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The PV3 is the Safer, Simpler and More Secure Storage Container

United Rentals seeks to bring innovation to the storage container industry.

September 27, 2022
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The PV3 safety container is designed to be safer, simpler and more secure. These goals reflect the most common use cases, risks and challenges associated with the storage container industry.

What makes a PV3 Storage Container safe?

Safety was the guiding principle in the design of the PV3 secure storage container. Conventional containers are difficult to open. In fact, because you typically must bend over and struggle to open most containers, there’s always the chance of injury. Worse, with traditional containers, there’s a risk of becoming locked in with no way of escaping. In other words, traditional storage containers aren't exactly designed with safety in mind.

The PV3 Safety Container solves both problems; it is the only container available with an emergency exit feature that allows you to escape even if the lock is engaged, while the single-handle door with a lock and lever mechanism makes it easy to open. With the PV3 Safety Container, you’re guaranteed an easy entry and exit, the lock-in risk is eliminated and you’ve reduced the chance of you or any member of your team getting injured.

What makes a PV3 Container secure?

Shipping container security is also a concern; you’re storing expensive equipment, tools and materials, so you'll want secure portable storage containers. The PV3 container is designed to thwart any potential theft or vandalism attempts. With interior locking rods and a solid brass lock with a hardened steel pin, the PV3 Safety Container offers the highest level of security. You can also add a padlock for additional protection.

Simple operation, every time

The PV3 Safety Container is also easy to use. Unlike other standard storage containers, the single-handle door opens easily for anyone, regardless of strength — a factor any crew member can appreciate at the end of a long workday. Simply turn the key, pull the lock pin, and pull down the lever — three easy steps, and you have access to your container. This easy-to-open door allows teams to get in and out of the container quickly and safely, improving overall jobsite productivity.

Container innovation that offers peace of mind

Engineered to be safer, simpler and more secure than other containers, the PV3 Safety Container is available in three sizes — 20 feet, 40 feet, or the more compact 10-foot PV3 Safety Container — and you can upgrade these with solar lighting as well. It took a lot of planning and designing, but the innovative PV3 Safety Container is indeed safer, simpler and more secure than any other container available today.

To learn more about the PV3 Safety Container, contact the Storage Containers and Mobiles Offices team today.

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