A Brief on Side Door and Double Door Containers | LOTUS Containers

In the world of containers, you would find a variety of containers facilitating the storage and transportation of products ranging from A to Z. Containers are an essential way to store and transport almost all kinds of products you wish to. But before all that, you need to determine what your storage & shipping needs are and what will suit your requirement best.

Here we will be talking about two most used types of containers- Side door and Double door that can be used for both- storage and transportation.

1.Side Door: Side door containers are a bit different from other types. These are one of the most efficient options as they are built with wide entry door to access goods. Their one side along the length is fully or partially opened by means of a hinged door or hinged sides divided by the section to access the interior. This poses many benefits, not the least which ease of transferring lengthwise items and cargo such as automobiles, vehicles. That side cum door is either made of steel or tarpaulin that can open fully to 270 degrees. Depending upon the model, they offer different opening possibilities for the front, rear, and side.

20ft side door

• Internal dimension- 19’2x7’3x8’6

• External dimension- 19’10x8x8’6

• Door opening- 6’11x8’1x71

• Max gross weight- 52910 pound

If you think that your cargo needs a wide space and can be loaded lengthwise then this would offer greater flexibility and efficiency. 

2.Double Door: If you are looking to access your belongings frequently then going for double door containers would match your requirement. It gives entry on both sides and enables the loading and unloading of goods from both the end. The containers look like a tunnel if you open it from both sides. It is ideal for the loading of goods from both ends and can also be separated into compartments. 

Since it has two entry points, it does cost more to use. But at the same time, it is well worth to be able to get to the things you need without unloading the entire container.

20ft double door

• Internal dimension- 19’4x7’8x7’10

• External dimension- 19’10x8x8’6

• Door opening- 7’8x7’5

• Max gross weight- 67200 pound

40ft double door

• Internal dimension- 39’5x7’8x7’10

• External dimension- 40x8x8’6

• Door opening- 7’8x7’5

• Max gross weight- 67200 pound

20ft high cube double door

• Internal dimension- 19’4x7’8x8’10

• External dimension- 19’10x8x9’6

• Door opening- 7’8x8’6

• Max gross weight- 67200 pound

Its different dimension enables you to acquire containers as per your cargo size and requirement. For removals or general residential or business storage needs, having two sets of double doors on your shipping container is more convenient than one. This is because you have ease during loading and unloading. 

In addition to all this, the double door is known to be the smart choice among cargotecture. Due to its flexible opening, cargotecture finds double doors as the most suitable container types for converting them into living houses, stores, cafes, restaurants, offices, etc.  

Both the containers have their own application when it comes to shipping, storage, and building. But what counts most is your requirement. Before jumping into buying, one must consider various parameters before buying shipping containers.