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Types of Container Houses

Admin September 15, 2026

Container houses mainly include types such as standard container houses, quick-assembly containers, packing-box units, foldable packing-box units, and double-wing expandable houses.

Standard Container Houses: Produced by companies like CIMC Modular Building Investment Co., Ltd., they can withstand wind speeds up to Category 11, have an earthquake resistance of Grade 7, and a deformation rate of 0.27%. Layout adjustments are limited, and installation takes approximately 3 hours. They are suitable for scenarios requiring a certain level of structural stability with minimal layout adjustments.

Quick-Assembly Containers: Manufactured by both Suzhou Zhongnan Steel Structure Co., Ltd. and Yage Integrated Housing Co., Ltd. Suzhou Zhongnan's quick-assembly containers can be installed in just 2 hours per unit, support on-demand assembly combinations, withstand wind speeds up to Category 12, have an earthquake resistance of Grade 8, and a frame deformation rate of only 0.18%. Yage's quick-assembly containers require 4 hours for installation, support only basic assembly, withstand wind speeds up to Category 10, have an earthquake resistance of Grade 7, and a deformation rate of 0.32%. They are suitable for scenarios requiring rapid installation and a certain level of structural stability.

Packing-Box Units: Suzhou Zhongnan Steel Structure Co., Ltd.'s packing-box units feature a fully steel structural frame, with interior and facility pre-installation completed before leaving the factory. They can be immediately put into use upon on-site hoisting, withstand wind speeds up to Category 12, have an earthquake resistance of Grade 8, and a frame deformation rate of only 0.18%. They are suitable for long-term on-site projects and scenarios with high installation efficiency requirements.

Foldable Packing-Box Units: Products from Hebei Xinheng Integrated Housing Co., Ltd. are characterized by their small transportation volume and high on-site installation efficiency, quickly meeting the demands of short-cycle, large-space projects. They can be applied in overseas infrastructure camps, oil fields, large-scale EPC projects, emergency rescue shelters, and high-quality residential scenarios.

Double-Wing Expandable Houses: Featuring a double-wing foldable expansion design, these houses fold to the size of a standard container and can be expanded instantly by 2-3 times through bilateral hydraulic or mechanical means. They offer simple one-button opening and closing operations and are suitable for scenarios with high space demands and the need for flexible adjustments.