Flat Racks South Tyneside
Robust flat racks for South Tyneside, crafted by Acorn Containers. Reliable, durable storage solutions.
Robust flat racks for South Tyneside, crafted by Acorn Containers. Reliable, durable storage solutions.
Businesses in South Tyneside frequently require robust and versatile solutions for transporting goods that exceed the dimensions of standard shipping containers. Acorn Containers provides a range of flat rack containers perfectly suited for oversized machinery, vehicles, heavy components, pipes, and other bulky items common in industrial and construction sectors across the region. Our flat racks offer open sides and either fixed or collapsible end walls, making loading and securing challenging cargo safer and more efficient.
Our 20ft flat rack containers provide a compact yet exceptionally strong option for transporting bulky cargo within or from South Tyneside. These units feature collapsible end walls, allowing for efficient stacking and space-saving storage when not in use. All 20ft flat racks meet ISO standards and carry CSC plates, ensuring they are suitable for road, rail, and sea transport both domestically within the UK and internationally.
| Feature | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| External Dimensions | 6m x 2.43m x 2.6m | 20’ x 8’ x 8’6” |
| Internal Dimensions | 5.8m x 2.4m x 2.3m | 19’6.4” x 7’9.5” x 7’5.5” |
| Tare Weight | 2,740 kg | 6,040 lbs |
| Max Gross Weight | 34,000 kg | 74,950 lbs |
| Max Payload | 31,260 kg | 68,860 lbs |
| Structure | Spring folding ends, timber floor, forklift pockets | |
| Fork Pocket Distance | 2,050 mm | 6’8.5” |
For loads demanding maximum space and support, our 40ft flat rack containers provide the ideal solution for businesses in South Tyneside. These larger units are preferred for transporting significant pieces of machinery, large vehicles, or bulk quantities of lengthy materials that standard enclosed containers cannot accommodate. Their collapsible ends enhance storage efficiency at your facility in South Tyneside and during return journeys.
| Feature | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| External Dimensions | 12.19m x 2.43m x 2.6m | 40’ x 8’ x 8’6” |
| Internal Dimensions | 11.65m x 2.21m | 38’2.6” x 7’3.1” |
| Cubic Capacity | 52.9 m³ | 1,868 ft³ |
| Tare Weight | 4,950 kg | 10,910 lbs |
| Max Gross Weight | 45,000 kg | 99,210 lbs |
| Max Payload | 40,050 kg | 88,200 lbs |
| Structure | Spring folding ends, locking system, heavy-duty timber floor | |
Flat racks are ideal for oversized or heavy cargo that does not fit within the dimensions of standard enclosed containers. This includes machinery, vehicles, boats, large pipes, timber, steel coils, and construction materials used by businesses in South Tyneside.
Yes, Acorn Containers provides nationwide delivery, including direct delivery to your business premises or required location anywhere within South Tyneside using our specialist HIAB-assisted vehicles where necessary.
Absolutely. All our flat rack containers are ISO certified and come with valid CSC plates, making them fully compliant for international sea freight and domestic UK transport, including rail and road from South Tyneside ports or depots.
Yes, we offer both hire and purchase options for our flat rack containers to businesses in South Tyneside, providing flexibility based on your project duration and budget.
A flat rack container has end walls (either fixed or collapsible), while a platform container (sometimes called a flatbed container) has no walls at all, essentially consisting only of a reinforced base. Both are used for oversized cargo, but the choice depends on the specific load and lashing requirements.