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Mechanical ISO Container Handling System

 

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1-Description

The Jackstand system enables loading/unloading on/from a truck trailer, any type of ISO containers with a nominal total weigh of 25 000 lbs., (about 11 metric tons)

It consists of 4 independent lifting mechanical jacks, operated by a crank. The jacks are coupled to the ISO container through removable stirrups equipped with locks which secure fastening to each ISO corner of the container.The jacks fit into a round base and therefore enables operating the "JACKSTAND" on any soil.

2- The "JACKSTAND" system applications

The "JACKSTAND" system is a light handling system developed to work in any area and on any type of soil without any power source but manpower. It enables to load /unload a container containing electric generators, hospital/technical shelters, radio transmission centers, water/petrol tanks, canteens, etc...

Because of its total weight and its modularity, It is handled easily by a team of 4 persons.

Best area to use the "JACKSTAND" system are building sites, field military bases  lacking any particular infrastructure.

The system comes in a storing wooden box and therefore can be carried by a light vehicle.

3-Option

An electrical driving kit is also available as an option. It consists of 4 screw-unscrew guns,a movable diesel electric generator.

4- Advantages

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competitive costs compare to heavy equipment

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light weight

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easy to handle

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easy to haul

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does not require other power than Manpower

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easy crank revolutions

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use in any area accessible to container haulage vehicle

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minimum maintenance and service costs

4- Technical Information(click here)