Transportation of Prefabricated House Finished Products

The transportation methods for prefabricated house finished products are diverse, primarily depending on the transportation distance, component characteristics, and house type. Common methods include specialized vehicle transportation, roller bar method handling, lifting technology, and ocean freight logistics, among others.

For long-distance transportation, specialized semi-trailers are the core tool, such as construction panel transport vehicles. These vehicles secure components with truss-shaped racks and are modified from standardized automotive chassis. When unloaded, the lifting bridge can be raised to reduce fuel consumption and ensure stability during highway transportation. Their design is particularly suitable for large components like floor slabs and wall panels, reducing shaking and collisions during transportation to ensure component integrity.

Short-distance handling relies on the roller bar method, which utilizes a combination of roller bars, skids, and crowbars to reduce friction resistance and achieve horizontal or elevated movement of components. This method is simple to operate but less efficient, typically suitable for handling small to medium-sized equipment or components, such as short-distance adjustments within factories or construction sites.

During the on-site installation phase, lifting technology is a key link. Prefabricated components are lifted to their designed positions using cranes and secured with bolts or welding. This method significantly reduces on-site wet work but is greatly influenced by component type and quality. For example, heavy components require equipment with higher lifting capacity, while precision components demand more accurate positioning technology.

For modular houses (a form of prefabricated housing), ocean freight logistics is the core method for cross-border transportation. Modular houses exported from China are fully processed in factories and then loaded into modules of standard container sizes for transportation to overseas markets via ocean-going giants, such as the ASEAN markets of Indonesia and Vietnam, as well as ports like Dammam in Saudi Arabia. During transportation, customs and other departments provide clearance support to ensure smooth cargo outflow. This transportation method not only requires module design to comply with container size standards but also necessitates consideration of special requirements for ocean transportation, such as moisture and corrosion resistance.