40’HC REEFER COLD STORAGE

TECHNICAL SPEC. BULLBOX

REFRIGERATED CONTAINER
BULLBOX 40’HC 40’ x 8’ x 9’6

MODELO NO: BULLBOX 40’ HC REEFER

COLD STORAGE
DATE OF ISSUE: October, 2017

Contenedores y Embalajes Normalizados S.A.

P.I. Silvota, Peñasanta 12, Llanera. 33192, Asturias- Spain
T +34 985 265 095 bullbox@bullbox.com
www.bullbox.com
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SECCIÓN/TÍTULO/PÁGINA

1. General ....................................................................... 2
2.Desing Criteria ........................................................... 4
3. Dimension and Ratings .......................................... 5
4. Construction ..............................................................6
5. Protective Treatment ........................................... 11
6. Insulation Material ................................................ 13
7. Material Specification ........................................... 13
8. Markings .................................................................. 18
9. Test and Inspection .............................................. 19
10. Guarantee ............................................................. 20

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01-GENERAL

1.1 General

The containers must be designed and manufactured under sufficient quality control in order
to comply with following authorized classification societies, standards and regulations.

These containers specified herein will be manufactured by Contenedores y Embalajes

Normalizados, S.A (hereinafter referred to BULLBOX) under strict quality control by BULLBOX
and be approved by the classification society (Bureau Veritas, China Clasification Society,
Lloyd’s Register of Shipping, American Bureau of Shipping...)

ISO Container Standards ISO 668. ISO 1161. ISO 1496-2. ISO 6346 ISO 3874

T.I.R. Certification : Approved by an authorized classification society.

C.S.C. Certification : In compliance with "International Convention for Safe Containers" and
approved by an
authorized classification society

T.C.T. Certification. No exposed timber components to be used

All the containers will be certified for design type and individually inspected by
classification society, BV, ABS, LR.

* Note : BV : Bureau Veritas (France)

ABS : American Bureau of Shipping (USA)
LR : Lloyd's Register of Shipping (UK)

1.2 Handling and transportation

The containers will be constructed to be capable of being handled without permanent

deformation on following basis.

a) Lifting, loaded or empty, at top corner fittings vertically by means of spreaders fitted with
hooks, shackles or twist-locks, regardless of any port crane speed.

b) Lifting, loaded or empty, at bottom corner fittings using slings with terminal fittings at any
angle between vertical and 30 degrees to the horizontal.

The containers will be constructed to be suitable for transportation in normal operation

conditions and in the following modes:

a)Marine: Seven (7) high stacked (on a level 32,000kgs ratings).

b)Road: On flat bed or skeleton chassis, secured by twist-locks or equivalent ones at the
bottom corner fittings.

c)Rail: Suitable for rail transport under following modes. - COFC (Container-on-flatcar):
secured by twist-locks or equivalent. - Double stacking on the train. - TOFC (Trailer-on-flatcar):
secured to semi-trailer chassis.

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03-DIMENSIONS AND RATINGS

2. Desing criteria

Design Loadings Floor 3,000 kg (6,610 lb) Stacking 86,400 kg per post.

Air Leakage Rate (Q) (with refrigeration unit) The air leakage is approximately 15 m³/hr. when
the inside pressure of the container is 25.4 mm water column and the recess box for open
door from inner is plugged. And the air leakage of machine is not more than 0.5 m3/hr. Drain
tubes are closed during the test. The final air leakage value will according to the test result
done in factory and certified by an authorized classification society.

Total Heat Leakage Rate (U) (with refrigeration unit) The total heat loss of the container is
approximately 45 Kcal/hr. °C at mean insulation wall temperature of 10 °C.

The final heat loss value will according to the test result done in factory and certified by an
authorized classification society

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03-DIMENSIONS AND RATINGS

3. Dimensions and ratings

Dimensions are rated at standard temperature of 20 °C (68 °F).

Ratings

Max. Gross Weight (R) 30,480 kg (67,200 lb )

Tare Weight (T) 4,650 kg ( 10,250 lb )
Payload (P) 25,830 kg (56,950 lb )

Overall

Length 2,192 mm + 0mm 40' +0/-25/64"

- 10mm

Width 2,438 mm + 0mm 8' 0" +0/-3/16"

-5mm

Height 2,896 mm + 0mm 9' 6" +0/-3/16"

-5mm

Internal

Length 11,560 mm 37’ 11 1/8"

Width 2,292 mm 7' 6 15/64"

Height 2,605 mm 8' 6 9/16"

Door opening

Width 2,196 mm 7' 2 29/64"

Height 2,556 mm 8' 4 5/8"

Internal cubic capacity (nominal)

69.0 m³ (2,435 ft³)

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Gooseneck tunnel dimensions (Nominal)

Length 3171 mm 10’ 4 27/32”

Width 1,029 mm +3/-0 mm 3’ 4 33/64" +1/8"/-0"

Height 120 mm +0/-3 mm 4 23/32" +0"/-1/8”

Insulation Thickness and Density

Roof 90.0 mm 40-45 kg/m³

Side Wall 61.0 mm 40-45 kg/m³
Door 90.0 mm 50-55 kg/m³
Floor 129.9/77 mm 50-60 kg/m³

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04-CONSTRUCTION

4. Construction

4.1 Floor

The floor is composed of corrugated sub-floor and floor flat with reversed T-shaped floor-
board with insulation of polyurethane. The corrugated sub-floor is welded to the lower
bottom side rails and gooseneck tunnel. Between reversed T-shaped floor-board and the sub-
floor, some plastic nylon spacers are placed on cross member. Aluminum angle plates are to
be screwed to each PE by full threaded steel screws and Aluminum angle plates are welded to
the reversed Tshaped floor-board.

