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More articles from the Isotec guide hub: choosing containers, eutectic plates, measurement, regulation and notes from the field.

Compare distributor offers by process and total cost
19 December 2025
Compare distributor offers by process and total cost

Compare stock, import handling, service and payment terms in writing for each offer. Separate channel responsibilities from your internal costs.

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Compare local and imported options using delivery and service data
18 December 2025
Compare local and imported options using delivery and service data

Origin alone does not show delivery or parts lead time. Compare options using equivalent quotations and confirmed supply details.

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Compare similar-looking containers by dimensions and trial
17 December 2025
Compare similar-looking containers by dimensions and trial

A photograph alone cannot establish wall construction, sealing or accessory fit. Match dimensions and test documents in the quotation.

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Plan for parts and compatibility when a model changes
16 December 2025
Plan for parts and compatibility when a model changes

A discontinued model does not by itself make existing equipment unusable. Request a written transition plan for parts, accessory fit and a mixed fleet.

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Verify supplier references through consented, comparable use
15 December 2025
Verify supplier references through consented, comparable use

With the reference's consent, verify similarity of product, route and operating conditions. If names cannot be shared, ask for anonymized use details.

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Verify a supplier's channel role with documents
14 December 2025
Verify a supplier's channel role with documents

Ask separately about product, import, sales and service roles. Match company and product documents to order, parts and service contacts.

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Verify two regimes in one container with a product and route trial
13 December 2025
Verify two regimes in one container with a product and route trial

A shelf and plate layout does not guarantee two independent temperature bands in one container. Assess suitability with a real-load route measurement.

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Use a plate-freezing rack in a blast freezer only with model approval
12 December 2025
Use a plate-freezing rack in a blast freezer only with model approval

Rack compatibility with a blast freezer depends on dimensions, airflow and approved use. Determine freezing time by trial.

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Check fit and load distribution before moving a carrier on a dolly
11 December 2025
Check fit and load distribution before moving a carrier on a dolly

Base dimensions alone do not establish fit. Verify loaded weight, contact area and stability on the actual route.

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How to trial a container train with an electric tractor
6 December 2025
How to trial a container train with an electric tractor

Do not run a train until couplings, load, turns and stopping are checked against equipment limits.

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Pallet truck or tow tractor for moving containers?
5 December 2025
Pallet truck or tow tractor for moving containers?

Choose from equipment fit, trip frequency, floor conditions and observed task time.

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Turning radius in a narrow aisle: how many centimetres you need
4 December 2025
Turning radius in a narrow aisle: how many centimetres you need

Aisle width is set by the area a container sweeps when turning, not by its width. On the TBX 725 (757 x 954 mm) the diagonal is 1218 mm.

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