The main components parts of a shipping container

The main components of a shipping container consist of several key parts that work together to ensure its structural integrity and functionality. Here are some of the primary names of these container components:

Side Wall: Side Sheet: The primary metal plate that forms the sides of the container. Side Lining: The lining located inside the side sheet, used to increase strength and sound insulation. Side Post: The pillar that supports the side sheet.

End Wall: Front Sheet: The primary metal plate that forms the front and rear ends of the container. Front Lining: The lining located inside the front sheet. End Frame: The structural frame that supports the front sheet. End Post: The pillar that supports the front sheet.

Roof: Roof Beam: The crossbeam that supports the roof. Roof Sheet: The metal plate that forms the top of the container.

Floor: Floor Sheet: The metal plate that forms the bottom of the container. Bottom Beam: The crossbeam that supports the floor. Base Structure: Includes the bottom beam, floor sheet, and their connecting parts, collectively forming the bottom structure of the container.

Corner Post & Corner Fitting: Corner Post: The pillar located at the four corners of the container, used to enhance structural strength and connect various components. Corner Fitting: The key component that connects the corner post and other parts of the container, usually a standard part.

Door & Door Lock: Door Sheet: The metal plate that forms the door of the container. Door Frame: The frame that supports the door sheet. Door Lock Device: Includes door locking bars, cams, brackets, etc., used to lock and secure the door sheet.

Ventilation Hole & Ventilator: Ventilation Hole: The opening located on the side wall or top of the container, used for ventilation. Ventilator: The device installed on the ventilation hole, used to regulate and control the ventilation rate.

Fixing Parts & Reinforcing Parts: Bolt, Nut, Washer: Fasteners used to connect and secure the various components of the container. Reinforcing Plate: The metal plate used to increase the structural strength of the container. Support Member: The component used to support and fix the internal structure of the container.

Other Auxiliary Components: Fork Pocket: The opening located at the bottom of the container, used for forklift loading and unloading. Marking Plate: The metal plate that records the information of the container. Identification: Information including container number, size, type code, rated weight, etc.

These components collectively form the complete structure of the container, ensuring its safety and functionality during transportation. We are the biggest container spare parts factories from China, looking forward to hear from you any time at suyee@ssshun.com