Designed for the carriage of bulk cargo not suited to a standard dry freight container, meeting both shipper and operator needs of a flexible and robust bulk container.
Overview
- 3 Roof Loading Hatches
- Strengthened Roof Panels
- 2 Bleed Hatches at rear for sampling and partial discharge
- Full Width front Hatch with side mounted release
Actual measurements and specifications may vary and are subject to confirmation.
Measurement
External Dimensions Standard (Non BK2)
External
Length
|
6,058 mm
|
20 ft
|
External
Width
|
2,462 mm
|
8 ft 1 ins
|
External
Height
|
2,896 mm
|
9 ft 6 ins
|
Door Opening
Width
|
2,342 mm
|
7 ft 8 ins
|
Door Opening
Height
|
2,608.5 mm
|
8 ft 7 ins
|
Roof Hatches
Diameter
|
610 mm
|
2 ft
|
Front Discharge Hatch
Width
|
2,200 mm
|
7 ft 3 ins
|
Front Discharge Hatch
Height
|
600 mm
|
2 ft
|
Rear Bleed Hatches
Width
|
300 mm
|
1 ft
|
Rear Bleed Hatches
Height
|
400 mm
|
1 ft 4 ins
|
Weights Standard (Non-BK2)
Maximum Gross
Weight
|
34,850 kgs
|
76,830 lbs
|
Tare
Weight
|
2,980 kgs
|
6,570 lbs
|
Payload
Weight
|
31,870 kgs
|
70,260 lbs
|
External Dimensions BK2
External
Length
|
6,058 mm
|
20 ft
|
External
Width
|
2,462 mm
|
8 ft 1 ins
|
External
Height
|
2,896 mm
|
9 ft 6 ins
|
Door Opening
Width
|
2,342 mm
|
7 ft 8 ins
|
Door Opening
Height
|
2,608.5 mm
|
8 ft 7 ins
|
Roof Hatches
Diameter
|
610 mm
|
2 ft
|
Front Discharge Hatch
Width
|
2,200 mm
|
7 ft 3 ins
|
Front Discharge Hatch
Height
|
600 mm
|
2 ft
|
Rear Bleed Hatches
Width
|
300
|
1 ft
|
Rear Bleed Hatches
Height
|
400 mm
|
1 ft 4 ins
|
Internal Dimensions BK2
Internal
Length
|
5,855 mm
|
19 ft 2 ins
|
Internal
Width
|
2,370 mm
|
7 ft 9 ins
|
Internal
Height
|
2,681.5 mm
|
8 ft 10 ins
|
Internal Cubic
Capacity
|
37.2 m3
|
1,324 ft3
|
Weights BK2
Maximum Gross
Weight
|
35,000 kgs
|
77,160 lbs
|
Tare
Weight
|
3,750 kgs
|
8,270 lbs
|
Payload
Weight
|
31,250 kgs
|
68,890 lbs
|
BK2 is an IMDG (International Maritime Dangerous Goods) code that redefines Bulk Containers. It differs from Standard ISO in two main areas:
- End Wall Strength is greater, with test load of 0.6 of payload, compared to 0.4 for a standard ISO container
- Loose bulk must be contained without leakage