Flat Pack Storage Container 4 Metre (4m x 2.1m)

Product Description

Flat Pack Storage Containers

Our galvanized flat pack storage containers are great storage units for a wide range of applications. The major bonus versus a shipping container is that these can be built almost anywhere, including places where we can’t deliver a ready-built shipping container, (locations that aren’t accessible for our delivery trucks, eg back gardens, fields, tight church yards and more.)  These 4 x 2.1m flat pack storage containers arrive flat packed in individual panels that can be carried into position. (please note the weight of the floor panel when considering if you can move it into position and how many helpers you will need)

Main features include.

• Easy To Build. you will need a socket set, a screwdriver, a spirit level and some helpers to build this. All parts, nuts, bolts, locks etc are included.
• Secure. They come with 2x 5 cylinder locks as standard.  There is an additional locking bar and padlock option if you feel you need an extra level of security on these.
• Well designed. this is a tried and tested product that has been on sale for many years with us.
• Colour options. Available in a plain galvanized steel finish (cheapest) or with green, blue or grey powder coating options. (£228 + VAT additional for power coated options)
• Lots of features built in. The design includes built-in ventilation, roof gutter/drainage system, and stainless steel door hinges and comes with a host of custom-designed extra options including levelling feet, forklift feet, folding steel ramp, insulation kits and more. (please see below for the full list of extras)
• Guaranteed wind & watertight
• Stocks held in the UK
• All instructions are provided (and please check out our ‘how to build’ video below which shows off these flat packs in detail, plus this also includes a few handy tips it building one of these yourself). Instructions are easy to follow.
• Optional linking kit – allowing you to join any 2 equal length sides on 2 containers together to make a larger single space.
• Optional insulation kit for condensation  control (ideal if storing fabrics or textiles, polished furniture, foodstuffs, stock to go into retail or other potentially moisture-sensitive items)
• Advertised as a 2 person build. With these larger 4m units, we suggest you may need more than 1 helper, especially if you want to lift and move the floor panel. (Panel weights are listed below)

Our flat pack storage range has recently been subject to a ‘makeover’. They now feature rounded die-cast aluminium roof corners, stronger wall panels, an improved double-locking system and stainless-steel hinges.

The new stainless-steel hinges not only look good, but they also improve security too and the door and frame are made from thicker steel. We now also offer an optional insulation pack that fits directly onto the profiled panels within the unit which don’t need any additional fixings to install them.

To assemble the unit, you will need a  socket set with a 13mm and 19mm socket, plus a screwdriver. All nuts, bolts and assembly instructions are provided. A couple of helpers will be needed, expect this built to take 3-4 hours if this is your first flat pack. You can likely reduce this time significantly with experience or planning.

If you have linked units together, you can’t lift or re-position the units. Single (un-linked) units may be lifted using a forklift (with the forklift feel option) or top lifted by crane or similar (if using the lifting eye option)

For demounting and relocating the units in their flat-packed condition, we suggest you only use the original packaging whenever possible. Most importantly keep the transport bolts handy for re-use if this is your plan.

This 4 x 2-metre flat pack storage container is ideal for several light industrial or domestic applications. These units are man-portable (minimum 2 people per panel) and are ideal for a range of hard-to-access locations such as gardens, courtyards and other enclosed outdoor spaces.

These units are new ex-factory, very smart, solid and secure, quick and easy to install and, for the quality, come in at an exceptional price.

Made from 0.60mm galvanized steel panels with box profile corrugations, strengthened with a galvanized steel frame. These units are solid and sturdy and offer an excellent level of protection for anyone wanting to secure their stuff.

Side door option on flat pack storage containers

These flat pack containers do come with a side door option, you can see an example of a side door container in one of the final product images.

Side doors are an option for all sizes in our flat pack range, but these are not straightforward for us to offer. Things to note.

• Side doors can fit into either side of the container
• The doors are always right hand hinged and open outwards.
• The side doors do not affect the operation of the roof drainage
• We sometimes hold small volume of side doors in stock in the UK (so always ask if you want one and we can check what we have available), but these will commonly go onto our next factory order. When we order these with the factory lead times will be approx. 3 months.

A detailed look at our Flat Pack Storage Container Range

This ‘how to video shows us building one of our flat pack containers for our head office. I(t includes a lot of detail on the flat pack containers and some handy tips if looking to build yourself.

Colour options

Galvanised Steel is the standard option. Blue RAL 5010, Green RAL 6005 or Grey RAL7016 finish is also available at additional cost.

How heavy is each panel?

This is a common question from our customers when buying a flat pack unit. We would suggest that two people carry each panel at a time to be safe. Below is a chart for each of the panels:

Flat pack storage container options and prices

Prices are plus delivery. Delivery charges for the 4 x 2-metre flat pack storage containers to UK mainland addresses range from £1-300 depending on location and based on a part load (ie we try to group our deliveries to keep the costs down for you) faster-dedicated deliveries are available but will be costed individually. Delivery for accessories is free when ordered with the main product, otherwise, charges will apply. Access to a large rigid vehicle will be required. Delivery is kerbside only. Collection available from our warehouse in Surrey if preferred.

All our standard (cheapest) deliveries are undertaken on a 3-week rotation service. Our warehouse has 1 delivery truck and sends the truck into one area of the UK each day, taking approx. 3 weeks to cover all regions. This means we won’t set up a delivery for a specific day you choose. Instead – once we have your order and payment in, we will authorise the warehouse to send the goods out for you. They will then confirm over the following day or two when we will next have a delivery truck in your area. This assumes we have stock in hand ready to go. in the event we are out of stock or can’t deliver in this standard timeframe we will let you know at the time of order if not before.

