Open Top Container Roof Bows

The roof bows and tarpaulin on our 20 foot open top iso containers are completely removable and can be securely fastened for weatherproof portable storage or intermodal transportation.

Open top container roof bows.

The roof consists of removable bows and a removable tarpaulin. It has the following typical distinguishing structural features. Javascript is required for this content. Open top inspection criteria revision.

A roof bow for an open top container which comprises a first end pin which extends from a first end of said roof bow wherein said first end pin is insertable into a hole of a first container wall bracket a second end pin which extends from a second end of said roof bow wherein said second end pin is insertable into a hole of a second container wall bracket and a pin for securing said roof. Roof bows serve dual purpose as well as supporting the tarpaulin they provide structural stability to open top containers allowing the containers to be stacked when all are engaged. The floor is made of wood. In particular it is very easy to pack and unpack the container from above or through the doors by crane or crab when the roof is open and the door header is swivelled out.

The roof that bows to form part of an open top shipping container serve two purposes. Iicl ot 001 22 july 2015 title. Our 20 foot open top shipping containers are ideal for bulk grains recyclables large generators engine parts and much more. The roof bows and tarpaulin on our 40 foot open top iso containers are completely removable and can be securely fastened for a weatherproof seal.

Firstly to support the tarpaulin and secondly and importantly to provide stability to the container s structure. Open top container roof bows updated criteria reference. The door header may be swivelled out. The iicl guide for open top containers addresses various issues associated with roof bows such as insufficient camber and roof bows that do not mate with the holder.

I 40 x 8 6 open top cargo container. So the tarpaulin and roof bows rule out using an open top container for tall goods without a roof. It should be noted however that the purpose of the roof bows of an open top container is not solely to support the tarpaulin but also to contribute to container stability. 40 x 8 6 open top cargo container.

Double doors on one end.