m³ (2,681 ft.³)	86.0 m³ (3,040 ft.³)
Test Loads
Stacking	97,200 kg (214,290 lb.)	97,200 kg (214,290 lb.)	97,200 kg (214,290 lb.)	97,200 kg (214,290 lb.)
Transverse Racking	15,240 kg ( 33,600 lb.)	15,240 kg ( 33,600 lb.)	15,240 kg ( 33,600 lb.)	15,240 kg ( 33,600 lb.)
Longitudinal Racking	7,620 kg ( 16,800 lb.)	7,620 kg ( 16,800 lb.)	7,620 kg ( 16,800 lb.)	7,620 kg ( 16,800 lb.)
Floor Strength	7,260 kg ( 16,000 lb.)	7,260 kg ( 16,000 lb.)	7,260 kg ( 16,000 lb.)	7,260 kg ( 16,000 lb.)

Features and Benefits

Features	Benefits
Corten steel construction and high grade paint systems for exterior and interior	Longer life and higher performance of container coatings
Stringent on line quality control program	Ensures consistency of manufacturing and quality
Recessed areas on front and rear sills	Avoid frequent damages to front and rear sills from chassis twist locks
Double “C” section bottom rails	Stronger than “C” section bottom rails, eliminates need and maintenance of side floor rails
Reinforced bottom rails at lower corner castings	Avoid frequent damages to bottom rails from chassis twist locks
Upgraded stacking capabilities: 8 high at 30 Tons; 10 high 24 Tons	More flexibility in vessel stowage with no tare weight penalty
Vertically oriented fleet numbers and decals installed in recess corrugation	Protection of fleet numbers from handling damages to avoid decal replacements
Modified "C" type lower door gasket	Minimize moisture retention between door and gasket to avoid corrosion
Door corrugation profile matching profile of side wall corrugation	Ease of repairs by adopting standard profiles
Stainless steel door holdback	Stronger than nylon door holdbacks Minimize need for replacement of lost or damaged door holdbacks
Open section front header sections	Better corrosion protection and easier to repair
Open section tunnel bolster	Better corrosion protection easier to repair than boxed section
Extended rear sill top flange	Minimizes floor damages from (forklift) handling equipment
Unexposed floor center rail	Minimize damages, corrosion and repairs to floor center rail
Standard floor board sizes	Interchangeability of most floor boards between 20ft and 40ft floors

Textainer’s flat racks incorporate the most recent design and manufacturing technology to provide a unit that is easy to load and operate. With the highest payload in the industry Textainer’s flat racks are the ideal equipment to carry and ship out-of-gauge and heavy duty cargo.

Highest payload at 52,500 KGS in both Domino and Seadek designs

Worldwide standardization and availability of spare parts

Can be easily folded to be used as a platform or to be easily stacked for ease of storage and transportation

