Unique Features

Common Model Features

AMERI-KAN containers are some of the most advanced containers on the market. You may ask what makes them so special? Look through the features below and it will become obvious.

Common Model Features

Container Features — Heavy-Density Polyethylene in Fort Wayne, IN
Heavy-Density Polyethylene
AMERI-KAN high-density polyethylene covers are custom-molded with premium quality U.V. stabilizers for flexibility and long life in any climate. The medium black continues to look clean and pleasant with use, is attractively compatible with different container colors and is always comfortable to the touch in the hot sun.
Commercial Container Features — Baked on Enamel Paint Finishes in Fort Wayne, IN
Water Reducible Alkyds
Ameri-kan containers are phosphatized and cleaned prior to applying a corrosion-resistant primer then heat dried. The finish coat is industrial quality enamel, baked on at 320 degrees in your choice of standard green or brown, or other special-order colors.
Industrial Container Features — Wrapped Corners in Fort Wayne, IN
Wrapped Corners
Unique design eliminates butt-welds. Hydraulic lift models have reinforced strike points. Solid trunnion bars are double-gusseted for durability.
Container Covers — Clean Dumping in Fort Wayne, IN
Clean Dumping
All containers have wrapped corners and floors that are continuously welded inside and skip welded outside. Tapered design allows a clean dump.
Trailer Manufacturer — Drain Plug in Fort Wayne, IN
Drain Plug
A unique side design prevents clogging.
Steel Containers — W-Caster Channels in Fort Wayne, IN
"W"-Caster Channels (Optional)
High-Capacity Casters built to AMERI-KAN specifications bolt onto exclusive “w-formed” channels. Caster steel and hardware is zinc plated. Special casters available upon request.

Rear Loading Model Features

Steel Container Manufacturer — Superior Pivot Point in Fort Wayne, IN
Superior Pivot Point
Trunnion bars are coupled with double gussets. Model 401 utilizes a 1 1/2 in. solid bar. Models 601 and 801 use structural tube with solid inserts.
Rugged Steel Works — Taper-Formed Siderails in Fort Wayne, IN
Taper-Formed Siderails
Heavy duty side handles, bridge-welded from outside to a plug weld on the inside panel for massive strength where it’s needed most.
Fort Wayne Container Manufacturer — Swing-Away Lid Assembly in Fort Wayne, IN
Swing-Away Lid Assembly
The full swing-away lid assembly, standard on all sloped containers, coupled with a tapered design means a clean dump every time. Hinge points are located inside container for maximum safety.
Fort Wayne Trailer Manufacturer — 201/301 Rear Pickup in Fort Wayne, IN
201/301 Rear Pickup
A custom fabricated cable pickup hook is standard on Models 201 and 301. The lower formed gusset spreads stress to the extra heavy rear rail.
Trailers — Unitized Pickup Bar in Fort Wayne, IN
Unitized Pickup Bar
Heavy duty rear winch pickup bar is unitized within the rear rail and bridged through the bottom of the rear rail to insure maximum strength and durability on Models 401, 401C, 601, and 801.
Large Steel Container Repairs — Winch Pickup in Fort Wayne, IN
Winch Pickup (Optional)
Optional rear winch cable pickup available on Models 100, 150, and 200. Specify factory installed or bolt-on model for field installation.

Front Loading Model Features

Industrial Services Repairs — Heavy Duty Pockets in Fort Wayne, IN
Heavy Duty Pockets
Heavy Duty Pockets with the "no step" feature with backer plate. Reinforced pocket guides for fast and dependable fork entry.
Trailer Repair Shop — Rear Lid Panel With Center Crown in Fort Wayne, IN
Rear Lid Panel with Center Crown (Optional)
Solid, single-piece, rear lid panel with center crown allows water to run off the sides. Heavy duty hinges maintain the structural integrity of the lid rod. Lid stop prevents lid "hang-up" on truck hopper cover.
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