New containers may all look alike on the outside but what's going on under the surface? There can be a big difference in quality, durability and capibility between a low specification and high specification box.
So when you purchase a shipping container, no matter who is selling it to you, we strongly advise you to ask them the following seven questions and then compare with the Flex-Box spec numbers listed below.
Seven Questions
Flex-Box High Specification Box
WE NEVER USE LOW SPEC
WE NEVER USE LOW SPEC
Low Specification Box
1
What is the tare weight of the empty box? Less weight means that less material has been used to build the box2185 kg
2000 kg
2
How thick are the panels for the roof, door and front?t 2.0 mm
t 1.6 mm
3
How thick are the five side panels?2 x 2.0 mm outer
3 x 1.6 mm inner
3 x 1.6 mm inner
2 x 1.6 mm outer
3 x 1.6 mm inner
3 x 1.6 mm inner
4
How strong is the floor payload test?7260 kg
5000 kg
5
How many years is the paint guaranteed for?5 years
2 years
6
What is the composition of the external paint?Zinc primer - 30 micron
Middle coat - 40 micron
Top coat - 40 micron
Total - 110 micron
Middle coat - 40 micron
Top coat - 40 micron
Total - 110 micron
Zinc primer - 20 micron
Middle coat - 30 micron
Top coat - 35 micron
Total - 85 micron
Middle coat - 30 micron
Top coat - 35 micron
Total - 85 micron
7
What special features does the box have?Easy Open Door (EOD)
Rubber coated door handle
Grease fittings on door hinges
High locking handles
Fitted lock box
Twelve (12) vents total
Fork pockets
Rubber coated door handle
Grease fittings on door hinges
High locking handles
Fitted lock box
Twelve (12) vents total
Fork pockets
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