Kalmar Loaded Container Handlers Tucson

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 must be treated as loaded. In order to maintain safety, when handling or securing containers, environmental conditions like wind has to be taken into consideration. The term loaded is the container's maximum gross weigh rating. To be able to ensure that the centre of gravity is kept as central and low as possible, the load must be equally distributed throughout the container.



Having an evenly distributed cargo it is advantageous to prevent lack of vehicle stability, and excessive tilting, so as to maintain safety. A cargo that is even helps to prevent 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 very important that the designers of handling equipment and containers consider in the engineering process. For instance, 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%.



To be able to make sure that the equipment utilized is perfect for the cargo, care needs to be taken to make certain it is safely attached to the container and that the container is free to be handled. Particular attention should be paid to the possibility 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, such as a bulk container, a tank container or a container with a liquid bulk bag or a thermal container with a refrigerating unit, either clip on or integral, or any container with a hanging load, great care should be taken when raising these.



A variety of methods for handling containers other than the ones aforementioned may be taken into account, but just after careful evaluation of the equipment by means of which the container is to be handled. With respect to global container standards, the methods of operation are envisaged. Safety is vital in each and every situation and time has to be taken before starting in order to make sure all situations are handled in the best possible way and overall efficiency is maintained.

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