More Than a Shipping Container: Accessories to Consider

Unlock the full potential of your storage experience with Storage on Site. Beyond offering quality shipping containers and cabins, we provide a wide range of essential accessories to complement your storage needs, ensuring total flexibility and convenience. From plug-and-play power solutions to practical extras that improve comfort and usability, each add-on is designed to make your unit work harder for you. 

Our heavy-duty racking systems are ideal for making the most of the vertical space inside your container. Each bay of three-tiered shelving is approximately 8ft wide, 2ft deep, and 6ft high, making it perfect for organising tools, parts, stock, or household items. Whether you’re kitting out a workshop, site store, or long-term storage unit, racking transforms the space into something far more functional.

The shelving is built to withstand demanding use on construction sites and industrial settings, and can be fitted into most container sizes from 10ft right up to 40ft. 

What is container racking used for?
Container racking helps you organise and store smaller items efficiently by making use of the vertical space inside your container. It’s ideal for keeping tools, stock, or equipment easily accessible and off the floor.

Is your shipping container racking heavy duty?
Yes, our shipping container racking is built to withstand demanding use on construction sites, workshops, and industrial settings. The shelving is strong, secure, and designed for long-term durability.

What’s the difference between container shelving and standard shelving?
Container shelving is specifically designed to fit securely inside shipping containers. It takes into account the unit’s dimensions and movement during transport, making it safer and more stable than standard free-standing shelving.

Are container racking systems fixed or adjustable?
Our container racking systems are installed securely before delivery to ensure stability. We offer flexible layouts of 8ft wide bays and can tailor the number bays to suit your specific storage needs.

Can I use container racking in any size unit?
Yes, container racking can be fitted into most container sizes. Whether you’re using a 10ft, 20ft or 40ft unit, we can customise a racking system that fits your container and your storage requirements.

Our lightboards are a practical upgrade for anyone using their container regularly. Each unit features 1 x flood light, 1 x distribution board & 2 x double plug sockets. Once connected to mains electricity, your container becomes a powered, multi-functional space. This is particularly popular with builders’ merchants, traders, and anyone who needs to access tools or stock safely during the shorter days of winter.

We also offer a range of strip light solutions, including:

• Strip Lighting for 10ft Container: 1 x strip light, fuse board, double plug, external commando plug 
• Strip Lighting for 20ft Container: 2 x strip lights, fuse board, double plug, external commando plug 
• Strip Lighting for 30ft Container: 3 x strip lights, fuse board, double plug, external commando plug 
• Strip Lighting for 40ft Container: 4 x strip lights, fuse board, double plug, external commando plug 

To make setup quick and straightforward, we offer an optional IP67 Commando Plug. This durable, weatherproof fitting connects the supplied mains electric lead directly to the unit and is ready to use on delivery. No installation needed.

Perfect for construction sites or any environment where plug-and-play simplicity is key, the IP67 Commando Plug is the natural companion to our site cabins, ensuring your unit is powered up and compliant from day one.

What is an IP67 commando plug used for?
It connects your container or cabin to mains electricity, making the unit fully powered and ready to use.

Is the IP67 plug weatherproof?
Yes, it has a rotating locking collar to ensure a dust-tight and waterproof seal.

Do I need to install it myself?
The ‘female’ socket is ready to connect between the site cabin and the mains electricity lead on site when the unit is delivered. Customers will need to supply their own mains lead.

Keep your stored items dry with our Dampstick absorber poles. Filled with anhydrous calcium chloride, each desiccant pole can absorb in excess of 2 litres of water from the air, working in a similar way to a silica packet but on a much larger scale.

As the Dampstick absorbs moisture it expands, so you can see at a glance when it needs replacing. It is a smart, low-cost way to protect furniture, boxes, and anything sensitive to damp, particularly during the colder months when condensation is more likely to build up inside steel containers.

What does the Dampstick do?
Dampstick is an effective shipping container moisture absorber. It works as a desiccant to absorb moisture and help protect your stored items from condensation. If you are looking for ways to reduce moisture in a container, the DampstickⓇ is a great affordable option.

How does a Dampstick work?
Dampstick uses anhydrous calcium chloride as a desiccant to draw moisture out of the air. It works in a similar way to a silica packet or activated clay. The Dampstick® can hold in excess of 2 litres of water,

How much water can a Dampstick hold?
This desiccant can hold up to 2 litres of water, and will reach a ‘max level’ which indicates that it needs replacing.

Is a Dampstick a replacement for a Furniture Grade Container?
Furniture-grade containers use spray foam insulation to prevent damp – a Dampstick is a more cost-effective option to help manage condensation.

Our White Goods Package takes the hassle out of setting up your canteen, office, or meeting room. It includes a kettle, microwave, and fridge, so your unit arrives fully equipped and ready to go from day one with no extra sourcing or installation required. It is a simple add-on that makes a real difference to keeping your team comfortable on site.

When you hire an office cabin, canteen, or meeting room from us, furniture is included as standard. Your unit will arrive set up and ready to use, with no need to source desks, chairs, or tables separately.

If you need something a little different, we can help with that too. Whether you want extra chairs to accommodate a larger team, or you are looking to add a desk and chair to a unit that would not normally come furnished, such as a storage container being used as a site office, just let us know. We are happy to discuss what you need and put together the right setup for you.

Placing a container or cabin directly onto soft or uneven ground can cause problems over time, both for the unit itself and the surface underneath. Our ground protection slabs sit beneath the unit to help distribute the load and protect the ground below, making them a sensible addition for anyone sitting a unit on grass, gravel, or any surface that could be affected by the weight.

They are particularly useful on construction sites or anywhere ground conditions are variable, helping to keep your unit stable and level from the moment it is placed.

If you want your unit to blend in, stand out, or simply match your company colours, we can paint it to your specification. For any hire of six months or more, we offer any 4-code RAL colour (compatible with our spray machines at no extra cost. For hires less than 6 months, contact us to get a painting quote.

It is a straightforward way to give your unit a more finished, professional appearance without a lot of fuss.

Whether you need a fully fitted site office, a secure storage solution, or something in between, our accessories are there to help you get more from your unit. If there is something specific you are looking for that is not listed here, get in touch. We can source a wide range of container spare parts and accessories, so if you need it, there is a good chance we can help. Contact us today at enquiries@storageonsite.co.uk to find out more, or give us a call on 023 8033 2266.