Splitting shipping container in half
Splitting a sea container in half is a complex task that involves cutting through the steel structure. This requires specialized tools, planning, and safety measures. This might be necessary due to space restrictions – you might need the full length of the container but not the full width. What ever you might desire, we can make it happen!
In this particular case customer needed open side container with half the width and extra ventilation in the back.
Splitting sea container in half – Planning & Perparation
Purpose of the split: Firstly we need to understand why you’re splitting the container (e.g., for construction, creating a smaller space, etc.) to determine how much of the container needs to be cut and how to handle the remaining structure.
Tools and Equipment:
Cutting tools:
- Plasma cutter (best for clean and efficient cuts through steel)
- Oxy-acetylene torch (if a plasma cutter isn’t available)
- Angle grinder (for smaller or more precise cuts)
- Jigsaw (optional for detailed cutting)
Measuring tools: Tape measure, level, laser, chalk, or marker to mark the cut lines.
Welding or bolting equipment (if you plan to reassemble the pieces or reinforce the cut edges).
Splitting sea container in half – Reinforcing and Final Adjustments
- Edge preparation: After the cut, the edges of the shipping container may be sharp or jagged. We smooth them using a grinder.
- Reinforcment if needed: Depending on your use for the split container, we most likely need to reinforce the container which is . This can be done with metal beams or by welding the edges to create a stronger structure.
- Paint job: Painting a shipping container is a great way to protect it from rust and weathering while giving it a fresh, clean look.
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