20ft Hazardous Material & Dangerous Goods (DG) Storage Container — Standard
General Product Overview
Unit Type: 20ft Hazardous Material & Dangerous Goods (DG) Storage Container — Standard Storage Variant
Condition: New Build / One-Trip Custom Industrial Fabrication (Compliant Steel Conversion)
Design Intent: Engineered to provide a high-capacity, weather-proof, and fully regulatory-compliant secure storage environment for flammable liquids, toxic substances, chemicals, and industrial hazardous materials.
2. Dimensions & Capacities
Parameter | Metric (SI) | Imperial |
External Length | 6,058 mm | 19 ft 10.5 in |
External Width | 2,438 mm | 8 ft 0 in |
External Height | 2,591 mm | 8 ft 6 in |
Internal Length | 5,898 mm | 19 ft 4 in |
Internal Width | 2,352 mm | 7 ft 9 in |
Internal Height | 2,390 mm | 7 ft 10 in |
Door Opening Width | 2,340 mm | 7 ft 8 in |
Door Opening Height | 2,280 mm | 7 ft 5.8 in |
Spill Bund Capacity | ~1,100 Litres to 1,650 Litres (Model dependent) | ~290 to 435 US Gallons |
Internal Volume | 33.1 $m^3$ | 1,169 $cu\ ft$ |
Max Gross Weight (MGW) | 30,480 kg | 67,200 lbs |
Tare Weight (Est.) | ~2,950 kg | ~6,503 lbs |
3. Material & Structural Specifications
Steel Construction: Heavy-gauge corrugated Corten A-grade weathering steel outer shell, engineered for maximum structural strength, impact resistance, and long-term external weather durability.
Integrated Spill Bund Floor: Heavy-duty fabricated steel containment sump built directly into the base floor, engineered to retain a minimum of 110% of the largest single container or 25% of the total aggregate stored volume in compliance with environmental regulations.
Flooring Surface: Removable heavy-duty galvanized steel mesh or bar-grating floor panels fitted above the containment sump, allowing spilled fluids to drain safely while providing a stable, anti-slip surface for personnel and loading equipment.
Drainage & Cleanout: Integrated drain plug/valve positioned externally for safe extraction and clean-out of captured spill residues.
Frame & Corner Castings: ISO 1161 heavy-duty structural steel corner castings and integrated forklift pockets for safe lifting, stacking, and multi-modal transport.
4. Safety, Ventilation & Compliance Features
Natural Ventilation: High- and low-level heavy-duty weather-proof ventilation louvers fitted with internal spark-arrestor mesh to ensure continuous cross-flow air movement and prevent dangerous vapor accumulation.
Regulatory Signage: High-visibility hazard class warning diamonds, mandatory safety placards, and operational warning signage frames mounted externally.
Internal Protection: Spark-resistant interior finishes and grounding points (earth studs) to safely dissipate static electricity buildup during material handling.
5. Access & Security
Door Configuration: Standard double-wing cargo doors featuring 4 heavy-duty vertical locking cam bars with full-perimeter EPDM chemical-resistant rubber seals.
Security Protection: Factory-fitted heavy-duty steel lockbox shielding padlocks against bolt-cutters, tampering, and harsh weather exposure.
Emergency Release: Internal safety release mechanism fitted to ensure personnel can open the doors from the inside if necessary.
6. Logistics & Handling
Transport: Fully compatible with standard global intermodal transport logistics, including container ships, railcars, tilt-tray trucks, and side-loaders.
Site Deployment: Rapidly positioned on any level hardstand (concrete pad, asphalt, or compacted gravel) with minimal foundation requirements for immediate regulatory-compliant operations.
