In response to the increasing damage to wooden flooring in dry cargo containers during factory testing and goods transportation, the International Container Lessors Association has issued updated requirements for container wood flooring, effective 2024. These new standards aim to ensure greater durability and compliance with international regulations.Key Updates to Container Wood Flooring Standards

1.Layer Requirements: The flooring must consist of no fewer than 19 layers. The specific gravity of the wood should range between 700 and 880 kg/m³.

2.Thickness and Density: To comply with the Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service (AQIS) standards, the total thickness of the flooring must be at least 28 mm. The material density should range between 700 and 950 kg/m³, with a moisture content of ≤12%.3.Quality Control and Testing:

A minimum of five test pieces is required for quality assessment.
Each test must be approved by a classification society surveyor designated by the container owner, with an approval certificate issued.
Strength testing can be performed using an ISO-standard loading trolley with a 7,260 kg axle load. The trolley, with a wheel width of 180 mm, should move back and forth over the entire surface of the floor at least five times.4.Technical Specifications:

The floor’s thickness should be 28 ± 0.5 mm, with a diagonal difference of less than 2 mm and an edge straightness error of less than 0.5 mm.
All wooden floors must undergo chemical treatment per the latest AQIS standards.
Defects within the allowable range must be properly repaired.
After installation, the wooden floor must pass the 7,260 kg trolley test as per ISO 1496-1 requirements.
A quality certificate must be provided by the supplier.

Common sizes for 20'/40' standard container floors are specified.Why Choose CIMC Equilink for Your Container Flooring Needs?

With 24 years of experience in the container accessories industry, CIMC Intermodal Equilink Co., Ltd. guarantees compliance with the latest international container flooring standards. As a manufacturer and seller of high-quality container floors, we offer a wide range of products including: container floor panels, box repair panels, box building panels, plywood, bamboo-wood composite flooring, container wood flooring, container bamboo wood flooring, laminated flooring, and bamboo plywood.

We are committed to providing durable and compliant container flooring solutions tailored to your needs. Reach out to us via email at info.equilink@cimc.com or submit a quick quote to get started. We're honored to serve you

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