The standards for tank containers mainly include the following aspects:
Size and capacity: The external frame size of a tank container is usually equivalent to the international standard 20-foot container, that is, 20 feet long, 8 feet wide, and 8 feet 6 inches high. Common tank container dimensions are 605824382591 mm (about 20 feet × 8 feet × 8.6 feet). In terms of capacity, the capacity of a standard tank container is usually 25,000 liters, the maximum working pressure is 4 bar, and the working temperature range is -40℃ to 130℃.
Material: The barrel material of the tank container is mainly stainless steel, but other materials can also be used as needed. Food-grade tank containers use enhanced insulation materials and heating and refrigeration designs to ensure that the quality of the goods is maintained throughout the transportation process.
Classification: Tank containers can be classified according to the nature and purpose of the goods, including food tanks, chemical tanks, liquid tanks, gas tanks, powder tanks, etc. In addition, there are special types such as bulkhead tanks, steam-heated liquid tanks, and electrically heated liquid tanks, which are suitable for different needs.
Application areas: Tank containers are widely used in multimodal transport of dangerous goods and non-dangerous goods, including road, rail and water transport. They are particularly suitable for loading dangerous liquids or general chemical liquids. In addition, food-grade tank containers are suitable for temperature-sensitive and perishable goods such as wine, milk and cooking oil.
Standards and certifications: The design and manufacture of tank containers need to follow international standards such as ISO standards. LNG tank containers that meet international standards such as IMDG can be used for sea and land transportation. Domestic relevant regulations also stipulate the transportation standards of tank containers in the fields of road, rail, water, aviation, etc.