The dimensions of ISO tank containers are 6058mm (length) × 2438mm (width) × 2591mm (height). Tank containers of this size are usually called 20-foot standard tank containers, and their external frame dimensions are the same as those of standard 20-foot containers, i.e. 20 feet long, 8 feet wide, and 8 feet 6 inches high.
Dimensions and capacity of different types of ISO tank containers
Standard tank container: capacity is 25,000 liters (6,341 gallons), deadweight is 3,750 kg, maximum working pressure is 4 bar, and working temperature range is -40°C to 130°C. This type of container is suitable for loading dangerous goods liquids or ordinary chemical liquids, and can be equipped with optional functions such as level gauges, thermometers and insulation layers. 1.
Specimen tank: The outer frame is the standard 20-foot container size, suitable for transporting liquids with higher density, and is equipped with multiple baffles to prevent liquid shock during transportation.
Steam-heated liquid tank container: The outer frame is the size of a standard 20-foot container, suitable for liquids that crystallize at room or low temperatures, heated by steam pipes for faster unloading. Electric-heated liquid tank container: With a capacity of 17,500 to 35,000 liters, it uses a glycol pumping system and cable heating, suitable for gentle heating of critical and high-value goods. Food-grade tank container: Suitable for temperature-sensitive and perishable goods such as wine, milk and cooking oil. Enhanced insulation materials and heating and cooling design are used to ensure cargo quality and meet food-grade specific cleaning requirements.
