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First-trip version, this 20 ft Insulated container offers 27.30 m3 with reinforced thermal insulation, in pristine, certified new condition. Maximum quality for products requiring long-lasting passive thermal protection.
- Dimensions (LxWxH)
- 6.1 m × 2.4 m × 2.6 m
- Floor area
- 12,5 m²
- Volume
- 27,30 m³
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ISO 9001 and CSC standards.
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Technical specifications
| External dimensions | 6,058 m × 2,438 m × 2,591 m |
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| Internal dimensions | 5,380 m × 2,280 m × 2,240 m |
| Door clearance | 2,280 m × 2,260 m |
| Tare weight | 2 990 kg |
| Payload | 27 580 kg |
| Volume | 27,30 m³ |
| Floor area | 12,5 m² |
| Materials | Fully welded Corten and stainless steel |
| Floor type | Aluminium rail |
| Door opening | 270° |
| Certifications | CSC |
| Type | Conteneur Isotherme |
| Reference (SKU) | conteneur-20-pieds-isotherme-premier-voyage |
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Definition
What is a insulated container?
La famille isotherme regroupe les conteneurs isolés sans groupe froid actif. Elle sert à conserver une température plus stable sans produire de froid.
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L’isolation en polyuréthane, un isolant rigide à faible conductivité thermique, ralentit les échanges avec l’extérieur. Le conteneur protège donc contre les variations rapides, mais ne remplace pas un Reefer quand une température précise doit être maintenue.
Le choix dépend de la durée, de la température de départ des marchandises et de l’exposition du site. L’Isotherme convient aux usages tempérés, au hors gel et aux transports courts.
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Froid passif
Froid passif
L’Isotherme conserve la température sans groupe froid. Il limite la dérive thermique sans consommation électrique continue.
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Isolation renforcée
Isolation renforcée
Le polyuréthane réduit les échanges thermiques. La performance dépend aussi de l’état des portes, joints et parois.
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Durée limitée
Durée limitée
Le conteneur ne produit pas de froid. Il convient donc aux durées courtes ou aux usages où une dérive contrôlée reste acceptable.
In detail
What is a 20ft first-trip insulated container?
An insulated container is a fully insulated body: its walls slow heat exchange between the goods and the outside. It does not produce cold; it preserves it. "First-trip" means it is a new unit, out of the factory after a single positioning journey.
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The body, made of Corten steel and stainless steel, is fully welded. Corten steel is a self-weathering steel that naturally resists marine corrosion. Insulation is provided by polyurethane foam panels, an insulating foam molded between two walls, 7 cm thick, applied to the sides, ceiling and doors. The aluminum T-bar floor offers a flat, draining surface for rolling loads.
The 20ft format provides 27.30 m³ of usable volume for a 27,580 kg allowable load, at a standard exterior height of 2.591 m compatible with all logistics equipment. This mid-size format fits into short and medium refrigerated flows, where the absence of a power constraint becomes a decisive operational advantage.
Model dimensions
Usable space and access
- Door opening (W × H)
- 2,280 m × 2,260 m
- Interior (L × W × H)
- 5,380 m × 2,280 m × 2,240 m
Use the internal dimensions to plan the load or equipment layout. Allow the clearances needed for movement, handling and maintenance for your intended use.
Mass and load distribution
Check total mass, point loads, load distribution and handling equipment compatibility. Available volume does not determine permissible load: reference masses are listed in the technical specifications.
Reference dimensions from the product sheet, to be confirmed for the proposed container.
Exterior envelope
Exterior dimensions and installation
- Exterior (L × W × H)
- 6,058 m × 2,438 m × 2,591 m
These dimensions describe the container envelope. Door movements, connections and servicing may require additional space around the unit.
The unloading area depends on the vehicle and lifting method. It must be assessed separately from the container’s final position.
Reference dimensions from the product sheet, to be confirmed for the proposed container.
Read the dimensions guideLe choix de l’état
Premier voyage ou occasion ?
L’aspect attendu, l’usage et le budget orientent le choix. Demandez les photos et les caractéristiques du conteneur proposé avant de vous décider.
Premier voyage : quel état ?
Un conteneur premier voyage est une unité récemment fabriquée qui a effectué un trajet maritime de positionnement. Son aspect est généralement proche du neuf, mais de petites marques de transport ou de manutention restent possibles.
C’est une option à privilégier pour une installation visible, un aménagement soigné ou un projet où l’état initial compte particulièrement. Demandez les photos et les caractéristiques du conteneur proposé.