Standard Specifications

Ratings	(20ft - 34 Ton)	(40ft - 45 Ton)	(40ft - 50 Ton)	(40ft - 52.5 Ton)
Maximum Gross Weight	34,000 kg (74,950 lb.)	45,000 kg (99,207 lb.)	50,000 kgs (110,230 lbs)	52,500 kgs (115,742 lbs)
Tare Weight	2,740 kg (6,040 lb.)	4,795 kg (10,570 lb.)	5,000 kgs (11,023 lbs)	5,050 kgs (11,133 lbs)
Payload	31,260 kg (68,860 lb.)	40,205 kg (88,627 lb.)	45,000 kgs (99,207 lbs)	47,450 kgs (104,609 lbs)
Concentrated load over center 2 metre	20,000 kg (44,090 lb.)	25,400 kg (55,997 lb.)	30,000 kgs (66,138 lbs)	30,000 kgs (66,138 lbs)
External Dimensions
Length	6,058 mm (19'-10½")	12,192 mm (40'-0")	12,192 mm (40'-0")	12,192 mm (40'-0")
Width	2,438 mm (8'-0")	2,438 mm (8'-0")	2,438 mm (8'-0")	2,438 mm (8'-0")
Height	2,591 mm (8'-6")	2,591 mm (8'-6")	2,591 mm (8'-6")	2,591 mm (8'-6")
(Folded) Height	370 mm (14½")	641 mm (25¼")	641 mm (25¼")	641 mm (25½")
Internal Dimensions
Length (side access)	5,613 mm (18'-4 15/16")	11,762 mm (38'-7 1/16")	11,648 mm (38’-2 2/16”)	11,652 mm (38’-2 7/16”)
Width (deck)	2,218 mm (7'-3 3/8")	2,378 mm (7'-9 5/8")	2,378 mm (7'-9 5/8")	2,374 mm (7’-9 3/8”)
Height	2,213 mm (7'-3 1/8")	1,960 mm (6'-5 3/16")	1,960 mm (6'-5 3/16")	1,960 mm (6’-5 3/16”)
Test Loads
Stacking	86,400 kg (190,447 lb.)	86,400 kg (190,447 lb.)	86,400 kg (190,447 lb.)	97,200 kgs (214,286 lbs)
Transverse Racking	15,240 kg (33,600 lb.)	15,240 kg (33,600 lb.)	15,240 kg (33,600 lb.)	15,240 kg (33,600 lb.)
Longitudinal Racking	7,620 kg (16,800 lb.)	7,620 kg (16,800 lb.)	7,620 kg (16,800 lb.)	7,620 kg (16,800 lb.)
Floor Strength	7,260 kg (16,000 lb.)	7,260 kg (16,000 lb.)	7,260 kg (16,000 lb.)	7,260 kg (16,000 lb.)
Lashing Points	5,000 kg (11,025 lb.)	5,000 kg (11,025 lb.)	5,000 kg (11,025 lb.)	5,000 kg (11,025 lb.)
Design Type	Domino or Seadek	Domino or Seadek	Domino or Seadek	Domino or Seadek
Handling	2L - Seven (7) empty units can be stacked into a 20’X8’-6” module. 4L - Four (4) empty units can be stacked into a 40’X8’-6” module for all 40ft flats.

Features and Benefits

Features	Benefits
52,500 kgs MGW capacity (40ft)	Provides additional payload
All flats are equipped with flush folding full width front walls and folding front frames	Can be easily folded to allow flat racks to be used as a platform or to be easily stacked for ease of storage and transportation
Full width deck	Allows greater cargo capacity
Hinge mechanisms and design are “Domino” or “Seadek”	Worldwide standardization and availability of spare parts
End frame locking and hinge pins have easily accessible lubrication points	Reduce maintenance costs
All flats are equipped with lashing points and stanchion pockets throughout the length of the main rails and end frames	Allow for full lashing of cargo at multiple points
In-floor and chocking lashing set in the base assembly	Recessed cross floor lashing zones and chocking slots provide increased cargo securement
45 mm super duty solid wood planks treated with ultrawood and augmented by a steel deck plate at each end	Minimize floor damages by forklifts and rotting of floors
Recess areas are provided in the end sills next to each corner casting	Prevent damage from twist lock pin heads due to misalignment when loading

Textainer’s open tops provide the flexibility and functionality to carry over height or irregular cargo with the efficiency and economics of containerization. Constructed with swinging and removable rear headers, these units are designed for cargo loading through both the top of the container and the doors.

All corten specification

Strong and more impact resistant design

Full and unrestricted cargo access through the rear and top of the container

Standard Specifications

Ratings	(20ft)	(40ft)
Maximum Gross Weight	30,480 kg (67,200 lb.)	30,480 kg (67,200 lb.)
Tare Weight	2,350 kgs (4,982 lbs)	3,950 kgs (8,774 lbs)
Payload	28,130 kgs (62,218 lbs)	26,530 kgs (58,426 lbs)
External Dimensions
Length	6,058 mm (19’-10 1/2”+0/-1/4”)	12,192 mm (40’-0”+0/-1/4”)
Width	2,438 mm (8’-0”+0/-3/16”)	2,438 mm (8’-0”+0/-3/16”)
Height	2,591 mm (8’-6”+0/-3/16”)	2,591 mm (8’-6”+0/-3/16”)
Internal Dimensions
Length	5,899 mm (19’-4 - 1/4”)	12,024 mm (39’-5 3/8”)
Top Aperture Length	5,787 mm (18'-11 13/16")	11,809 mm (38'-8 15/16")
Width	2,352 mm (7'-8 19/32")	2,350 mm (7'-8 9/16")
Top Apeture Width	2,250 mm (7'-4 5/8")	2,230 mm (7'-3 7/8")
Height	2,351 mm (7’-8 - 1/2”)	2,351 mm (7’-8 1/2”)
Door Opening
Width	2,340 mm (7'-8 1/8")	2,338 mm (7'-8")
Height	2,295 mm (7'-5 7/8")	2,279 mm (7’-5 3/4”)
Cube
Cubic Capacity	32.2 m³ (1,137 ft.³)	67.0 m³ (2,366 ft.³)
Test Loads
Stacking	97,200 kg (214,290 lb.)	97,200 kg (214,290 lb.)
Transverse Racking	15,240 kg (33,600 lb.)	15,240 kg (33,600 lb.)
Longitudinal Racking	7,620 kg (16,800 lb.)	7,620 kg (16,800 lb.)
Floor Strength	7,260 kg (16,000 lb.)	7,260 kg (16,000 lb.)

