45-foot Pallet Wide (PW) reefer containers are large refrigerated containers with increased internal width, designed for international and domestic cargo transportation with controlled temperature ranging from -60°C to +30°C depending on the refrigeration unit model.
Reefer container 45 PW is in demand for multimodal transportation and warehouse logistics for storing and transporting food products, frozen goods, pharmaceuticals, flowers, chemical products, and other cargo requiring strict temperature control.
Technical specifications of the 45-foot Pallet Wide (PW) reefer container
Compared to standard models, 45-foot Pallet Wide reefer containers have an increased capacity of 33 pallets due to greater internal width, allowing Euro pallets to be placed in two rows. The use of 45-foot Pallet Wide refrigerated containers enables maximum efficient use of internal volume and reduces logistics costs per unit of transported cargo.
Wide refrigerated pallet containers 45 PW are equipped with Carrier, Thermo King, Daikin, or Star Cool refrigeration units. Some characteristics of the reefer container depend on the specifications of the specific refrigeration unit model.
Table: Technical specifications of the reefer container PW 45'
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| External dimensions | |
| Length, mm | 13,716 |
| Width, mm | 2,556 |
| Height, mm | 2,896 |
| Internal dimensions | |
| Length, mm | 13,266 |
| Width, mm | 2,438 |
| Height, mm | 2,577 |
| Characteristics | |
| Container weight, kg | 6,090 |
| Internal volume, m³ | 83.3 |
| Euro pallet capacity, 800×1200 mm | 33 |
| Compressor type | Piston / scroll |
| Refrigerant | R-134a, R-452A, R-513A |
| Power consumption | 3–10 kWh |
| Starting current | up to 20–25 A |
| Temperature range | from -40°C to +30°C |
On the outside, the 45 PW reefer container is clad in technical stainless steel, resistant to moisture and corrosion. The internal walls are made of food-grade stainless steel. Thermal insulation of walls, ceiling, and door is provided by multi-layer panels with polyurethane foam filling, ensuring effective maintenance of the set temperature inside the container.
The sturdy floor made of T-shaped aluminum profile ensures air circulation under the cargo and withstands the operation of warehouse equipment. The doors are equipped with reinforced locking bars and rubber gaskets to ensure the tightness of the intermodal unit.
45-foot PW reefer containers comply with ISO safety standards and are suitable for transport by road, rail, and sea. For transporting and storing goods that do not require a stable temperature regime, 45-foot Pallet Wide dry containers are available.
45-foot refrigerated container: advantages
The 45ft PW reefer container is in demand for export and import of palletized cargo due to increased loading space and optimized transportation costs.
One of the key advantages of the 45-foot reefer container is its capacity, which is comparable to that of the 45-foot Pallet Wide. This allows rail transport to compete with road transport in terms of delivery volume.
Other advantages of 45 PW refrigerated containers:
- increased number of pallet positions;
- efficient use of internal space;
- precise adjustment and maintenance of temperature;
- operation from ship or industrial power supply, as well as from a genset (standalone power) when needed;
- high tightness and structural reliability;
- minimal maintenance requirements.
The 45 PW reefer container is used by agricultural enterprises, food retail, export-import, logistics and pharmaceutical companies, as well as suppliers of flowers, meat, and fish products.
Why buy a 45-foot Pallet Wide reefer container from GCS?
Global Container Service offers new and used 45-foot Pallet Wide reefer containers for sale, fully ready for operation.
Why buy a 45-foot Pallet Wide reefer container from GCS:
- over 28 years of successful experience working with international logistics companies in liner shipping;
- supplier of branded container equipment from renowned global brands;
- certified terminal in Odesa for servicing, upgrading, and repair of refrigerated containers;
- fast container delivery throughout Ukraine.
If necessary, GCS offers a rental service for 45-foot PW reefer containers for one-time delivery of a consignment or for irregular cargo transportation.
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