Occasion : pour quels usages ?
Un conteneur d’occasion a déjà servi au transport maritime. Les bosses, les reprises de peinture, la corrosion et les réparations varient d’une unité à l’autre : l’appellation seule ne décrit pas son état réel.
Pour le stockage, le chantier ou un usage technique, une occasion contrôlée peut répondre au besoin avec un budget initial plus contenu. Distinguez les traces d’usage acceptables des défauts qui affectent la structure, la fermeture des portes ou l’étanchéité.
Que vérifier avant l’achat ?
- Structure : déformations importantes, trous, corrosion perforante, état du châssis et des coins ISO.
- Portes et joints : ouverture, fermeture, fonctionnement des barres de verrouillage et continuité des joints.
- Plancher et étanchéité : zones molles, réparations inadaptées et entrées de lumière anormales, hors ventilation prévue.
Pour un transport maritime international, faites aussi confirmer la validité CSC et l’aptitude de l’unité au transport prévu. La plaque ne remplace pas l’examen du conteneur.
Budget : que faut-il comparer ?
À format comparable, l’occasion est généralement moins chère à l’achat. Vérifiez aussi ce que le devis inclut : le conteneur, le transport et le déchargement sur votre site.
À format identique, les dimensions nominales restent les mêmes ; la tare et la charge utile se vérifient sur les plaques. Pour un frigorifique, un Open Side ou un conteneur équipé, contrôlez aussi les équipements décisifs pour votre usage : groupe froid, portes ou installations.
In detail
Insulated or Reefer: what is the difference?
The insulated container and the Reefer belong to the same refrigerated family, but rely on two opposite principles. The Reefer, a refrigerated container, carries an active cooling unit: it produces its own cold and maintains a chosen temperature, from −25°C to +25°C. It must stay permanently plugged into a 380V three-phase electrical supply.
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The insulated container, on the other hand, produces no cold at all. It simply slows heat exchange through its insulation. It works without electricity and without a cooling unit to maintain. To extend autonomy, eutectic plates are added; cold accumulators frozen in advance in a cold room. On the 20ft format, passive autonomy reaches 24 to 72 hours depending on accumulator density.
This structural difference explains the gap in acquisition cost between the two families, which can reach 60% for equal dimensions. The Reefer incorporates a complete refrigeration mechanism and requires ongoing maintenance; the insulated container is limited to an insulated shell, with near-zero maintenance.
Applications
Uses for a 20ft first-trip insulated container
The new body's thermal inertia is put to use on short cycles, or combined with eutectic plates on trips of one to three days.
The applications below show in which contexts this format is most relevant. Each use links the on-the-ground need to the container's concrete benefit.
Highlights
Why buy a 20ft first-trip insulated container
The new 20ft insulated container is a standard-format passive cold room, delivered ready to use. The strengths below explain what the absence of a cooling unit concretely changes, autonomy, simplicity, cost, and the role of eutectic plates in extending thermal retention.
The strengths below explain what each technical choice brings to the project. They help compare the product with a less specialized alternative or a different condition.
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No 380V supply required
No 380V supply required
Immediate deployment on non-electrified sites, with no generator or truck connection in transit.
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Near-zero maintenance
Near-zero maintenance
The absence of a cooling unit removes refrigeration technician visits and refrigerant recharging.
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Lower acquisition cost
Lower acquisition cost
Compared with an equivalent Reefer, for flows where active regulation adds no value.
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Compatible with eutectic plates
Compatible with eutectic plates
Passive cold autonomy brought to 24-72 hours, recharged in a cold room between trips.
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Original compliance
Original compliance
ISO 6346 marking and CSC plate for multimodal transport, maritime, rail, road, with no recertification.
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Optional ATP approval
Optional ATP approval
Configuration in class IN or IR for transporting perishable goods under controlled temperature.
Applications
What is the price of a 20ft first-trip insulated container
The new 20ft insulated container belongs to a specialized shipping segment. The value of the insulated body and the rarity of units converted from a Reefer weigh more heavily here than the price of steel alone.
Four factors influence price variations:
The factors below explain why the price can vary from one quote to another. They help read a quote by distinguishing the price of the product, availability and delivery costs.
Compare for a specific reason
Which requirement drives your choice?
Insulation or active cooling
An insulated container provides a thermal envelope. It does not replace a refrigeration unit when temperature must be actively maintained.
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