Curtain Side Container

Container Family is a professional leader China curtain side container manufacturer with high quality and reasonable price. Curtain side containers are a unique type of shipping container with flexible curtain systems on their sides, enabling easy loading and unloading of materials. These curtain systems are typically mounted on a sturdy frame and can be opened and closed. Curtain side containers are available in various sizes and carrying capacities.

The curtains on the sides of curtain side Containers are usually secured with a series of sliding hinges or a similar mechanism. This mechanism allows the curtain to be easily opened and closed on the side of the container. Materials can be easily loaded or unloaded using a forklift or other loading equipment from the side of the container. This feature allows for a faster and more efficient loading/unloading process compared to loading from the top or rear of the container.

Dimensions and Weight of Curtain Side Containers

Curtain side containers are available in various sizes, with the most common sizes being 20ft and 40ft containers. The dimensions and weight of curtain side containers are as follows:

20ft curtain side container: external dimensions - 20 feet long, 8 feet wide, and 8 feet 6 inches high; weight - 2,530 kilograms (5,577 pounds); maximum payload - 28,230 kilograms (62,237 pounds).

40ft curtain side container: external dimensions - 40 feet long, 8 feet wide, and 8 feet 6 inches high; weight 3,810 kilograms (8,400 pounds); maximum payload - 28,530 kilograms (62,960 pounds).

Advantages of curtain side containers

There are several advantages that come with using this type of container to store or transport cargo — which make them so popular in the mining, construction and freight industries (to name just a few). A few of the biggest advantages include:

Accessibility - Arguably one of the biggest benefits of this container is that it makes it easy to get to all your freight. All you have to do is pull the curtains back to have access to the front, back and sides of your cargo.
Low maintenance - Our containers come with a very rugged design with steel construction and a timber floor to ensure there are minimal maintenance requirements.
Modifications available - We have symmetrically designed containers that fit high cube or standard heights. If you need something added, we offer a range of accessories or modifications.
Protection - These containers come with heavy-duty curtains along the side that provide a shield for your goods from any outdoor elements to keep them secure and dry.
Speed - You’ll be able to quickly and safely open the curtains in under 60 seconds, and this makes loading and unloading cargo go much smoother.

Industries that commonly use Curtain Side Containers

Curtain side containers are used in a variety of industries, including:

Retail and Wholesale - curtain side containers are commonly used to transport retail and wholesale goods, including clothing, electronics, and household items.
Construction - curtain side containers are used to transport construction materials and equipment, such as lumber, bricks, and heavy machinery.
Agriculture and Food industry - curtain side containers are used to transport agricultural products, such as fruits and vegetables, as well as food products that require temperature-controlled environments.
Automotive Industry - curtain side containers are used to transport automobiles, car parts, and accessories.