Container Handling Tips
The meaning of a "loaded container" for the purpose of container handling and securing; is a container other than in the empty or tare condition. Containers must be treated as loaded, unless otherwise confirmed. In order to maintain safety, when handling or securing containers, environmental conditions like for example wind should be taken into account. The term loaded is the maximum gross weigh rating of the container. To be able to ensure that the centre of gravity is kept as low and central as possible, the load should be distributed all over the container.
Having an equally distributed cargo it is beneficial to avoid lack of vehicle stability, and excessive tilting, in order to maintain safety. An even cargo helps to prevent unacceptable load concentrations, and unacceptable vehicle axle loading.
The eccentricity of the center of gravity differs, with the distribution of load in the container. It is very essential that the designers of handling machines and containers consider in the engineering process. For example, when 60% of the load by mass is distributed in 50% of the container length measured from one end of the equipment, the eccentricity corresponds to 5%.
Make certain that the container is free to be handled and care needs to be taken to make certain it is safely attached to the container, in order to make sure that the equipment utilized is perfect for the cargo. Particular attention must be paid to the risk of the container tilting due to the eccentricity of the center of gravity. When raising any container whose centre of gravity is eccentric or mobile, like a tank container, a bulk container a thermal container with a refrigerating unit or a container with a liquid bulk bag, either clip on or integral, or any container with a hanging cargo, great care must be taken when raising these.
There are a lot of methods for utilizing handling containers which could be taken into consideration. However, there has to be an assessment of the machinery means by which the container is to be used. With regards to worldwide container standards, the methods of operation are envisaged. Safety is paramount in each and every situation and time must be taken prior to starting in order to make sure all situations are handled in the best possible way and overall efficiency is maintained.