Semi-automatic container spreaders are specialized container lifting equipment that rely on a purely mechanical structure to achieve gravity self-locking, requiring no hydraulic or electric drive. They are mainly divided into fixed 20-foot, 40-foot, and 20/40-foot telescopic types. Operation is completed through manual padlocking, automatic locking during lifting, and manual unlocking upon landing. Semi-automatic spreaders offer advantages such as simple structure, low failure rate, convenient maintenance, low cost, safety and reliability, and strong environmental adaptability. They are widely applicable to inland river terminals, factories, yards, logistics parks, and other scenarios, making them a highly cost-effective standard lifting tool for small and medium-sized ports and enterprises.
Semi-automatic container spreader technical Specification:
Suit for semi-automatic container spreader：20FT
SWL:32T
Spreader dead weight：2T
Length of spreader：6040mm
Wider of spreader：2430mm
Height of spreader：700mm
Shipping containers
Containers are mainly classified into four types according to size: 20 feet, 40 feet, 40 feet high cube, and 45 feet high cube. Among them, 40HQ and 45HQ are high cube containers, which have a higher internal height and larger volume.
Based on their purpose, containers can be categorized into dry cargo containers, refrigerated containers, open-top containers, flat rack containers, and tank containers. Among these, dry cargo containers are the most widely used and suitable for most general cargo; refrigerated containers are used for temperature-controlled goods; open-top and flat rack containers are mostly used for oversized cargo such as large machinery and steel; and tank containers are mainly used for transporting liquid cargo.
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TYPE |
20FT(GP) | 40FT(GP) | 40FT(HC) | 45FT(HC) |
| Outer dimensions | 5.89m*2.36m*2.39m | 12.09m*2.35m*2.39m | 12.09m*2.35m*2.39m | 13.73m*2.43m*2.89m |
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Content volume |
5.69m*2.15m*2.19m | 11.89m*2.15m*2.19m | 11.89m*2.15m*2.49m | 13.58m*2.34m*2.70m |
| Gross weight of goods |
No more than 21 tons |
No more than 24.5 tons |
No more than 222 tons |
No more than 29 tons |
|
Accommodation volume |
Approximately 28 cubic meters |
Approximately 58 cubic meters |
Approximately 68 cubic meters |
Approximately 86 cubic meters |
Choose the right size container
Based on the dimensions of the 20-foot semi-automatic spreader (length, width, and height are 6040mm, 2430mm, and 700mm respectively), a 40-foot HC container should be chosen instead of a 20GP, 40GP, or 45HC container. If a 20-foot or 40-foot (GP) container is chosen, the product cannot be loaded. If a 45-foot (HC) container is chosen, the cost will increase. Therefore, a 40HC container is the optimal choice.
Conclusion
In the process of selecting and shipping semi-automatic container spreaders, we understand that accurate dimensions and weight information of the cargo are particularly important. This will affect your container selection, the smooth delivery of your goods, and your costs. If the selected container cannot hold your cargo, it will result in the goods not being delivered to the customer on time. If the selected container is much larger than the actual cargo size, it will lead to increased costs and reduced profits.