Four (4) drain holes are provided at the front and rear end of the container. There is the float
Valve in the drain cover, which adjusts water in and out automatically.

Lower Bottom Side Rail SPA-H (B480) / Equivalent. 4.0mm thick steel plate cold
rolled form..

Floor Flat Reversed T-shaped extruded aluminum, flat surface is 30 mm high, A 6061-T6.

Gooseneck Tunnel Pressed steel section, 4.0mm, thick one plate. Bolster: welded construction
with 4.5mm thick upper plate, 2 pieces of 4.5/6.0mm thick inner reinforcement and 4.5mm
thick “U” section lower member.

Sub-floor SPA-H (B480) / Equivalent, 1.6mm thick with pressed corrugation.

Floor Filler PE

4.2 Roof

The roof is composed of several MGSS panels butt welded together by automatic TIG welding
with corrugations facing upwards onto which hat section SPA-H (B480) roof bows are welded
to outer skin by spot welding. At the perimeter, the roof sheet is welded to the outside flange
of the top side rail.
Three LED fluorescent lights based on 220V are designed specifically for cold storage, and
lights are fitted on the surface of inner roof.

Roof : 0.8 mm thick MGSS sheet with corrugations.

Roof Bow: SPA-H (B480) / Equivalent, hat section, 1.6 mm thick.

Roof lining 0.8mm thick corrugated aluminum panels tightly pressed together on joint to
form one whole panel by occlusive technology.

Light : 220 V

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4.3 Side Wall

The side wall is composed of top side rails, upper bottom side rails, MGSS panels, and hat
section side posts which are welded to the outer skin by spot welding; the outer skin is
composed of several MGSS panels butt welded together by automatic TIG welding.

Several stainless steel sheets with corrugations are welded together to form a one-piece
lining. The interior switch of the alarm and fluorescent light is installed on the rear of the right
side wall.

Top Side Rail SPA-H (B480)/ equivalent. 4.0 mm thick steel plate cold rolled form.
Upper Bottom Side Rail SPA-H (B480 ) / equivalent. 4.0 mm thick steel plate cold rolled form.
Side Panel MGSS sheet with corrugations, 0.8 mm inner/ t1.0mm outer
Side Post hat section, 1.6 mm, SPA-H (B480 ) /Equivalent.
Side Lining 0.7mm thick stainless steel, with corrugations

4.4 Front Fame

Front frame is composed of corten steel frame members. The reefer machine will be installed
into the front frame. Receptacle is installed on the outside of front header.

Front Corner post SPA-H (B480 ) /Equivalent, outer 4.5 mm/ inner 4.0 mm
Front Sill SPA-H (B480 ) /Equivalent, 4.0 mm.
Front Header SPA-H (B480 ) /Equivalent, 4.0 mm.
Corner Casting Cast steel, JIS SCW480
Receptacle 220V

4.5 Rear frame and Door

Rear end wall is composed of corten steel frame and door. The rear door is split design, a
smaller left door and a larger right door which can be opened from the inside. The rear door is
composed of 1.2mm thick MGSS panel, aluminum alloy frame and corrugated stainless Steel
inner lining with polyurethane insulation.

The outer E.P.D.M "C" section double Lip and inner EPDM " J " section gasket with molded
corners are provided.

A curtain assembly will be fixed on the rear end near door.

Ramp has a lip at the front where it meets the door sill.
Rear Corner Post SPA-H (B480 ) / equivalent, 6.0mm outer 6.0mm reinforcement

Rear Header SPA-H (B480 ) / equivalent, 4.0mm.

Rear Sill outer MGSS 6.0mm / inner SPA-H (B480) / equivalent 4.0mm

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Parts Materials by

1)
MGSS, 1.2mm, thick.
Door Pannel
2) Stainless steel sheet, 0.7 mm thick with
batten.
Door lining
3) t2.0mm, Plastic must be approved by FDA
Door curtain
4) Checker aluminum plate
Door Ramp
5) Cast steel, JIS SCW480.
Corner casting
6) Five per door, A6061-t6
Hinges
7) Stainless steel
Locking Gears

8) Stainless Steel
Fasteners

9) EPDM “J” section

Door gaskets (inner)

10) EPDM “C” section double lip

Door gaskets (outer)

Refrigeration Unit:
Machinery mounting Designed and fabricated according to refrigeration unit requirements

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05-SURFACE PREPARATION

5. Protective treatment

5.1 Surface preparation

Prior to assembly

1)All steel components (except MGSS), prior to forming will be shot blasted to Swedish
Standard Sa2.5 to remove rust, mill scale etc.
2) MGSS components, prior to painting, will be cleaned to all oil and dirt etc.

