ISO TANK 20’ TANK

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CONTAINERS 40’ TANK

INTRODUCTION: Tank Containers

A tank container or ‘tanktainer’ is an

intermodal container for the transport of
liquids, gases and powders as bulk
cargo. It is built to the ISO standards,
making it suitable for different modes of
transportation; as such, it is also called an
ISO tanks.
 ISO TANK 20’ TANK
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CONTAINERS 40’ TANK

A tank container is a vessel of stainless steel surrounded

by an insulation and protective layer of usually
polyurethane and aluminum. The vessel is in the middle
of a steel frame.

The frame is made according to ISO standards and is

19.8556 feet (6.05 meters) long, 7.874 feet (2.40 meters)
wide and 7.874 feet (2.40 meters) or 8.374 feet (2.55
meters) high. The contents of the tank range from
17,500 to 26,000 liters (3,800 to 5,700 imp gal; 4,600 to
6,900 U.S. gal).

There are both smaller and larger tank containers,

which usually have a size different from the ISO
standard sizes.

For example, there are some 27,000 liters (5,900 imp

gal; 7,100 U.S. gal) and above litre tank containers in
the European swap body fleets in Europe but they are
not used on international business only on intra
European traffic.

The trade organization ITCO estimates that as of

January 1, 2018 the global fleet of tank containers
stands at 552,000 units.[2] Most of these tank
containers are owned by operators and leasing
companies.

ISO tank containers built to transport hazardous cargo

have to meet a variety of regulations including but not
limited to IMDG, ADR-RID- US DOT and other. There are
a variety of UN Portable tank types, the most common
of which is T11 as it is permitted to transport a thousand
or more hazardous bulk chemicals.

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There are hundreds of tank container operators

worldwide; they can vary on the service they offer. The
bigger operators typically offer a wide range of
services, while smaller operators may only offer services
in one region or with one type of tank.

TANK container dimensions are 20' and 40'.

20' Tank container

External Width 2,440 mm 8 ft

External Height 2,590 mm 8 ft 6.0 in

External Length 6,060 mm 20 ft

Cubic Capacity 21,000 liters 5,547 gallons

Tare Weight 3,070 kg 6,768 lbs

Max. Payload 27,410 kg 60,425 lbs

Max. Gross Weight 30,480 kg 67,200 lbs

Note:Specifications may vary slightly according to

manufacturer

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CONTAINERS 40’ TANK

Standard ISO Tank Container

Specifications

40' Tank container

Capacity
21,000 litre 24,000 litre
(nominal)

UN PT / UN PT /
Design Type
Hybrid Hybrid

Discharge Outlet Bottom Bottom

Max. Gross
36,000 kg 36,000 kg
Weight

Tare Weight 3,650 kg 3,900 kg

Max. Payload 32,350 kg 32,100 kg

Test Pressure 6.00 Bar 6.00 Bar

Working Pressure 4.00 Bar 4.00 Bar

Max. Cargo
120°C 120°C
Temp.

Steam Heating
8 m² 8 m²
Coil

Baffles N/A N/A

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CONTAINERS 40’ TANK

Tank Container Detailed Drawing: