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Refrigerated Container Grading

Below you’ll find a quick summary of the grading system used for the containers.

The Grades Available

Containers are graded according to the conditions of their structure and their refrigeration units. The higher the quality the more reliable and longer-lasting the machine will be. Look below for more details.

40ft modified hc container

BRAND NEW 

These top-tier refrigerated containers are of the highest possible quality.  No deterioration present and in impeccable condition

 

premium grading rf

PREMIUM A GRADE REFURBISHED 

These are the top tiers of second hand containers. With minimal to no dents  or repair work these refrigerated containers are in excellent condition.

 

A GRADE REFURBISHED 

These refrigerated containers are of good quality with minimal deterioration. They may have minor dents, ripples, scattered surface rust and some repair work done, However,  structural elements like doors and walls are in good condition. 

B GRADE

REFURBISHED 

These refrigerated containers are in decent condition however have noticeable dents, ripples, surface rust and obvious repair work. Doors would be in good working order and Internal walls are mostly straight but may have minor delamination. 

UNPAINTED/UNREFURBISHED

These refrigerated containers have almost identical qualities as a B grade refurbished container, however have not has any refurbished work done to them and are left unpainted. 

C GRADE

Very low, poor quality refrigerated containers that have obvious dents, surface rust, delamination and lack structural integrity. They are also not guaranteed to be weatherproof.