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