Equipment Shelter Size

Minimum internal and maximum external dimensions:

  Dimension Size (mm)
Min. Internal Size
Length
2750
Width
2150
Height
2390
Panel Thickness
75
Max. External Size
Length
3005
Width
2405
Height
2880
Panel Thickness
75

Walls

  • Internal walls shall be 0.6mm silicon polyester baked enamel sheeting.
  • External walls shall be formed panels of commercial quality galvanized sheets (Spelter Z275).
    Thickness varies from 2 mm to 3 mm.
  • Polystyrene insulation to be min. 75mm thick. Density = 16kg/cu.m.

Roof

  • The roof shall have a minimum pitch of 5 Degrees. All joints to be sealed with an approved waterproofing material, which will ensure a 20 year guarantee on all waterproofed areas. The cable entry gland plate is located in the roof.
  • The minimum insulation thickness is 75 mm (Polystyrene 16kg/cu.m)

Colour

  • Unless otherwise specified in writing by the client, all external components to be painted in a white finish. The containers will be painted in a controlled environment with a coating approved by the client.
  • The in-house paint standard is IVOCRYL water based product.
  • All galvanized surfaces to be washed and treated with the appropriate products prior to painting.

Door

  • The insulated (75 mm min polystyrene) container door to have a minimum opening of 800 mm wide and 2000 mm high.
    The door shall be hinged to open outward to the right hand side.
  • The door shall be fitted with the patented recessed locking mechanism as well as the patented hinge system, which will afford extra security for the container.
  • The door shall be fitted with an internal stainless steel barrel lock, which locks the door from the inside and prevents the door being locked from the outside.
  • A stainless steel door restrainer shall be fitted for securing the door in the open position.
  • A full perimeter double silicon gasket water seal to be fitted.
  • A 1200 mm x 50 mm drip tray to be fitted at 75 mm above the door (centrally fitted).
  • A galvanized removable stair shall be mounted at the base of the doorway.

Floor

  • The floor shall have a minimum load carrying capability of 500 kg / sq.m.
  • The top layer of the floor will be finished with a 18mm ply marine wood and topped with black vinyl conductive floor tiles.
  • The underside of the floor shall be insulated with a minimum 75 mm thick polystyrene insulation.
  • A suitable aluminium edging will be provided between the floor and interior walls.

Locking Mechanism

Unless otherwise specified, all Lattainer tower containers will use the Broron patented locking mechanism.

Hinge System

The recessed hinge system will be used unless otherwise specified.

Lock

A client approved ABLOY lock will be used to secure the locking mechanism.

Design

The structural and load bearing members of the container shall be designed in accordance with the procedures employed for the design of the parent structure (the lattice tower).

Legs

  • The legs shall be manufactured from certified mild steel plate in accordance with SABS 1431/300WA.
  • The legs shall be hot dip galvanized to SABS ISO1461.

Corner Backing Plates

  • The plates shall be manufactured from certified mild steel in accordance with SABS 1431/ 300WA.
  • The plates shall be hot dip galvanized toSABSISO1461.

Stubs and Base Plates

  • The stubs shall be manufactured from certified mild steel in accordance with SABS 1431/300WA.
  • The stubs shall be hot dip galvanized to SABS ISO 1461.

Note:

  • The 36 m tower base plate is 25 mm thick
  • The 54 m tower base plate is 35 mm thick

Load Transfer Angles

  • Load transfer angles will be included in the arrangement for the 36 m Lattainer towers.
  • Refer to Fig 15 for details of these members.
  • The angles and plates shall be manufactured from certified mild steel in accordance with SABS 1431/ 300WA.
    The items shall be hot dip galvanized to SABS ISO 1461.