After assembly

1)All M.G.S.S. parts will be sweep blasted and cleared to remove all oil rust, dirt and etc.
2) Surface treatment for painting will be done blasting on welding seam-line and all welding
slags, splatters and other foreign materials will be removed.

5.2. Paint Surfaces

Steel parts

1)Exposed parts of steel (CORTEN ) structure.

- shop primer 10u

- zinc primer 20u
- epoxy primer 40u
- Polyurethane top coating (RAL9010) 50u
Total film thickness - 120 microns.

2) Exposed parts of stainless steel (MGSS only).

- epoxy primer 50u
- Polyurethane top coating (RAL9010) 60u
Total dry film thickness - 110 microns.

3)Under coating
- Zinc primer - 30 u
- Top coat: Bitumen wax. - 200 u
Total dry film thickness - 230 microns.

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06-INSULATION MATERIAL

6. Insulation Material

Material CP blown rigid polyurethane foam.

Flammability SE class (Self-extinguishing)

Method In foamed sandwich panels.

Acrylic adhesive is coated on the inner surface of panels.

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07-MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS

7. Material specifications

The prototype container manufactured in accordance with this specification will be tested by
manufacturer under the supervision of classification society.

Material Yield Strength Broken Strength El.

(min.) (min.) (min.)
kg/mm ² kg/mm ² %
Steel
a. Muffler Grade (DIN 1.4003) 32 44 20
(DIN 1.4003) YUS410W-M or
Stainless Steel R410-DH
Frame
SUH409L 18 37 25
YUS409D

b. Steel Casting SCW480 28 49 23

for Welded
structure

c. Carbon Steel STK41 23 41 23

Pipe

d. Carbon Steel S25C 27 45 27

Forging

e. Mild Carbon 25 41 21
Steel

f. Stainless Steel 21 53 40

g. Corten Steel SPA-H (B480) 36 50 22

Aluminium

a. Al. Alloy A6061-T6 25 27 8

Extrusion

b. Al. Alloy 16 22 5
Sheet

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Sealant

Sealant for the interior of container must be approved by FDA.

P.E. Insulation tape or PVC Foam Tape, and sponge tape:

PVC Foam Tape: Panel lapping

Sealant (Grey): Interior of container
Sealant (Grey): Exterior of container
Butyl: Under structure and hidden part

Adhesive

Acrylic : Metal to metal

Polyurethane : Metal to nonmetal

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08-MARKINGS

8.Markings

All containers are to be marked in accordance with ISO latest standard, regulations and
owner's specifications.

Decals shall be self adhesive kiss-cut cast vinyl film with back cutting.

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09-TESTING AND INSPECTION

9. Testing and inspection

Prototype Container

A prototype container, built to the production design, is subjected to the following tests in
accordance with the latest ISO standards (ISO 1496/2-1996) and certified by the
Classification Society.

Summary of Structure Tests

Maximum gross weight (R) 30,480 kg

Tare weight (T) 4,650 kg

Payload (R - T) (P) 25,830 kg

Stacking 86,400 kg/post

Lifting, top corner casting (2R-T)

Lifting, bottom corner casting (2R-T)

Restraint compression & tension)(Rg)

Rear end wall test 3,185 kg

Front end wall ( 0.4Pg)

Side wall test (0.6Pg) (0.6Pg)

Roof test 300 kg

Floor, axle load 3,000 kg

Transverse rigidity 150 KN/end

Longitudinal rigidity 75 KN/side

Air Leakage Test (Each container)

The container is tested for air leakage at a static internal pressure of 25.4 mm water column.
Drain tubes are closed during the test.

Thermal Test
These tests will be carried out in accordance with ISO 1496/2.

Dimension Check
The containers will be checked for specified dimension to ensure compliance with this
specification.

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10-GUARANTEE

10. Guarantee

Workmanship and Materials The manufacturer shall guarantee the workmanship, design,
construction and materials against any defect for one (1) year after the acceptance of the
container.

Paint System The paint system including workmanship and materials shall be guaranteed
against such as corrosion, paint failure, color fading, discoloration and all other defects for a
period of three (3) years.

Corrosion shall be defined as rusting which exceeds RE3 (European Scale of Rusting).

Marking System Marking decals, including workmanship and materials shall be guaranteed
against any defect including but not limited to tenting, fading, and discoloration, chalking and
peeling for a period of five (5) years after acceptance of the container.

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 Contenedores y Embalajes Normalizados S.A.
P.I. Silvota, Peñasanta 12, Llanera. 33192, Asturias- Spain
T +34 985 265 095 bullbox@bullbox.com
www.bullbox.com