Australian Industrial Equipment Dimensions

Australia's industrial landscape features a variety of equipment, and aside from pallets, various other items come with their own specific dimensions. Here, we explore the dimensions of different industrial equipment commonly found in the Australian market.

IBC Dimensions

Intermediate Bulk Containers (IBCs) are frequently used in the Australian market, with plastic IBCs being the most common type. The standard dimensions for a typical plastic IBC in Australia are 1200mm in length, 1000mm in width, and 1160mm in height, offering a 1000L capacity.

It's essential to verify these dimensions with the manufacturer or distributor when purchasing an IBC to ensure compatibility with your specific needs.

Pallet Racking Beam Dimensions

Selective pallet racking systems are widely used in Australian warehouses. The beam lengths for these systems can vary, with common measurements being 1380mm, 2600mm, 2750mm, and 3950mm, although some manufacturers may offer specific measurements, such as 2591mm instead of 2600mm.

The height and length of the beams significantly affect their weight-bearing rating. Additionally, the bracing configuration and upright dimensions play a vital role in determining the strength and stability of your pallet racking system. It's crucial to understand that pallet racking is an engineered system, and its structural integrity should not be compromised by making arbitrary changes to its configuration.

 In Australia, there is a range of well-known racking suppliers including Dexion and Schaeffer. Using their products is a great way to ensure that you're investing in something that's built to fit the Australian standard.

Shipping Container Dimensions

While shipping containers were solely used to import goods from overseas, today they have diverse applications from transporting goods via rail to serving as modified workshops. These containers come in various ISO sizes, including 8FT, 10FT, 20FT, and 40FT, with high cube versions available in the 40FT size.

This table outlines the approximate external and internal sizes of shipping containers. Depending on the product you are loading, it is also important to factor in the dimensions of the door which is around 10mm narrower than the internal width and around 110mm lower than the internal height.

 

40ft ISO High Cube Shipping Container Dimensions				40ft ISO GP Shipping Container Dimensions
	External	Internal			External	Internal
Length	12,200mm	12,030mm		Length	12,200mm	12,030mm
Width	2440mm	2350mm		Width	2440mm	2350mm
Height	2900mm	2700mm		Height	2600mm	2390mm
20ft ISO High Cube Shipping Container Dimensions				20ft ISO GP Shipping Container Dimensions
	External	Internal			External	Internal
Length	6060mm	5900mm		Length	6060mm	5900mm
Width	2440mm	2350mm		Width	2440mm	2350mm
Height	2900mm	2700mm		Height	2590mm	2390mm
10ft ISO Shipping Container Dimensions
	External	Internal
Length	2990mm	2840mm
Width	2440mm	2350mm
Height	2590mm	2390mm