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Shipping containers help the rail industry run smoothly, offering a practical and simple solution. From rail maintenance, generator storage and cabins/workshops. We modify containers at our workshop and drop them at your site ready to use.

Shipping Containers Assisting the Rail Industry

Secure, portable and easy to maintain

Container Cabins

Shipping container cabins are something the rail industry has benefitted from. Rapidly growing in popularity, being secure, durable and portable. You can move your cabin from one place to another without having to take it apart/rebuild it. Made to order, we can provide different-sized offices, welfare units and washrooms.

Options can include:

  • Partitions for separate rooms
  • Kitchens
  • Washrooms & toilets
  • Breakout rooms
  • Changing facilities
  • Bespoke sizes

These are just a few options. We can design completely bespoke works if you want to tell us your idea here!

To get a better idea of what you can do with a container office, you can find some here.

Alternatively, you can find some of our pre-built office conversions for sale here.

Build your own Container Workshop

A container workshop is bespoke. Whether you need a 40ft unit for a whole team, or an 8ft garage just for you. Working with you to equip your new space. Built-in workstations, storage and even the kitchen sink. Workbenches, shelving and tool racks are all things that can be fitted before your box arrives. So you don’t need to worry about sourcing equipment. Anti-vandal windows and doors ensure you can leave your workshop anywhere without having to worry.

You can find examples of our workshops here.

Storage Container

Storing in a shipping container is what they were designed for. They are wind, watertight and secure. They can comfortably be loaded with cargo and left alone. Multiple air vents increase airflow, which helps limit condensation. Standard containers will do the job for just about anything and can now be easily purchased here.

For certain things, however, containers may need to be modified. Whether that is replacing the marine plywood floor with a grated floor to create a COSHH store. Or lining the unit with certain materials so that they can house specialised machinery/equipment. These options are all possible. Our design team can work with you to create a solution that can safely and properly store your desired things.

FAQs

Although there are many different types of container they are all manufactured to the ‘International Standards Organisation’ (ISO) dimensions specification. Therefore, a 40ft container made in Europe is the same as a 40ft container made in China. There are many different types of container to transport the variety of cargos all over the world. Almost everything you use in daily life has been transported in an ISO container – coffee, electrical items, clothing, frozen food, timber, steel, and fruit.

Although some shipping containers are made of aluminium and steel, the majority are now made entirely of a rust-prohibitive steel called “Corten’’. A basic steel frame, fitted with weight-bearing castings fitted into the eight container corners, is filled in with corrugated steel panels which are between 1.5mm to 3.00mm thick. At one end is a pair of almost full width and height doors. These are normally fitted with four locking bars which interlock with the frame top and bottom. Most containers have a 27mm thick wooden ply floor which is supported on load bearing cross-bearers approximately 30cms apart, making the container capable of withstanding loads of 20 to 35 tons – depending on size.

The anticipated length of usage as a storage container depends on its condition at point of sale, the careful use and regular maintenance. Painting and servicing can prolong the life of a container.

Before purchasing a container, consider how long you actually require one. If it’s only for short period it may be more economic to simply hire one. Should you buy one and wish to dispose of it at a later date, we would be pleased to make you an offer.

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shipping container fit for you?

Visit our shop to find the perfect container, or get in touch with our team to discuss your conversion project. We’re here to provide expert guidance and make sure you get exactly what you need.

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