Flat Racks St Helens
St Helens flat racks: robust, reliable storage solutions from Acorn Containers. Buy now!
St Helens flat racks: robust, reliable storage solutions from Acorn Containers. Buy now!
Businesses in St Helens frequently require specialised transport solutions for goods that cannot fit into standard shipping containers. Flat rack containers provide the ideal solution, specifically designed for oversized machinery, vehicles, pipes, construction materials, and other bulky or heavy items. Featuring open sides and either fixed or collapsible end walls, flat racks facilitate safer and more efficient loading and securing of challenging cargo. Whether moving plant equipment within St Helens or exporting large items internationally, Acorn Containers supplies flat rack solutions offering the necessary strength, flexibility, and compliance.
Our 20ft flat racks represent a compact yet robust solution for transporting substantial cargo in and around St Helens. These units feature end walls that fold flat, enabling efficient stacking and space-saving when not in use. These containers are ISO certified and suitable for rail, road, and sea transport, making them versatile for local St Helens logistics or wider UK and international movements.
| 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 greater space and support in St Helens, our 40ft flat rack containers provide the perfect solution. These units are widely used across UK industries, including those in St Helens, for transporting oversized or heavy-duty items that standard enclosed containers cannot accommodate. Collapsible ends enhance the efficiency of storage and return logistics.
| 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 transporting oversized and heavy cargo in St Helens, such as industrial machinery, vehicles, large pipes, timber, steel coils, and construction materials that exceed the dimensions of standard containers.
Yes, flat rack containers are designed for multimodal transport and can be transported by road within St Helens and across the UK using appropriate haulage, including HIAB-assisted vehicles for delivery and unloading.
Acorn Containers offers both hire and purchase options for flat rack containers, providing flexibility for businesses in St Helens based on their specific project duration or long-term needs.
Yes, our flat rack containers are ISO certified and CSC plated, ensuring they meet international safety and transport standards required for global shipping and use within the UK.
We can discuss custom modification options for flat rack containers to suit specific cargo types or handling requirements for businesses in St Helens. Contact us with your needs.