High Cube Mobile Storage Container

High Cube Mobile Storage Container

High Cube Mobile Storage Containers provide an additional 12 inches of vertical clearance compared to standard containers, totaling 9 feet 6 inches (2,896 mm) in external height. Built from structural-grade Corten-A (SPA-H) weathering steel, these units are engineered for high-frequency relocations, severe weather resistance, and secure on-site asset protection.

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40ft & 20ft High Cube Mobile Storage Containers
Heavy-Duty Corten Steel Storage Solutions for Industrial, Construction, and Logistics Operations

 

Product Overview & Key Specifications

 


High Cube Mobile Storage Containers provide an additional 12 inches of vertical clearance compared to standard containers, totaling 9 feet 6 inches (2,896 mm) in external height. Built from structural-grade Corten-A (SPA-H) weathering steel, these units are engineered for high-frequency relocations, severe weather resistance, and secure on-site asset protection.

 

 

Standard Technical Parameters

 

 

Specification

20' High Cube Model

40' High Cube Model

External Dimensions (L × W × H)

6,058 x 2,438 x 2,896 mm (20' x 8' x 9'6")

12,192 x 2,438 x 2,896 mm (40' x 8' x 9'6")

Internal Dimensions (L × W × H)

5,898 x 2,352 x 2,698 mm

12,032 x 2,352 x 2,698 mm

Cubic Capacity

37.4 m3 (1,321 cu.ft)

76.2 m3 (2,694 cu.ft)

Tare Weight

2,350 kg (5,180 lbs)

3,900 kg (8,598 lbs)

Max Gross Weight (MGW)

30,480 kg (67,200 lbs)

30,480 kg (67,200 lbs)

Max Payload

28,130 kg (61,880 lbs)

26,580 kg (58,600 lbs)

Floor Construction

28mm Marine-Grade Keruing/Apitong Plywood

28mm Marine-Grade Keruing/Apitong Plywood

Forklift Pocket Spacing

2,050 mm center-to-center

Standard ISO compliant

 

 

Product Selection Guide: Which Configuration Do You Need?

 


Selecting the correct storage container configuration minimizes material handling friction and capital waste. Match your operational parameters below:


20' High Cube Storage Container
Best For:
Tight job sites, urban infill construction, dense tool/equipment storage, and sites with restricted truck turnaround access.


Load Profile: Heavy concentrated point loads (e.g., generators, hydraulic presses, palletized steel fittings).


40' High Cube Storage Container
Best For:
Large-scale infrastructure projects, distribution center overflow, bulk pallet storage, and long-term staging depots.


Load Profile: High-volume uniform distribution, long items, shelving integration, and multi-zone compartmentalized storage.


Access Variant Options
Double Cargo Doors:
Standard 270-degree swing doors with 4 galvanized cam-keepers per door.


Roll-Up Steel Doors: Side or end-mounted industrial roll-up shutters for rapid forklift access.


Side-Opening (Full-Access): Bi-folding side doors allowing full pallet insertion across the entire 20-foot or 40-foot length.

 

 

Operational Application Scenarios

 


Construction & Infrastructure Jobsites: Deploy on unpaved ground to store high-value power tools, copper wiring, laser levels, and cement mixers. The raised vertical clearance accommodates tall scaffolding frames and vertical formwork panels.


Industrial Plant Maintenance: Positioned near production lines during scheduled facility shutdowns to hold heavy spare parts, pumps, valves, and maintenance rigging gear.


Logistics & Overflow Warehousing: Placed in dock yards to manage seasonal inventory spikes without expanding permanent brick-and-mortar footprint.


Energy & Utility Sector: Field-deployed in remote drilling and wind-farm sites to withstand high wind loads, blowing dust, and extreme temperature swings.

 

 

Materials, Manufacturing, & Quality Control

 


Structural integrity relies on strict material controls and certified welding procedures.


Steel Composition:

Primary structural frame and corrugated walls utilize Corten-A structural weathering steel (ASTM A588 / GB/T 4171-2008 equivalent) containing copper, chromium, and nickel alloys. This chemical composition forms a stable rust-inhibiting patina when exposed to atmospheric moisture, arresting internal steel oxidation.


Welding Standards:

All structural load-bearing welds (corner posts, roof bows, floor crossmembers) are executed by AWS D1.1 / ISO 9606 certified welders using shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) and flux-cored arc welding (FCAW) processes.


Floor Durability:

Flooring uses 28-ply marine-grade Apitong or Keruing hardwood plywood, treated with pest-resistant insecticides and coated with a slip-resistant surface finish. Floor panels withstand repeated forklift axle loads up to 7,260 kg (16,000 lbs) per pass.


