When you think of a shipping container, most people would picture your conventional solid box with doors on one short end. Therefore, many would be surprised to learn that there are actually a multitude of different types of containers designed to meet a diverse range of needs. One of these variations of the traditional container is “Open Side” container.
What is an Open Side Container?
An open side container is specially designed to allow one of the long sides to be opened completely in addition to the usual doors on one of the short ends. The purpose of this unit is to facilitate loading and unloading and provide easy access to the goods inside.
This type of unit is ideal for loading and transporting large or heavy equipment such as oversized agricultural and industrial machinery. They are also the perfect solution for housing equipment such as generators, the opening side is a great benefit for workmen as it provides full access to the machine for maintenance.
Three Benefits of Open Side Containers
There are many reasons why an Open side container may be more appropriate than a standard container for your storage needs. Keep reading below to find out more!
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Easy Loading and Unloading
Due to this container’s open sides, commodities can be loaded and unloaded much faster, allowing two or more operators to load/ unload at any one time. Oversized or heavy equipment can also be loaded more safely and conveniently through the wider entrance.
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Improving Accessibility
With conventional containers, there is a first-in-last-out unloading procedure. In contrast, side opening containers provide easy access for unloading goods stacked almost anywhere in the container. Large or heavy commodities like machinery can also be fully accessed for maintenance purposes.
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Creating Multiple Conversion
The open side containers can be converted for several uses such as Insulated Workshops. These units provide plenty of storage and bench space, and would be suitable for work sites.