For additional information about shelving, please click on the ‘shelving’ tab.

Optional extras

Item	Picture	Price
Locking Bar with padlock		£60.00 + VAT
Motion Sensor Lights (2 units) See our Lighting video here		£84.00 + VAT
Forklift Feet (set of 4) 90-second forklift feet video here		£57.00 + VAT
Levelling feet (Adjustable / set of 4)		£40.00 + VAT
Folding Steel Ramp 100-second ramp video here		£85.00 + VAT
Self-Fit Insulation Kit More info on the product page See our how-to-fit videoÂ		£250.00 + VAT
Lifting Eye & Rod Set		£70.00 + VAT
Touch-up Spray (blue or green)		£19.00 + VAT
Sumped Shelf 1000mm up-rights and arms extra See our shelving video here		£30.00 + VAT
Sumped Shelf 1900mm up-rights and arms extra		£45.00 + VAT

Images for illustration purposes only.

Please note – if you intend to raise your unit off the ground, we do not advise you to order a ramp as it will probably be too steep to use.

Technical information for a 4 x 2m flat pack

Width – 2.1m
Height – 2.1m

All units are 300mm high when flat packed and 2093mm high when assembled.

Exact dimensions are:

Length – 4064mm
Width – 2149mm
Height – 2093mm
Door width – 1250mm
Door height – 1900mm
Weight – 454kg

Component/panel weights:

Chassis – 153kg
Side Panels – 60kg
End panel – 31kg
Door panel – 67kg
Roof panel – 83kg

General information:

Floor – Pre-fitted 18mm grade 3 ‘Norbord’ Canadian Sterling Board that is screwed to a galvanised steel profile frame.

Chassis – Box profile galvanised steel.

Side walls/roof panels – 0.6mm box profile. Panels have been strengthened and the have galvanised steel frame sections at their edges. Roof has two integral gutters for rainwater dispersal at all four corners of the unit.

Door panel – 0.6mm box profile galvanised steel. Has two 64mm Euro deadlocks with replaceable cylinders and a central roller catch. Door is right-hand hinged, outward opening.

Fastening elements – For additional security, additional roof bolts are supplied to prevent external access to the container.

Packing – all components are packed to minimise damage during transportation and normal un-loading.

Powder coating – Optional powder coated finish available at additional cost in green or blue. RAL6005 and RAL5010 respectively.

Insulation – Made of steel and 30mm thickness XPS (extruded polystyrene foam (0,03W/mK thermal conductivity ), XPS foam glued on 0,60mm galvanized steel.

Base required – These units are better off on a completely flat surface, however slabs, sleepers etc along the edges are fine or on the 4 points where the levelling feet would go approx. 1000mm in from the corner on a 4m Store.

Please note that due to continuous product development, specifications may change and we reserve the right to change such without prior notice.

Shelving guide for flat pack containers

Our shelving guide is designed to assist you in selecting the right number of shelving uprights and arms to suit the weight (UDL) per shelf that you require.

Please note that the weight range for this shelving is 30 – 60kg UDL per shelf – UDL is Uniform Distributed Load.

The shelves are sump shelves, designed to capture any leaks. The shelf uprights are the vertical supports that hold the shelf arms in place onto which, you place your sump shelves. The shelf uprights simply snap into place so, no need to drill holes in the unit.

The maximum number of shelves that can be accommodated per pair of uprights is three.

 Shelving configuration

The 4m x 2.1m flatpack can take up to 3x 1m shelving kits per side, or 2x 1.9m shelving kits per side

The 2.1m end can only have a 1m shelving kit.

30kg UDL loading per shelf

45kg UDL loading per shelf

60kg UDL loading per shelf

Flat pack delivery information

All units are delivered on a shared load and are done depending on what orders are in your area at the time. We do try to accommodate delivery date requests but can never guarantee it.  Delivery times are Monday-Friday 8am – 6pm

If delivery vehicle requires FOR’s registration then please state this before ordering as this will cost extra and will need to be quoted, if delivery Vehicle arrives on site and we haven’t been advised FOR’s is required then charges will apply.

Unless otherwise stated delivery includes lifting off on your site subject to good access and egress and sufficient room for crane vehicle to setup and offload. In the event that access/egress is not suitable aborted delivery charges will apply.

Flat packs can only be delivered to customers in mainland UK and Northern Ireland addresses. We cannot deliver to the Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Orkney, Shetland and Scottish Islands, BFPO addresses, or the Republic of Ireland. All goods must be signed for by an adult aged 18 years or over on delivery.

Delivery charges and estimated timescales are specified when you place an order. We make every effort to deliver goods within the estimated timescales, however delays are occasionally inevitable due to unforeseen factors. Consultantsea Ltd, T/A Budget Shipping Containers shall be under no liability for any delay or failure to deliver the products within estimated timescales.

Risk of loss and damage of products passes to you on the date when the products are delivered or on the date of first attempted delivery by us.

Our delivery vehicle is a 26-tonne Hiab equipped vehicle that is 12.3ft in height and 34ft in length. On occasions, an additional 20ft long trailer may be attached to the vehicle. Please check your site can accept the longest vehicle configuration.

Should you have any access concerns, please send in pictures of the site with measurements and the delivery address so we can check access.

A failed delivery will be charged for or we will drop the flat pack at a nearby location and you will have to manually move the unit panel by panel to the assembly point or re-deliver on a flat bed vehicle at additional cost and you will have to move the panels as suggested.

Collections

All collections of units must be made on flatbed trucks or trailers that have a larger footprint of the unit being collected. Failure to have the appropriate vehicle may result in being turned away.