Surface Treatment & Coating System:
Shot Blasting: Steel components are blasted to Sa 2.5 surface cleanliness standard to remove mill scale and impurities.


Primer Coat: 40-micron zinc-rich epoxy primer applied immediately after blasting.


Intermediate Coat: 80-micron high-build epoxy coating.


Top Coat: 40-micron aliphatic polyurethane final coat (total dry film thickness >= 160 um), salt-spray tested exceeding 1,000 hours without blistering (ASTM B117).


Testing & Inspection Protocol:

Every production batch undergoes rigorous quality validation:


Watertightness Test: High-pressure water jet test (1.5 bar nozzle pressure at 1.5 meters distance) across all door gaskets and weld seams to ensure zero leakage.


Dimensional & Squareness Check: Measured via laser calibration to guarantee ISO 1161 corner casting tolerances (+/- 2.0 mm).


CSC Certification: Certified under the International Convention for Safe Containers (CSC) for multi-modal transport safety.

 

 

Supplier Verification & Manufacturing Capability

 


Evaluating manufacturing partners requires looking past marketing claims to core production assets.


Production Facility & Capacity: Operating across a 45,000 m2 manufacturing plant equipped with automated plasma cutting lines, hydraulic press brakes (up to 800 tons), automated container assembly jigs, and dedicated paint spray booths. Annual output capacity exceeds 15,000 TEU equivalents.


Traceability: Full material mill test certificates (MTC) are provided for all structural Corten steel plates and corner castings, ensuring complete material provenance.


Third-Party Inspection: Factory audits and individual unit pre-shipment inspections (PSI) by recognized classification societies (ABS, BV, LR, or CCS) are available upon request prior to dispatch.

 

 

Procurement Decision & Logistics

 


Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ): 1 x 20'DC or 1 x 40'HC unit for standard stock configurations. Bulk project orders (10+ units) qualify for factory-direct container bundling (interlocking shipments to reduce ocean freight costs).


Lead Time: Standard stock models ship within 7 to 14 business days. Custom modifications (ventilation louvers, electrical packages, shelving units, custom exterior branding) require 21 to 30 business days.


Packaging & Delivery: Shipped empty as cargo-worthy units or loaded with flat-pack modular components (stackable up to 4 units high for ocean transport slot optimization). Delivery coordinated via tilt-bed trailer or side-loader truck directly to jobsite foundations.

 

 

Request a Quotation / Technical Inquiry

 


Provide your specifications below to receive an engineering quotation, freight estimate, and technical drawing package within 24 hours.


Required Information for Fast Quote:

  • Destination zip port / delivery address
  • Required container size (20'HC or 40'HC)
  • Quantity required
  • Modifications needed (Electrical, Insulation, Special Doors, Shelving)
  • Target delivery date

 

 

FAQ

 

 

Q: What is the exact height difference between a Standard Container and a High Cube Container?

A: A standard dry van container has an external height of 8 feet 6 inches (2,591 mm), whereas a High Cube container provides an external height of 9 feet 6 inches (2,896 mm). This yields an extra 12 inches (305 mm) of vertical headroom, making High Cubes essential for storing tall machinery, racking systems, or stacked pallets.

Q: Do these mobile storage containers require a poured concrete foundation?

A: No permanent concrete foundation is required for static on-site storage. Units can be leveled directly on compacted gravel, crushed stone, or asphalt pads using standard container twist-lock corner foundations or heavy-duty timber blocking to distribute point loads and maintain door alignment.

Q: How do you prevent condensation buildup inside a sealed steel storage container?

A: While our containers feature weather-tight rubber gaskets and dual louvered vents with insect screens for passive cross-ventilation, heavy temperature fluctuations can cause condensation. For moisture-sensitive assets (e.g., electronics, drywall, documents), we recommend specifying interior spray-foam insulation or adding active dehumidification packages.

Q: Are the container floors treated with chemicals harmful to stored goods?

A: The standard 28mm marine-grade plywood floors are treated with regulated preservatives (compliant with international quarantine standards such as ISPM 15) to prevent termite infestation and fungal decay. The treated surface is sealed and non-leaching under normal operational handling.

Q: Can these containers be stacked when fully loaded?

A: According to ISO standards and CSC structural ratings, standard High Cube containers are engineered to be stacked up to 9 units high when empty or loaded to maximum gross weight during ocean transit. For static on-site multi-level stacking, structural engineer verification of the underlying ground bearing capacity is recommended.

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