Description
The folding container house is a factory-finished prefabricated home that travels as a compact container and opens on site into a full-size room. Two side wings are hinged to the central body on galvanised hinges and swing outward, so about 14-15 m2 of usable floor space appears without a single brick being laid. Everything inside - insulation, wiring, lighting, sockets, windows, door and floor finish - is installed in the factory and tested before shipping, which means the unit arrives as a complete room rather than a building kit.
Finished in dark grey with black trim, this folding container house is specified for working environments: construction camps, mining and oilfield sites, industrial yards, ports and equipment storage. The darker finish hides dust, mud and diesel marks far better than light colours, so the unit still looks presentable after months on an unpaved site. Mechanically it is the same fast system - the roof lifts, the end walls drop into place and the module is ready to occupy - and it folds back down just as quickly when the project moves on.
Under the cladding is a galvanised steel frame engineered as a single load-bearing box. The beams and columns are sized so that the wings stay true after hundreds of folding cycles, and heavy galvanised hinges link wing to body. A powder-coated, corrosion-resistant finish is applied to the whole frame, which is what allows the unit to be stored outdoors between projects.
The panels are 950-type EPS colour steel sandwich panels - 50 mm for the roof, the inner ceiling and the internal partitions, 65 mm for the external walls and the wing roofs - with 0.3 mm steel facings. The floor is 18 mm glass magnesium board over both the main frame and the folding wings, chosen because it is dimensionally stable, fire safe and unaffected by ground moisture.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Product Type | Folding Container House (prefabricated foldable container home, 20 ft standard) |
| Nominal Size | 20 ft (10 ft, 30 ft and 40 ft versions available on request) |
| Unfolded Size (typical) | L5900 x W2500 x H2500 mm |
| Folded Size (typical) | L5900 x W2500 x H400 mm, about one sixth of the unfolded height |
| Floor Area (typical) | 14-15 m2 for the standard single module |
| Occupancy | 1-2 persons per module; modules can be combined side by side or stacked |
| Installed Power | 12 kW (standard circuit) |
| Total Net Weight (typical) | approx. 1.5 t |
| Loading Quantity (typical) | up to 12 folded units per 40ft high cube container |
| Main Frame | Fully galvanised steel structure, top and bottom side beams 80 x 100 mm class galvanised square tube |
| Roof and Wall Panel | EPS or rock wool colour steel sandwich panel, 50-75 mm thick, 0.3-0.4 mm steel on both faces |
| Floor | 18 mm glass magnesium board with optional PVC or laminate floor finish |
| Window | PVC or aluminium double-glazed sliding window |
| Door | Steel security door or fire door, 840 x 2035 mm class |
| Frame Protection | Electrostatic powder coating plus anti-corrosion coating |
| Folding Mechanism | Galvanised heavy-duty hinges and gas-strut assisted lifting, roof and end walls fold flat |
| Electrical System | 220 V, 50 Hz; socket, switch and plug types built to the standard of the destination country |
| Wiring | Incoming 6 mm2; air-conditioning socket 4 mm2; general socket 2.5 mm2; lighting 1.5 mm2 |
| Installation | 4 workers, about 3-5 minutes per unit with a crane or forklift; no foundation work required on level ground |
| Service Life | 15-20 years under normal use |
| Note | figures marked "typical" are reference values of the standard 20 ft folding configuration; final dimensions, weight, loading quantity and configuration are confirmed on order |
| Exterior Finish | Folding Container House Dark Grey Black |
| Scope of Supply | Steel frame; roof; wall and partition panels; floor; windows; door; complete electrical installation; lighting; sockets and switches; finishing accessories |
| Optional Equipment | Bathroom module; kitchen cabinet; air conditioning; wooden or PVC floor finish; extra windows; canopy or terrace; solar package; custom colour and branding |
| Customisation | Layout, panel thickness, door and window type, socket and switch standard and certification can be adapted to the destination market |
| Installation | Craned or forklifted into position, wings unfolded and locked, power connected; no foundation required on level ground |
Faq
We specialize in double-wing expandable container houses and folding prefab houses. We support custom sizes, interior layouts and functional configurations for site offices, staff dormitories, emergency shelters and temporary residential projects.
Yes. We can adjust the layout, doors & windows, insulation material, electrical system, interior decoration and exterior color according to your local climate and project requirements. OEM & ODM services are available.
2-3 skilled workers can finish assembly within a few hours without heavy construction equipment. All main structures are prefabricated in our factory, which greatly saves your on-site labor and time cost.
Normally the production lead time is 15–30 working days, depending on order quantity and customized requirements. We will confirm the exact schedule after we confirm your project drawings.
Our houses meet standard export requirements. We can provide related documents for customs clearance as requested, such as packing list, commercial invoice and certificate of origin. For special regions, we can discuss other required test reports.
Expandable and folding houses can be loaded into standard shipping containers. Folding design maximizes loading quantity and reduces sea freight cost. We are familiar with export packing and container loading operation.
Yes. We supply detailed installation manuals and video guides. Our engineering team offers remote technical guidance to help solve problems during installation and usage.
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