Specialty containers
Roller Door Containers
Containers fitted with a roller shutter instead of swing cargo doors, for fast daily access in tight spaces.
About roller door containers
Swing cargo doors need a substantial arc of clear space in front of the container. On a busy yard, in a narrow alley or against a boundary, that space is often not available. A roller shutter opens vertically, so the container can be used with almost nothing in front of it.
Roller doors also open faster, which matters when the container is accessed many times a day rather than occasionally. The trade-off is a mechanism that needs maintaining and a slightly reduced opening height compared with full cargo doors.
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Delivered pricing. Delivery is a flat $450, estimated 5 business days.
From the catalog
Available units
Live products matching this configuration.
20ft One Trip Container with Roller door
- Footprint
- 20 ft x 8 ft
- Height
- 8 ft 6 in
Delivery $450 · 5 business days
40FT Shipping Container with Roller Door
- Footprint
- 40 ft x 8 ft
- Height
- 8 ft 6 in
Delivery $450 · 5 business days
Applications
Where these units are used
Daily-access stock
Retail, hospitality and workshop storage opened and closed many times a day.
Compact yards
Containers positioned where swing doors would be blocked.
Self-storage style use
Quick access without manoeuvring around open steel doors.
Facilities and grounds
Equipment stores on managed sites with limited circulation space.
Buying considerations
What to check before ordering
- Check the opening height, since a roller mechanism sits within the door frame and reduces clear height slightly.
- Confirm the locking arrangement and how the shutter is secured when closed.
- Plan for occasional maintenance of the shutter mechanism, curtain and guides.
- Consider whether the container will be moved often, as shutters prefer a level, untwisted frame.
Questions
Frequently asked
Is a roller door as secure as cargo doors?
Security depends on the specification of the shutter and lock, and on placement. A quality shutter with a good locking arrangement is secure, but original cargo doors with locking bars and a lockbox remain the benchmark.
Do roller doors need maintenance?
Yes. Keep the guides clear, the curtain clean and the mechanism lubricated according to the manufacturer guidance. A container that is placed out of level will make a shutter bind.
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