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AC49000A Shipping Container Casters

Move containers using our reliable rigid clamp connection with our urethane on iron and pneumatic container caster options.

Tandemloc Shipping Container Casters rigidly clamp to ISO 1161 Corner Fittings, commonly found on Intermodal Freight Containers and many Military Shelters, generator set-ups, and communication vans. The rigid clamp connection is one of the features that make our Container Casters the most reliable on the market today.

Many designs offer a typical twistlock connection that is not clamped tight. In fact, it is a loose connection, allowing the wheel to bind and scuff along, causing damage to the wheel or floor. Others tighten, but only modestly and the result is the same. If you value your container and its contents, you will appreciate the rock-solid clamped tight connection and overall ruggedness of this product.

Once installed, they provide an efficient way of mobilizing at low speeds (non-highway use). The common uses are moving containers in and out of a facility for maintenance, alterations, upfits, or for complexing and loading shelters. Towbars are also available and these fit the end hole of the corner fitting.

The Container Casters are very rugged products, available in a wide range of capacities and wheel types for different surfaces. The pneumatic casters are recommended for uneven surfaces or when floor damage is a concern. All casters are swivel type with a swivel lock, locking at 90° increments. This offers the user the most flexibility by allowing all to swivel for tight turns or to lock two (rear) if desired when towing.

Towbars

  • FINISH: Top Casterloc is galvanized, bottom caster is painted.
  • CALCULATED WEIGHT: See chart below.

Product Notes

  • Contact Tandemloc For Available Options and Custom Configurations.
  • These casters use a swivel with a swivel locking feature.
  • All the casters have an operating temperature of (-40°F to 120°F).
  • The Twistlock, wheel mount, and axle are steel. See the chart for the material of the wheels.
  • For use in ISO 1161 steel corner fittings as normally used on standard freight containers or similar constructions.

Cautions

  • When placing or removing casters from corners, use a fork truck, as shown below, to raise or lower the Casterloc. Personnel is to stand clear of adjacent areas to avoid injury if accidentally dropped.
  • Casters can allow loads to move on unlevel surfaces & crush personnel. Lock swivel casters in towing direction & chock before detaching the tow vehicle. When towing, swivels on the tow end should be unlocked after connecting the tow vehicle & before starting the tow.

For installation instructions see the drawing below or download the PDF.

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Model Additional Details Capacity (lbs.) Max Speed (MPH) Type Of Wheels Number Of Wheels Inflation PSI A B C D E F G Weight (lbs.) In Stock Price* Buy Online
AC49000A-2PA Container Caster
2,500 5 Urethane on Iron 1 N/A 19.10 inches 15.47 inches 8 inches 2 inches 2 inches 3 inches 10.25 inches 73.60 Yes
$1,280.14
AC49000A-3PA Container Caster
5,000 5 Urethane on Iron 1 N/A 21.59 inches 17.96 inches 10 inches 2.63 inches 3.63 inches 5 inches 12 inches 126 Yes
$2,630.46
AC49000A-4PA Container Caster
10,000 5 Urethane on Iron 2 N/A 22.59 inches 18.96 inches 10 inches 2.5 inches 3.5 inches 5 inches 14.25 inches 222.25 Yes
$3,713.91
AC49000A-5PA Container Caster
12,000 5 Urethane on Iron 2 N/A 24.59 inches 20.96 inches 12 inches 2.88 inches 4.88 inches 5 inches 14.25 inches 241.25 No
$3,986.14
AC49000A-6PA Container Caster
16,800 5 Urethane on Iron 2 N/A 28.59 inches 24.96 inches 16 inches 3.56 inches 7.56 inches 5 inches 14.25 inches 292.25 Yes
$4,575.59
AC49000A-7PA Container Caster
3,120 5 Pneumatic 2 85 30.59 inches 26.96 inches 18 inches 4.5 inches 9.5 inches 6 inches 12 inches 112 Yes
$2,330.98
AC49000A-8PA Container Caster
5,550 5 Pneumatic 2 115 35.34 inches 31.71 inches 23 inches 5 inches 12.5 inches 7.25 inches 14.25 inches 203 Yes
$6,334.32
AC49000A-9PA Container Caster
7,260 5 Pneumatic 2 100 37.84 inches 34.21 inches 25 inches 5 inches 13.5 inches 7.75 inches 14.25 inches 239 Yes
$8,979.23
AC49000A-10PA Container Caster
9,460 6 Pneumatic 2 130 37.59 inches 33.96 inches 23.54 inches 5 inches 12.77 inches 7.13 inches 12 inches 294 No --
AC49000A-11PA Container Caster
15,000 6 Pneumatic 2 145 38.59 inches 34.96 inches 23.62 inches 6 inches 13.81 inches 9.84 inches 14.25 inches 524 No --
AC49000A-12PA Container Caster
18,000 5 Urethane on Iron 2 N/A 32.59 inches 28.96 inches 20 inches 4.31 inches 10.31 inches 5 inches 14.25 inches 347 No
$8,585.20
AC49000A-13PA Container Caster
10,000 5 Nylatron HD 1 N/A 17.63 inches 14 inches 6 inches 1.75 inches .75 inches 3 inches 12 inches 70 No --

Installing into standard ISO containers with ISO 1161 corner fittings at corners
  • Lift container per international standard (ISO) 3874 or other means so that the bottom surface of the corner fittings are about 40" above the rolling surface.
  • With a fork lift truck raise the unlocked Casterloc into the bottom hole of each corner fitting & activate the twist lock with its handle. Before lowering the container, adjust the clamping stud to tighten connection ( 50 to 125 ft/ lb.) Notice - tightening must be done before lowering.
  • When all four Casterlocs are tight, lower the container to the level rolling surface.
  • The container may be raised a second time & retightened to the same torque after "settling", if desired.
Operation
  • Moving standard freight containers on casters differs from moving containers on a chassis because the caster connection has less horizontal structural strength. For this reason, the speed of movement must be slower and the surface on which the caster rolls, must be reasonably smooth. Excessive forces in a horizontal direction can cause failure. For this reason, speed shall not exceed the limit shown for each caster.
  • Moving heavy containers on casters requires that its movement always be under control for direction and braking on both level and unlevel surfaces. A towing vehicle with tow bars affixed to the forward bottom corners is the optimum method of moving & braking. Personnel should remain clear of the roll path to prevent injury. Sufficient personnel should be utilized for good visibility.
Important Note
  • Lifting and handling ISO freight containers should be done by qualified personnel familiar with ISO standard 3874. This standard is available from the International Standards Organization (in the U.S.A.; American National Standards Institute (ANSI)).