Cut Down Shipping Containers
Made to order cut down containers are one of our biggest sellers, created from standard 20ft and 40ft quality shipping containers.
Cut Down Containers from Containers Direct
With our large, in-house fabrication department, all work undertaken in the production of our cut down containers is of the highest quality. The results reflect over a decade of experience in the industry, and an ethos of putting quality and innovation at the forefront of our production.
A cut above the rest
Our cut down storage containers are cut down from the real deal: 20ft and 40ft shipping containers. Original shipping containers are made from robust Corten steel, to give many years of outstanding performance, where they will remain wind and watertight and highly secure.Extra thick wall panels
Once the container has been cut down, we use 16mm gauge corrugated steel to form a new end wall. We match the corrugations to the rest of the container, so there is no compromise on strength and quality on the new wall.Strong and secure doors
Some clients opt to retain the original container doors, but we also offer a choice of door types in place of this. For example, many clients prefer our easy-open doors designed to give smoother access, especially when the container is used for storage. If new doors are required in the build we construct them from 3mm thick steel, with locking arm and lockbox, to maintain the high level of security offered by a shipping container. We also offer the option to add watertight door seals for added protection against water ingress.Watertight welding
We fully seam weld as standard on all cut down units to ensure there are no leaks. Common practice is to spot weld and seal cut down containers, but this method requires regular, on-going maintenance to prevent leaks appearing. This is why we opt for using a full seam weld to give our clients a superior product.
Please note: cut down containers are not suitable for shipping, stacking or lifting when loaded, and fork pockets and shipping vents are not guaranteed. Please speak to a Sales Advisor if you need these conditions, where they may recommend a Cut and Shut container.
Repainting - looking good and long lasting!
A coat of standard RAL paint can be added for the perfect individual finish to our cut down containers, although green and blue units are always in stock. Prices vary depending on container size, so give us a call to discuss! For our full range of colour options, browse through our RAL colour chart. If a container is ordered without a repaint, the welding work will be 'flashed' in a similar colour, we cannot guarantee this will be the exact same shade as the rest of the container.
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Testimonials
As a long established and reputable shipping container company, we want to instil confidence in our customers that we can deliver on our promises, and provide high quality products and service.But don't just take our word for it, see for yourself what our past and present clients have to say about Containers Direct.
Committed to Quality
We are ISOQAR Approved and certified to ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management Systems, demonstrating our commitment to excellence. We are also members of MakeUK, who champion British manufacturing, and the Container Self Storage and Traders Association (CSTA), representing global operators and innovators. In addition, we are registered members of JOSCAR, the Joint Supply Chain Accreditation Register.
