Kalmar Loaded Container Handlers Arlington

Container Handling Tips

A "loaded container" by definition is a container other than in the tare or empty condition, in reference to container handling. Unless otherwise confirmed, containers should be treated as loaded. To be able to maintain safety, when handling or securing containers, environmental conditions like wind must be taken into consideration. The term loaded is the maximum gross weigh rating of the container. In order to guarantee that the centre of gravity is kept as low and central as possible, the cargo should be equally distributed all over the container.



In order to maintain safety, having an equally distributed load is beneficial to prevent lack of vehicle stability, and excessive tilting. A cargo that is even helps to avoid unacceptable vehicle axle loading, and unacceptable load concentrations.



With the distribution of load in the container, the eccentricity of the center of gravity varies. It is extremely important that the designers of containers and handling machinery take this into account in the engineering process. For example, when 60% of the load by mass is distributed in 50% of the length of the container measured from one end of the equipment, the eccentricity corresponds to 5%.



To be able to make certain that the machine utilized is right for the load, care needs to be taken to make certain it is safely attached to the container and that the container is free to be handled. Specific attention must be paid to the risk of the container tilting due to the eccentricity of the center of gravity. When lifting any container whose centre of gravity is eccentric or mobile, 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 needs to be taken when lifting these.



A variety of methods for handling containers other than the ones already mentioned could be taken into account, but just after careful assessment of the machinery by means of which the container is to be handled. With respect to international container standards, the methods of operation are envisaged. Safety is paramount in every situation and time must be taken before starting in order to make certain all situations are handled in the best way possible and overall efficiency is maintained.

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