The used shipping containers for sale in Texas have seen their fair share of the rough seas, the winding roads, and hot days stacked on top of one another. These factors can leave them looking externally worn out, but as everyone knows, as long as the interiors of the container is in good health, the used metal boxes can still last up to 15 years or more with the right care and maintenance practices.
However, the same cannot be said for boxes that have been damaged internally. The most common culprit of internal storage box damage is condensation. The buildup of moisture affects the box itself along with the goods being shipped. That’s a lot of income lost to something that can easily be prevented. Here’s how you can avoid condensation damage:
The Right Pallets Make a Difference
Wooden pallets carry a lot of moisture inside them, even after they have been heat treated. There is no way of taking out all the moisture from wood and this lead to condensation inside the shipping container, especially when they are exposed to constant heat. Next time, invest in plastic pallets instead.
Desiccants Absorb Ambient Moisture
Small desiccant packets are found inside shoe boxes, food, and other items that should be kept dry. This is because they absorb the ambient moisture inside of the shipping container. For large scale desiccation, the small packets won’t work of course. However, within the logistics industry there are a lot of options to choose from. There is no shortage of desiccants to keep the condensation at bay.
Dehumidifiers and Air Conditioning
These are common used shipping container modifications that can be added very quickly. Suppliers will happily modify a container upon request. However, a humidifier or air condition unit are expensive additions, only consider this option when planning to store goods for an extended period.
Proper Insulation
Another option to keep condensation at a minimum without spending too much on expensive modifications is to insulate the containers from the inside. It is cheaper, but when done properly by the experts the insulation can help maintain a comfortable temperature inside the container for longer. Chances of condensation and moisture are significantly lessened.
Adding Vents
The main cause for moisture and condensation inside a shipping container is trapped and stale air that becomes humid in time. To easily and passively prevent this, adding a vent is the perfect modification. The vents will balance the interior and exterior air temperatures, but when the containers are being stored in humid areas a ventilation system might cause more harm than good, so be careful.
These are all simple additions and modification, but they will make a big difference when it comes to minimizing internal metal container damage. It’s worth it to invest in them to ensure these Conex boxes last longer than expected.
Sources:
Shipping Container Condensation. How To Prevent It., TigerContainers.com
Simple Steps to Prevent Shipping Container Condensation, GateWayContainers.com
