Container grading
Make an enquiryTropical Containers stocks new and used containers. New containers are all surveyed and graded.
Most used containers are surveyed and graded and come in a variety of different classes from new to As Is. Of these, a number have been refurbished.
New Shipping Containers
New shipping containers – excellent condition.
‘A’ Grade Shipping Containers
Minimal wear and tear and structurally sound.
Good floors — no breakages.
Good doors which easily open fully.
Ex-rental fleet container.
All locking bars, cams, saddles, retainers, handles and seals in place.
Absolutely wind and watertight all holes (if there have been any) have been properly and fully repaired. No dents over 50mm deep.
Survey/Cargoworthy Containers
Surveyed to allow for rail and sea travel.
Minimal wear and tear and structurally sound.
Ex-rental fleet container.
Good floors – no breakages.
Good doors which easily open fully.
All locking bars, cams, saddles, retainers, handles and seals in place.
Wind and watertight.
Economy Grade Containers
Ex-rental fleet container.
These containers have minor problems such as rust, dents, missing door seals, and may have some small corrosion internally or externally.
Wind and water tight.
Structurally sound.
The shipping container may not be still wind and watertight, but it will be man proof. Any holes may have been fixed with auto body filler, solastic or flashtac which is a bitumen backed aluminium tape that will last longer than the container. The doors will shut.
These containers may not be in survey.
As Is Container
Unpainted.
Fair or poor quality.
Wear and tear.
May not be wind and water tight.
May not be structurally sound.
Visible rust.
Refurbished Containers
Tropical Containers has a number of refurbished containers in stock. The varying forms of refurbishment on our containers may include:
- Porta-power roof and dents;
- Mechanical machine buffing;
- Sand blasting;
- Repairing container to wind and light tight;
- Repairing of doors to satisfactory operation;
- De-denting of unsuitable dents in walls and roof.
Where customers request repairs, we advise on the most cost-effective approach to carrying out those repairs, ensuring that money is not wasted unnecessarily and the value of the container is increased.
