Top Security Features to Look for in Shipping Containers
When buying or renting shipping containers, security is paramount. Whether for storage, modification, or transportation, ensuring your container is secure protects your valuable items from theft and damage. Here are the essential security features to consider.
1. Robust Locking Systems
Lock Boxes: A lock box is a steel cover that protects the padlock from being tampered with or cut. It’s an essential feature for enhancing the security of your shipping container.
At Century Containers we offer a couple of different options for lock boxes for your container. Firstly, our simple cowl box that hoods over the lock and is welded into place by our team, this is simplistic and safe. Securing the lock from tampering. We can now also offer a higher standard of lock box, created using the strongest materials available, The Ferosafe lock box is the first lightweight container lock box to provide a high level of resistance against angle grinders and carbide drills during theft.
High-Security Padlocks:We invest in high-quality padlocks that are resistant to picking, cutting, and drilling. Consider using padlocks with hardened steel shackles and bodies for maximum protection.
2. Secure Doors
Double Locking Bars: Ensure the container doors have double locking bars, which provide additional points of security and make it harder for unauthorized access.
This is standard among the vast majority of our containers, though we do offer units with easy opening doors, that ultimately do not lower to security of the containers.
Reinforced Door Hinges: Look for containers with heavy-duty, welded door hinges that are resistant to tampering and forced entry.
3. Structural Integrity
Corrugated Steel Walls: The container should be made from high-quality, corrugated steel, which is difficult to cut or break through. This enhances the overall durability and security of the container. We offer cladding options which also help the protect the container from cutting, as well as reinforced internal walls for the container which can help to securely lock away any goods be held in the safe storage.
Weatherproofing: Proper seals and gaskets around doors and edges keep the container weatherproof, protecting the contents from environmental damage while maintaining structural integrity. All our containers are checked to ensure that they are watertight and windproof. This is a necessity for all shipping containers sold by ourselves at Century Containers.
4. Alarm Systems
Motion Sensors: Installing motion sensors inside the container can alert you to any unauthorized access or movement.
Alarm Systems: Integrate alarm systems that trigger upon unauthorized entry, providing an immediate alert to potential breaches.
5. CCTV and Surveillance
External Cameras: Positioning CCTV cameras around the container’s location can deter potential thieves and provide recorded evidence in case of a security breach. External cameras can be securely fitted to containers by taking advantage of the Domino Clamp system. This brilliant system easily slots into the ISO fixings on each corner of the container, allowing easy installation of any security fittings you may require.
Our team at Century Containers have created bespoke surveillance containers for numerous sites, all with internally powered cameras, as well as solar panels and other features allowing for remote monitoring of sites such as building yards and outside storage centers.
Remote Monitoring: Use surveillance systems that allow remote monitoring, giving you peace of mind by letting you check the status of your container from anywhere.
6. Ventilation and Lighting
Internal Lighting: Good lighting inside the container not only helps in locating items but helps to create a safe environment, especially when used in combination with security cameras.
Ventilation Grills: Ensure the container has ventilation grills that do not compromise security. These should be small enough to prevent unauthorized entry while allowing air circulation. We offer extra ventilation on all of containers and we are able to supply XL vents for containers from other trusted sources. We have created our own ventilation system when a bespoke design is needed, this is especially relevant when either wet goods or plantation may be used inside of a container.
7. Secure Location
Fenced Perimeter: If you are storing the container on your property, ensure it is within a fenced perimeter to provide an additional layer of security.
Ground Anchors: Use ground anchors to secure the container to the ground, preventing it from being easily moved or stolen.
Welded ISO corners: This can be seen as a somewhat extreme option as it reduces the ability to then move the container, but it can be an option if you are looking to fix the container into position and give that extra container security.
Conclusion
When it comes to shipping containers, security is crucial. By ensuring your container is equipped with robust locking systems, secure doors, strong structural integrity, and additional security measures like alarm systems and CCTV, you can protect your valuable items effectively. Whether you are buying or renting, prioritise these security features to safeguard your investments.
If your ready to find the perfect, secure shipping container? Contact us today for high-quality containers equipped with top security features to meet your needs. Ensure your storage solutions are safe and reliable with our expert advice and superior products.
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