Product Overview & Core Specifications
The Portable Standard Container House is a bolted, demountable modular steel structure engineered for rapid deployment as site offices, workforce accommodation, and industrial auxiliary spaces. Built around a standardized 20ft footprint (6058mm x 2438mm x 2896mm), units can be linked horizontally or stacked up to 3 stories to configure custom spatial layouts.
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Technical Parameter |
Specification Value |
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Standard Dimensions (L x W x H) |
External: 6058 x 2438 x 2896 mm / Internal: 5850 x 2240 x 2540 mm |
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Frame Structure |
Q235B / Q355B Hot-dip galvanized cold-formed steel profiles (Thickness: 3.0mm - 4.0mm) |
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Wall Panel Options |
50mm / 75mm / 100mm Rock Wool Sandwich Panel (Density: 120 kg/m^3, Fire Rating: Class A) |
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Roof Construction |
0.5mm galvanized steel outer sheet + 50mm glass wool/rock wool insulation + 0.4mm PVC interior ceiling |
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Floor System |
18mm MGO (Magnesium Oxide) board / Cement-fiber board + 2.0mm PVC vinyl flooring |
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Loading Capacity |
Floor: 2.0 kN/m^2 |
Product Selection Guide
Procurement teams must specify configuration tiers based on project site conditions and operational life-span requirements:
Standard Site Utility (Short-to-Medium Term)
- Frame: Standard Q235B galvanized steel with epoxy zinc-rich primer.
- Insulation: 50mm EPS (Expanded Polystyrene) or Glass Wool panels.
- Application: Domestic construction site offices and dry-storage shelters in moderate climates.
Heavy-Duty Industrial & Remote Camp (Long-Term / Severe Climate)
- Frame: Upgraded Q355B structural steel, fully robotic-welded, hot-dip galvanized (zinc layer >= 80 um).
- Insulation: 75mm or 100mm Rock Wool panels (high density) or PIR panels for thermal efficiency.
- Application: Mining camps, coastal infrastructure sites, and high wind/snow load regions.
Application Suitability Assessment
Construction & EPC Project Camps: Rapid assembly of modular multi-room dormitories, executive site offices, and mess halls.
Industrial Equipment Shelters: Enclosures for electrical switchgear, backup generators, and battery energy storage systems (BESS).
Emergency & Relief Infrastructure: Rapid deployment temporary clinics, quarantine units, and administrative command posts.
Materials, Manufacturing & Quality Control
Structural Integrity & Corrosion Protection
- Steel Framework: Primary load-bearing columns and beams utilize cold-formed structural steel profiles. All welding complies with AWS D1.1 structural welding standards.
- Surface Treatment: Degreasing, phosphating, and electrostatic polyester powder coating (thickness >= 60 um) applied after shot-blasting. For coastal environments, hot-dip galvanizing is applied post-fabrication.
Envelope & Insulation Performance
- Sandwich Panels: Tongue-and-groove joint design with concealed fasteners eliminates thermal bridging and prevents moisture ingress.
- Sealing System: EPDM rubber gaskets fitted across all door, window, and roof perimeter joints to achieve waterproof rating up to 300 Pa water penetration resistance.
Factory Pre-fabrication & Testing
- Pre-wired Electrical: Distribution box, concealed PVC conduits, MCBs, LED lighting fixtures, and comms sockets pre-installed to regional building standards (CE / UL certified components).
- Pre-assembly Audit: 100% of frame components undergo dimensional accuracy checks on precision jigs prior to surface treatment. Full trial assembly performed for custom structural batches.
Logistics & Flat-Pack Efficiency
To minimize international ocean freight costs, units are supplied in a Flat-Pack configuration.
Shipping Density: 4 standard units (without toilets/extras) or 2 standard units (fully equipped with sanitary modules) pack flat into a single 40ft High Cube (40HQ) container.
Assembly Efficiency: A 4-person crew with a forklift or crane can erect one standard unit in 4 man-hours using standard hand tools (no field welding required).
Supplier Evaluation: Why Source Direct from Us
In-House Manufacturing Assets: 45,000 m^2 production facility equipped with CNC laser cutting machines, robotic welding workstations, and automated continuous polyurethane/rock wool sandwich panel production lines.
Traceability: Raw steel sourced exclusively from top-tier mills (Baosteel/Ansteel) with mill test certificates (MTC) provided per shipment.
Export Compliance: Full structural calculation reports provided stamped by certified professional engineers (PE) upon request to match target regional codes (IBC/ASCE, AS/NZS, or EN Eurocodes).
Procurement Decision & Ordering Process
Technical Inquiry Submission: Provide site meteorological data (wind speed, snow load, seismic zone) and layout requirements.
Engineering Proposal: Receive 2D/3D shop drawings, bill of materials (BOM), and structural calculations within 48 hours.
Sample / Pilot Order: Flexible MOQs starting from 1 unit for evaluation, or 4 units to fill a single 40HQ trial shipment.
Production & Inspection: Third-party inspection (SGS, BV, TUV) welcomed prior to final balance payment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the estimated service life of the standard container house under normal maintenance?
A: The structural steel frame has a design life of 15 to 20 years when surface coatings are maintained. Wall and roof panel lifespan averages 10 to 15 years depending on local UV and weather exposure.
Q: Can these container houses be stacked?
A: Yes. Standard units are engineered to support up to 3 stories vertically when subjected to standard office live loads (2.0 kN/m^2). Corner casting blocks lock vertically using twist-locks.
Q: How is electrical wiring integrated into the wall panels?
A: Electrical conduits are pre-run inside the hollow channels of the sandwich panels or concealed behind PVC trunking during factory fabrication. Site connection requires only plugging terminal blocks into the external junction box.
Q: What wind and snow loads do the standard frames withstand?
A: The standard configuration withstands wind speeds up to 120 km/h (Category 1 equivalent) and a roof snow load of 0.5 kN/m^2. Enhanced engineering packages are available for cyclone-prone or heavy snow regions.
Q: What documentation is provided for local building permit applications?
A: We provide complete architectural layout drawings, electrical schematics, material data sheets (MDS), and structural calculation packages stamped by internal structural engineers to assist local permit filings.
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