Storm Protector launched

News-in-print 1 Oct 2015 by WCN Editorial

German company FT Containerparts has recently launched a container securing device called Storm Protector. Designed to secure containers in high stacks in container depots, the device is a “double stacking cone” inserted at both upper longitudinal sides of the container.

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The lower part of the Storm Protector is formed into a “T” that is turned 90 degrees and locked into the corner casting. When positioning the container, the lower cone slides into the corner casting of the adjacent container, thereby holding the boxes against one another. The simple handling and solid construction of the device is based on equipment used on ships.

FT Containerparts highlights that the advantage of the Storm Protector is the The Storm Protector device is inserted into the bottom right container, and the containers to the left and above are secured automatically Storm Protector launched upper cone, on which another container can be positioned when a “staircase” stack is built, which is a common depot practice. Testing and certification by DEKRA is now underway.

The design means the Storm Protector can be used in any tier, without requiring a man-lift. Inserted before the container is lifted, it slides into the container behind it, without any manual operation, due to the design of the lower cone. The upper cone secures a container placed on top, also without requiring manual operation.

Started as a one-man business by Frank Techau, FT Containerparts now has a staff of 12, and recently celebrated its 15th anniversary, along with the expansion of its warehouse facility.

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