Uses

There’s lots of reasons why you might want to make use of Domino Clamps’ ingenious reusable method of bolting structural accessories to shipping containers instead of opting for a method such as welding, bolts or other fixing techniques. In this blog we look at a few of these...

HOME TRUTHS PART 3 -  We have previously delved into both the reasons why shipping container homes are so increasingly popular, as well as some reality checks as to why they might not be the ideal solution that they first appear to be. Let's end this three part series on a constructive note by suggesting some ways in which you can make your shipping container home project easier and more practical, avoiding some of the pitfalls of shipping container homes, using Domino Clamps.

Pop Brixton is a temporary project that has turned disused land into a creative space for 55 local independent businesses. The project, using 57 recycled shipping containers and other reclaimed materials, was started as an incubator for start-ups to enable locals to test the market and get their businesses off the ground.  We spoke with Pop Brixton’s build manager, Tom Mattey about the project.

In this article, we’ll show you how to do it the smart way: by attaching your CCTV cameras directly to the shipping container itself using Domino Clamps. We’ve put together two tried-and-tested solutions: one for quick and easy installs, and another for heavy-duty, long-term applications.

The Truth about Container Homes PART 2 - In a previous blog, we explored some of the reasons that make shipping container homes so popular as a concept. In this blog, we’re going to delve a bit deeper into the realities and truths of building your own shipping container home and see how well those reasons stand up to closer scrutiny.

Many people are far more comfortable using woodworking tools than metalworking ones, so being able to fix timber and sheet materials to a shipping container was always a high priority for us. Learn how to fix timber to a shipping container with our Plywood-adapter.

Rather than simply placing lighting precariously on top of the container, attaching it with cable ties, or going to the effort of framing off the whole container with scaffolding or truss, this how-to will show you how to get a long steel pole up, rigged to your container, ready to hang some decorative lighting or festoon. 

Browsing through the images marked by the hashtag #shippingcontainer on instagram, you could be forgiven for thinking that the main use for a shipping container was for building homes.  In fact Market Watch projects the use of shipping containers in homes will have a global compound annual growth rate of 6.5% from 2019 to 2025, so why are shipping container homes so popular?

When we first came up with the idea for Domino Clamps, one of the first things we used them for was to attach large metal halide flood lights to shipping containers at events. Working into the evenings, we needed as much light as possible to work safely...

Whether you’re trying to keep an eye on your self storage facility or maintain security over night on a building site, it’s easy to see why using a shipping container as structural ballast for a CCTV tower would be useful. 

Our unique solution for attaching scaffolding and other diameter steel tubes to shipping containers was one of the first bolt-ons we added to our range after releasing the Domino Clamps because they made a whole multitude of other attachments possible, since 48mm (4”) steel tube particularly is so ubiquitous.

When shipping containers have served their purpose, transporting goods across the world, what happens to them next? These days, shipping containers can easily be repurposed and continue to be useful for years to come. In this blog we take a look at some of the uses that are now becoming more common place.