The 20ft Bunded Storage Container is a modified shipping container designed to provide secure enclosed storage together with secondary containment for compatible liquids and materials.

The container incorporates a bunded containment floor, creating a secondary barrier designed to capture spills or leaks from primary storage containers. This can make the unit useful for industrial facilities, construction sites, agricultural operations, maintenance facilities, utilities, and other locations where controlled storage of liquids is required.

The steel container structure provides an enclosed storage environment, while the lockable cargo doors provide controlled access to the contents.

Passive ventilation can help reduce condensation and the accumulation of vapors, depending on the materials being stored and the specific container configuration.

The reference configuration uses a 20ft ISO-style shipping container structure with a liquid-tight containment system, double cargo doors, and passive ventilation.

Customers are responsible for determining whether the container’s actual containment capacity, ventilation, construction, and configuration meet the requirements applicable to their intended materials and location.

Key Features

• 20ft container configuration
• Integrated bunded secondary containment
• Liquid-tight containment floor, where specified
• Steel container construction
• Lockable double cargo doors
• Passive ventilation louvers
• Suitable for drums and compatible containers
• Suitable for compatible IBC storage
• Designed for industrial and commercial environments
• Outdoor placement potential, subject to site conditions and regulations
• Compact footprint for controlled storage

Secondary Spill Containment

The integrated bunded floor is designed to provide secondary containment for liquids stored inside the container.

The purpose of secondary containment is to provide an additional barrier should a primary container leak or spill.

Potentially compatible primary storage containers may include:

• 55-gallon drums
• Intermediate bulk containers (IBCs)
• Fuel containers
• Oil containers
• Lubricant containers
• Other compatible liquid-storage vessels

The actual containment capacity varies according to the specific build.

Universal Containers LLC should enter the verified containment capacity for the actual unit before publishing this product.

Do not assume that the container is automatically compliant with a particular federal, state, or local containment requirement.

Recommended Applications

Industrial Storage

Secure storage for compatible industrial liquids, lubricants, chemicals, and equipment.

Construction Sites

Centralized storage for compatible fuels, oils, paints, lubricants, and operational materials.

Agriculture

Suitable for compatible agricultural liquids and equipment requiring secondary containment.

Maintenance Facilities

Useful for organizing oils, lubricants, maintenance fluids, and other compatible materials.

Utility Operations

Can provide contained storage for compatible equipment, pumps, generators, and associated fluids.

Manufacturing Facilities

Suitable for centralized storage of compatible production and maintenance materials.

Commercial Facilities

Provides an enclosed and lockable storage area where secondary containment is required or beneficial.

Technical Specifications

*These specifications reflect the reference configuration and should be verified against the actual Universal Containers LLC product before publication.

Door Configuration

The container is configured with double cargo doors at one end.

The doors provide a wide opening that can facilitate:

• Drum loading
• IBC loading
• Equipment movement
• Forklift access
• Personnel access
• Inspection and maintenance

The actual door opening dimensions should be confirmed for the Universal Containers LLC unit.

Ventilation

The reference configuration includes passive ventilation louvers.

Ventilation requirements depend heavily on the materials stored inside the container.

Passive ventilation should not be assumed to provide sufficient vapor control for every substance.

Customers storing chemicals, fuels, solvents, or other regulated materials should verify:

• Material-specific ventilation requirements
• Safety Data Sheet (SDS) recommendations
• Fire-code requirements
• Local regulations
• Required separation distances
• Additional mechanical ventilation requirements, where applicable

Suitable Storage Materials

Depending on the actual configuration and applicable regulations, the container may be suitable for storage of compatible:

• Oils
• Lubricants
• Fuels
• Paints
• Industrial fluids
• Maintenance chemicals
• Agricultural liquids
• Chemical drums
• IBCs

Always verify chemical compatibility with the container, bunding system, flooring, seals, and other materials before storage.

The customer is responsible for confirming that the container is appropriate for the specific substance being stored.

Hazardous Material & Chemical Storage Notice

This container may be used for certain hazardous or regulated materials, but the product itself should not be advertised as universally compliant for hazardous-material storage.

Requirements can vary according to:

• Substance
• Quantity
• Flash point
• Container type
• Storage location
• Federal requirements
• State requirements
• Local fire codes
• Environmental regulations
• Site-specific conditions

Customers should review the applicable Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and consult qualified safety, environmental, fire-code, or regulatory professionals where necessary.

Universal Containers LLC does not determine regulatory compliance for a customer’s specific storage operation unless expressly contracted to provide that service.

Package Includes

The standard configuration may include:

• 1 × 20ft shipping container
• Integrated bunded containment floor
• Lockable double cargo doors
• Passive ventilation louvers, where specified

The reference product identifies these components as part of its package.

Universal Containers LLC should confirm the exact package contents for the actual product before publishing the listing.

Customization Options

Depending on the project, additional features may be available, including:

• Additional ventilation
• Shelving
• Internal racking
• Drum storage systems
• IBC storage configurations
• Electrical systems
• Lighting
• Additional access doors
• Security systems
• Warning signage
• Custom paint
• Branding
• Additional containment features

Custom modifications may affect the final price, weight, delivery requirements, and warranty.

Site & Placement Requirements

Before delivery, customers should ensure that the site has:

• Stable ground
• Adequate access
• Sufficient clearance
• Appropriate placement space
• Suitable drainage considerations
• Access for the delivery vehicle
• Any required permits or approvals

The customer is responsible for determining whether the proposed placement location meets applicable local requirements.