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■ CONTAINER WORLDS
OPEN-TOP CONTAINERS
The roof of an open-top container con- sists of bowed slats / Spriegeln covered by a tarpaulin. This may prevent stack- ing of the container, but allows protec- tion of oversize freight whilst in trans- port.
FLAT-RACK CONTAINERS
Flat-rack containers consist of a floor that can sup- port extremely heavy loads and stable side walls, but are also available without side walls or a roof. This makes them suitable for transport of bulky freight, for example building machines, which do not fit into a standard container or must be loaded sideways.
PLATFORM CONTAINERS
‘Platform container’ is the description for a floor without sides or end walls. This is extremely durable. Owing to its comparatively low own weight, it has a higher load capacity than containers of other types.
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BULK CONTAINERS
Bulk containers are suitable for transporting suction cargoes such as spices, grain and sand. With the help of tubes, the freight is fed into the container through three appertures and can be poured out again through two small hatches after transport.
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