Features and Benefits

Features	Benefits
All corten construction and high grade paint system	Higher performance and lower maintenance
High strength top rails	Provide additional damage resistance and large top opening
All panels are 2.0t thick	Stronger and more impact resistant
Swinging/removal rear header	Allow full and unrestricted cargo access through the rear of the container
Standardized heavy duty tarpaulin	Full protection of cargo and lower maintenance costs
Stainless steel door holdback	Stronger than nylon door holdbacks. Minimize need for replacement of lost or damaged door holdbacks
Double “C” section bottom rails	Stronger than conventional “C” section bottom rails and eliminates maintenance of side floor rails
Standard size 19 ply hardwood floor boards with unexposed floor center rail	Unexposed floor center rail minimizes corrosion
Crossmembers with extended top flange, extended rear sill top flange, open section tunnel bolster, unexposed floor center rail	Designed to minimize damages to floor and associated components and facilitate repairs

Built to the highest specification and design requirements, Textainer’s 20ft and 40ft reefers offer optimal payload capacity, maximum cargo space and energy efficient machines. Working closely with selected reefer manufacturers Textainer has incorporated design features that ensure our reefers are manufactured with the latest energy efficient technology to reduce on-board running costs while meeting environmental concerns.

We operate a rigorous quality assurance program covering every aspect of the container manufacturing process ensuring the quality built into our containers results in increased reliability and reduced operating and maintenance costs.

Higher pay load capacity

Superior design and quality control program ensure better appearance and lower maintenance

