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Flat Rack Container Manufacturer in India

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Flat Rack Container

APPL Containers Limited manufactures Flat Rack containers in Bhavnagar, Gujarat, India. Available in 20FT (payload 30,140 kg) and 40FT (payload 40,000 kg). Ideal for oversized, heavy, and top-loaded cargo — machinery, steel coils, vehicles, and construction equipment. ISO compliant, Corten steel, Make in India.

Our Flat Rack Containers are proudly manufactured under the "Make in India" initiative, promoting robust domestic engineering for global cargo demands. These heavy-duty containers are ideal for transporting oversized cargo, heavy machinery, and odd-shaped loads that don't fit in standard containers. Built with strength, precision, and export-quality standards, APPL containers offer unmatched durability and compliance for international shipping. Designed to maximize payload while ensuring safe and secure transit, our flat rack units are your reliable solution for high-volume, high-weight cargo transportation.

Usages

  • Top-Loaded Cargo Transport: Ideal for heavy or tall goods such as steel bars, machinery, and construction materials.
  • Industrial Equipment Shipping: Designed for moving oversized or oddly-shaped equipment that cannot be side-loaded.
  • Project Logistics: Frequently used in infrastructure, oil & gas, and energy projects requiring modular and flexible container solutions.
  • Construction Material Storage: Great for holding cement bags, metal coils, or piping at construction sites.
  • Heavy Machinery Deployment: Assists in moving mining rigs, transformers, and generators.
  • Remote Project Storage: Provides secure storage at off-grid or temporary industrial locations.
  • International Freight Forwarding: Used across shipping lines and cargo services due to ease of loading via crane or forklift.
  • Multimodal Compatibility: Functions across sea, rail, and road transport systems with ease of loading from the top.
  • Made in India by APPL Container: Precision-engineered in India for global durability and performance under the Make in India initiative.

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Flat Rack Container Specifications

Specification 20FT Flat Rack 40FT Flat Rack
Internal Length 5,940 mm (19.5 ft) 12,130 mm (39.8 ft)
Internal Width 2,350 mm (7.7 ft) 2,400 mm (7.9 ft)
Internal Height 2,350 mm (7.7 ft) 2,140 mm (7 ft)
Tare Weight 2,360 kg (5,203.8 lbs) 5,000 kg (11,025 lbs)
Payload Capacity 30,140 kg (66,458.7 lbs) 40,000 kg (88,200 lbs)
Cubic Capacity 32.7 m³ (1,154.3 cu ft) 62.2 m³ (2,195.7 cu ft)

Revolutionizing the Way of Manufacturing Shipping Containers

Manufacturing high-quality shipping containers

We at APPL, was born as an engineering company in the year 1996 in Bhavnagar, Gujarat, with the major business of manufacturing Plastic Extrusion Plant and Machinery. After the announcement of the 'MAKE IN INDIA' - Containers Manufacturing Hub at Bhavnagar by the Government of India, we took a step forward to enter the prototype of container manufacturing in 2021.

Within a short span of time, APPL has emerged to be a name in the market that you can blindly trust and a name that needs no introduction in the container manufacturing industry. Shipping containers manufactured at APPL are available in a wide array of types, shapes, sizes, and dimensions catering to the specific requirements of varied business requirements keeping in mind the industry vertical to which they belong.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is a Flat Rack Container used for?
Flat Rack Containers are used for transporting heavy, oversized, and odd-shaped cargo that cannot fit inside standard containers. Common uses include moving heavy machinery, steel coils, vehicles, transformers, mining equipment, and construction materials via sea, road, and rail.
2. What is the maximum payload of a Flat Rack Container?
APPL's 20FT Flat Rack Container has a maximum payload of 30,140 kg (66,458 lbs). The 40FT Flat Rack Container has a maximum payload of 40,000 kg (88,200 lbs). Both are manufactured in Bhavnagar, India under the Make in India initiative.
3. What types of cargo can be loaded into a Flat Rack Container?
Flat Rack Containers can carry oversized industrial equipment, heavy machinery, steel bars, metal coils, vehicles, transformers, generators, oil & gas equipment, and construction materials. Cargo can be loaded from the top or sides using cranes or forklifts, making them ideal for project logistics.
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