Platforms (Plats) [German version]


Description
Figures
Dimensions/weights
Use





Description


Platforms consist solely of a floor structure with extremely high loading capacity; they have no side or end walls. This high loading capacity makes it possible to concentrate heavy weights on small areas. A platform consists of a steel frame and a wooden floor structure.

Platforms are available in 20′ and 40′ sizes. 40′ platforms have a gooseneck tunnel at each end.

Lashing rings, to which the cargo may be secured, are installed in the side rails. The lashing rings may take loads of up to 3.000 kg.


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Figure

Drawing, platform

Figure 1		 Drawing, 20' platform

Figure 2		 Drawing, 40' platform

Figure 3



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Dimensions/weights


The following are some of the most important details relating to 20′ and 40′ platforms. The data was taken from Hapag-Lloyd, Hamburg [68].


Platform: steel frame with softwood floor, 20′ long and 1′ 1 1/4" high
Dimensions Weights
Length

[mm]		 Width

[mm]		 Floor height

[mm]		 Max. gross wt.

[kg]		 Tare weight

[kg]		 Max. payload

[kg]
6058 2438 370 30480 2520 27960
6058 2438 370 34000 2740 31260


Platform: steel frame with softwood floor, 40′ long and 2′ high
Dimensions Weights
Length

[mm]		 Width

[mm]		 Floor height

[mm]		 Max. gross wt.

[kg]		 Tare weight

[kg]		 Max. payload

[kg]
12192 2245 648 45000 5700 39300



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Use


Platforms are used principally for oversized and very heavy cargoes.


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