Category: Cargo
Shrink Wrap
Definition: What is Shrink Wrap? Shrink wrap is protective plastic wrap used on materials or goods. The clear plastic film – which is an industrial version of the plastic wrap you use in a home kitchen — is wound around the articles and then is shrunk with heat. After the wrapped package is perfectly contained …
Non Corrugated Steel Containers
What are Non Corrugated Steel Containers? Containers strong enough to withstand shipment, storage, and handling range from large reusable steel boxes used for intermodal shipments to corrugated boxes. Those containers that need to survive long-distance travel and transfer between modes of transportation are usually made of corrugated steel, which is sheet metal that has been …
Jib Crane
Definition: What is a Jib Crane? A jib crane is a crane that has a horizontal member (known as jib or boom) that supports a moveable hoist fixed to a wall or to a floor-mounted pillar. Used mostly in industrial premises and on military vehicles, the jib may swing through an arc, giving additional lateral …
Nonfolding Containers
Definition: What are Nonfolding Containers? A container with corners permanently helixed is known as the nonfolding container. These containers’ bodies or peripheral walls feature curved or partially curved cross-sections made by winding or bending material without folding along defined lines (with end walls of different materials). These containers are subject to the same specifications as …
Box Girder Crane
Definition: What is a Box Girder Crane? The box girder crane is an overhead travelling crane that uses a “box” configuration. The design includes a four-sided box. The box has a running surface plate for the hoist trolley that is attached to the bottom of the box. The box girder has greater loading capabilities. The …