Supplied with the latest and most efficient machinery available

Standard Specifications

Ratings	20' Standard Reefers	40' High Cube Reefers
Maximum Gross Weight	30,480 kg (67,196 lb.)	35,000 kg (77,160 lb.)
Internal Cubic Capacity	28.4 cu.m (1,005 cu.ft)	67.9 cu.m (2,400 cu.ft)
Stacking Test Load	102,375 kgs/post (225,690 lbs/post)	102,375 kgs/post (225,690 lbs/post)
Heat Leakage, U-Value	Max. 22 kcal/h°C	Max. 35 kcal/h°C
Air Leakage	3.5m/h(at 25.4 mm H₂0)	3.5m/h(at 25.4 mm H₂0)
Tare Weights
excluding reefer unit	2,600 kg (5,732 lb.)	4,180 kg (9,220 lb.)
with Carrier Prime Line	3,030 kg (6,680 lb.)	4,600 kg (10,140 lb.)
with Carrier Thin Line	3,130 kg (6,900 lb.)	4,710 kg (10,380 lb.)
with Daikin	3,060 kg (6,750 lb.)	4,640 kg (10,230 lb.)
with ThermoKing Magnum	3,010 kg (6,640 lb.)	4,600 kg (10,140 lb.)
Max. Payloads
with Carrier Prime Line	27,450 kg (60,520 lb.)	30,400 kg (67,020 lb.)
with Carrier Thin Line	27,350 kg (60,296 lb.)	30,290 kg (66,780 lb.)
with Daikin	27,420 kg (60,450 lb.)	30,360 kg (66,930 lb.)
with ThermoKing Magnum	27,470 kg (60,560 lb.)	30,400 kg (67,020 lb.)
External Dimensions
Length	6,058 mm (19'-10 1/2")	12,192 mm (40'-0")
Width	2,438 mm (8'-0")	2,438 mm (8'-0")
Height	2,591 mm (8'-6 0/10")	2,896 mm (9'-6 0/10")
Internal Dimensions
Length	5,456 mm (17'-10 13/16")	11,585 mm (380'-0 1/10")
Width	2,290 mm (7'-6 3/16")	2,290 mm (7'-6 3/16")
Height	2,276 mm (7'-5 11/16")	2,557 mm (8'-4 11/16")
Door Opening
Width	2,290 mm (7'-6 3/16")	2,290 mm (7'-6 3/16")
Height	2,264 mm (7' - 5 1/8")	2,569 mm (8' - 2 11/16")
Cargo Access Height	2,224 mm (7' - 3 9/16")	2,506 mm (8' - 2 11/16")
External Cladding
Side	MGSS 1.0/1/2 mm	MGSS 0.8/1/2 mm
Roof	MGSS 0.8 mm	MGSS 0.8 mm
Base	MGSS 1.2 mm	MGSS 1.0 mm
Door	MGSS 1.6 mm	MGSS 1.6 mm
Internal Cladding
Side	HGSS 0.7 mm	HGSS 0.7 mm
Roof	P.P white AI. 0.8 mm	P.P white AI. 0.8 mm
Base	40 mm high AI. T-floor	63.5 mm high AI. T-floor
Door	HGSS 0.7 mm	HGSS 0.7 mm
Frames
Front Corner Posts	Outer: Corten 6.0 mm; Inner Corten 3.0 mm	Outer: Corten 6.0 mm; Inner Corten 3.0 mm
Rear Corner Posts	Outer: Corten 6.0 mm; Inner Corten 8.0 mm	Outer: Corten 6.0 mm; Inner Corten 8.0 mm
End Rails	Corten 4.0 mm	Corten 4.0 mm
Side Top Rail	Corten 4.0 mm	Corten 4.0 mm
Side Bottom Rail	Corten 4.0 mm	Corten 4.0 mm

Container Features and Benefits

Features	Benefits
Higher payload – 35 ton MGW (40ft containers)	More cargo carrying capacity
Corten Frames with Hot Zinc Spray Galvanizing (HSG)	Higher corrosion resistance, less maintenance, better appearance
Recessed corrugated stainless steel (MGSS) under-floor with additional internal reinforcements and 5 load transfer members (on 40ft containers)	More clearance between sub floor and ground. No damage to crossmembers, lighter weight and less corrosion. Extend life of container and minimized repairs
Stainless steel (MGSS) outer cladding	Less corrosion, better appearance, less maintenance
High grade stainless steel (HGSS) interior linings	High impact resistance, corrosion and chemical resistance
Extruded Aluminum Scuff Liner	Provides additional rigidity to side wall and protection from loading damages
Recessed air barffle into front wall	Increased air flow due to smooth transition, less prone to damage
Provisioned for tectrol track	Ready for installation of optional tectrol track
Thicker end side panels, additional side posts and additional Corten steel omega reinforcements	Provide additional strength and minimize delamination
Recessed area (cut cuts) on front and rear sills	Eliminate damages to end sills from frequent chassis operation damages
Reinforced roof plates at corner posts	Minimize damages from handling equipment to roof and headers
High grade paint system with 5 year warranty	Urethane/acrylic paint throughout the exterior of the container. No bituminous undercoat used
Automated drain plugs	Less prone to damage
Additional certifications: ATO/sprenger institute, USDA compliant, ATP certified and Taint Test (BS 3755)	Full certification to accommodate all types of cargos

Machinery And Features

Textainer reefers are supplied with the lastest energy efficient machinery from Carrier Transicold, Thermo King, Daikin and Star Cool. Machinery can be fitted with a combination of standard and optional features as outlined below:

Standard Features	Optional Features
Full 5 year warranty	Dual voltage
Power/back-up rechargeable battery	Remote monitoring unit (RMU)
Dehumidification control	Remote (4 pin) monitoring plug
USDA cold treatment	Water cooled condenser (WCC)
Power Savings Software	Transfresh port provision
Varnish (E coat) coated evap coils	Auto vents
Refrigerant R134A/R404A
Scroll or Reciprocating Compressors