Assembly of Container Houses

The assembly of container houses typically includes steps such as factory prefabrication, on-site hoisting, structural assembly, water and electricity connection, and acceptance and maintenance. Details are as follows:

Factory Prefabrication

The core components of container houses are prefabricated in the factory. Taking steel-structured modular houses as an example, their main structures use steel frames paired with fire-resistant rock wool sandwich panels. Welding, assembly, and polishing processes are completed in the factory to form standardized modules. Meanwhile, water and electricity pipelines, interior decoration, and even soft furnishings (such as cabinets, wardrobes, and bathroom fixtures) are integrated into the modules. Some factories employ fully automated production lines, using robotic collaboration to enhance precision, producing up to 50 modules per day with manufacturing precision stabilized at 1-2 millimeters.

On-site Hoisting and Assembly

After the modules arrive at the site, they need to be hoisted to predetermined positions using cranes. Taking foldable container houses as an example, during installation, the stability of steel wire ropes must first be checked, the main frame lifted and smoothly unfolded, and support rods placed in the middle of the container to maintain stability. Subsequently, the walls are pushed open and secured with fastening screws to ensure structural stability. For multi-story stacked packing-box container houses, bolts are used to connect the container corners to the bottom beams, adjusting the diagonal differences of the bottom frame to ≤3mm before tightening the bolts, and installing π-shaped secondary beams, floor base plates, and other components.

Water and Electricity Connection and Detail Handling

After module assembly is complete, water and electricity pipelines need to be connected, and detail handling completed. For example, during floor laying, a chalk line is marked along the centerline of the π-shaped beams, nails are driven at intervals of 300-350mm to secure the floor, and PVC-specific floor adhesive is applied to lay the floor covering. During wall installation, positions for doors and windows are reserved, and waterproofing treatment is performed after installation to ensure sealing. Additionally, some container houses require the installation of security nets, lighting fixtures, switch sockets, and reserved air conditioning holes, and glass curtain wall waterproof adhesive is used to enhance the waterproof performance of the roof panels.

Acceptance and Maintenance

After assembly is complete, acceptance is required to check structural stability, water and electricity functionality, and sealing. In long-term use scenarios, regular maintenance is necessary, such as checking for steel frame corrosion and replacing aging sealing strips. Some container houses support repeated disassembly and assembly, requiring operation in reverse order during disassembly and proper storage of modules for future use.