ISO TANK CONTAINERS – TYPE T11 (20 FT), SUITABLE FOR FOOD
New or Used
20 ft ISO tank containers, suitable for food.
- Type: T11
- Capacity: 26,000 liters
- Material: Stainless steel 316L
- Suitable for: Vinegar and animal fats/grease
- Steam heating
- Thermal insulation
- Tanks intended exclusively for food products
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- New 5-year certificate
- Certified functional / in working condition
Tank Container
A tank container is an intermodal container designed for transporting liquids, gases, and powders in bulk. It is built according to ISO standards, making it suitable for different modes of transport. For this reason, it is also referred to as an ISO tank. Both hazardous and non-hazardous products can be transported in tank containers.
Gas Containers and Tank Container Fleet
Gas containers sometimes consist of multiple smaller cylinders instead of a single large tank. There are also smaller and larger tank containers, which usually differ in size from standard ISO dimensions. For example, there are tank containers with a capacity of 27,000 liters (5,900 gallons). The International Tank Container Organization (ITCO) estimates that as of January 1, 2024, the global fleet of tank containers amounts to 848,400 units. Most of these tank containers are owned by operators and leasing companies.
ISO tank containers designed for the transport of hazardous cargo must comply with a variety of regulations, including, but not limited to, IMDG, ADR-RID, US DOT, and others.
General Purpose Tank Container
A tank container is a stainless steel vessel surrounded by insulation and a protective layer, usually made of polyurethane and aluminum. The tank is mounted in the center of a steel frame. The frame is built according to ISO standards and has the following dimensions: length 19.8556 feet (6.05 meters), width 7.874 feet (2.40 meters), and height 7.874 feet (2.40 meters) or 8.374 feet (2.55 meters).
The tank’s capacity ranges from 17,500 to 26,000 liters (3,800 to 5,700 gallons).λ.
T11
There are various types of portable UN tank containers, the most common of which is the T11, as it is approved for transporting a thousand or more hazardous chemical substances. There are hundreds of tank container operators worldwide, and their services can vary depending on the company. Larger operators typically offer a wide range of services, while smaller operators may provide services only in one region or with a single type of tank.
Filling and Emptying a Tank Container
A tank container can be loaded and unloaded from both the top and the bottom. A typical tank container has a manhole, at least one valve on the top, and a valve at the bottom. Loading and unloading are carried out by connecting the flexible hoses of the loading/unloading system to the tank’s valves. The process often involves a pump. Depending on the facility and the specific product being handled, the method of loading or unloading the tank container is determined accordingly.
Types of Tank Containers
- Swap body tank – a swap body tank has a larger tank that exceeds the frame, usually 23 or 25 feet (7.01 or 7.62 meters) in length.
- Food-grade tank – a standard tank container that can only be loaded with food-grade products.
- Reefer tank – a tank equipped with cooling capabilities for the transported product.
- Gas tank – a tank suitable for transporting gases.
- Silo tank – a tank for transporting grains and powders.
- ISO T1 tank – for wine and light liquids.
- ISO T4 tank – for non-hazardous edible oils and liquids.
- ISO T11 tank – for non-hazardous chemicals.
- ISO T14 tank – for hazardous chemicals and acids such as HCl and zinc chloride.
- ISO T50 tank – for liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and ammonia gas.
- ISO T75 tank – for cryogenic liquids.
- SWAP tank – for cargo exceeding 26,000 to 32,000 metric tons (or 25,600–31,500 long tons / 28,700–35,300 short tons).
- Rubber-lined ISO tank – for acid-based chemicals.
The History of the Tank Container
The idea of the tank container was also used in Europe by Bob Fossey, an engineer who worked for Williams Fairclough in London. They improved the American elliptical frame tanks of the 1950s, which often carried specific U.S. aircraft engine lubricants for the UK Ministry of Defence, manufactured in Preston, Lancashire.
In 1964, Fairclough built a swap-body tank for combined truck and rail transport, but it had not yet been made to ISO standards. Commercial production began in 1966, and a year later, the first tank container in ISO dimensions was developed. The first mass-produced tank containers were purchased by Trafpak, part of Pakhoed. In 1969, the name ISOTANK was registered by Andrews of Aintree Ltd., Liverpool. These were the first ISO tank containers in the world to receive design approvals from Lloyd’s Register and the UK Dangerous Goods Department for international transport. Additional approvals were required in the UK, and good advice was also obtained from relevant authorities in the U.S., Canada, Australia, South Africa, and others. The tanks were manufactured by Andrews of Aintree, Liverpool, and tested at the Ellis research facilities. George Lambert, the designer of the ISOTANK, was also head of the company’s department, responsible for sales and advising clients on the complex range of issues related to the new product. The first order to Andrews came from a major shipping company entering the bulk sensitive liquids market via ISO containers. The initial order included 20 units, half insulated and electrically heated: 10 for hazardous substances and 10 for non-hazardous substances. By the early 1970s, the tank container had evolved into its modern form, and production was well underway. Initially, production took place in Europe. Since 2010, the majority of production has been in China and South Africa.