Flat Pack Container House Steel Sandwich Panel Prefabricated Modular Building For Emergency Storage
- Frame: 3.0mm Galvanized Steel
- Core Insulation: 75mm Rockwool / EPS
- Seismic Grade: Zone 3 Compliant (Chile)
Manufactured under strict ISO 9001:2015 quality protocols with galvanized cold-formed steel frames, high-density PIR/Rockwool insulation cores, and intermodal transport bundling.
From the arid high altitudes of the Atacama Desert to the sub-Antarctic maritime winds of Magallanes, our flat pack structures solve critical housing, operational, and regulatory challenges.
Designed for operations exceeding 3,500m above sea level (e.g., Chuquicamata, Escondida, Collahuasi). Featuring reinforced steel trusses resisting wind shear up to 140 km/h, airtight PU-injected panels minimizing heat loss during extreme diurnal swings (-15°C to +35°C), and certified UV-stabilized paint coats.
Catering to the Central Valley fruit export corridor. Modular container footprints configured as temperature-controlled field quality control offices, pack-house supervisor hubs, and worker break facilities utilizing hygienic, food-grade antimicrobial prepainted steel skins that withstand chemical wash-downs.
Engineered for Puerto Montt and Chiloé maritime environments characterized by non-stop humidity, heavy rainfall, and corrosive salt air. Frames are hot-dip galvanized (275g/m² zinc layer) combined with C4/C5 marine epoxy paint, integrated with sloped secondary roof systems preventing ponding.
Rapid architectural extensions in Providencia, Las Condes, and Maipú. Multi-stackable flat packs provide turn-key modular branch offices, pop-up experiential retail pop-ups, and technology incubator campuses with high acoustic decoupling (Rw 42dB) and floor-to-ceiling Low-E glazing.
Meeting ONEMI / SENAPRED emergency procurement timelines. Compact flat bundles can be dispatched by road across the Pan-American Highway (Ruta 5) or shipped via Chilean roll-on/roll-off coastal ferries, enabling turnkey field hospitals and mobile command centers within 24 hours of arrival.
Accommodating SCADA control modules, battery energy storage system (BESS) management quarters, and field technician outposts in Chile’s burgeoning solar PV parks and green hydrogen pilot sites, delivering Class A fire-rated Rockwool core containment that meets international NFPA and Chilean SEC standards.
Procuring industrial modular assets in Chile requires precise alignment with national seismic zonation, building thermal envelope directives (OGUC Art. 4.1.10), and aggressive green mining decarbonization agendas.
Chile is situated directly along the Pacific Ring of Fire, subject to severe subduction megathrust earthquakes. Unlike standard commercial light containers that deform under shear loads, our flat pack structures are modeled using rigorous finite element analysis (FEA) to exceed Chilean standards:
| Insulation Core Type | Density (kg/m³) | Thermal Conductivity (λ) | Fire Classification (NCh935/1) | Best Chilean Application Scenario |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PIR / Polyisocyanurate | 40 - 42 kg/m³ | 0.022 W/m·K (Best Performance) | Class B-s1, d0 / Fire-Retardant | High-altitude mining dorms (Atacama) & sub-zero Patagonia sites |
| Rock Wool (Mineral Wool) | 100 - 120 kg/m³ | 0.038 W/m·K (High Acoustic) | Class A1 Non-Combustible (F60/F120) | Substations, mining chemical storage & emergency hospital units |
| High-Density EPS | 16 - 20 kg/m³ | 0.035 W/m·K (Economical) | Self-Extinguishing (Class B2) | Temporary agricultural offices & standard construction site sheds |
| Heavy PU Sandwich Panel | 38 - 40 kg/m³ | 0.024 W/m·K (Superior Seal) | B2 Flame Retardant | Central Valley cold logistics and coastal aquaculture facilities |
With an operational legacy dating back to 2010 and more than 352 successful industrial building projects delivered globally, our vertically integrated plant controls every stage from roll-forming to export packing.
Unlike assembly-only brokers, we own and run automated continuous laminating lines for EPS, PU, and Rockwool sandwich panels, ensuring tight density control and certified bonding strengths.
Columns, corner posts, and perimeter girders are cut, stamped, and welded via computerized CNC equipment, providing sub-millimeter tolerances essential for seamless on-site bolting.
We combine light steel frames, thermal envelope panels, factory-fitted aluminum fenestration, pre-plumbed sanitary modules, and integrated electrical conduits in a single procurement lot.
Every batch of raw Q235B/Q355B steel undergoes spectrometer testing, zinc coating thickness measurement, and hydrostatic seal checking on corner rain gutter drainage points.
Our dedicated structural engineering unit prepares AutoCAD shop drawings, Tekla structural BIM models, and load calculation sheets tailored to your Chilean project permitting needs.
Over 15 years of proven execution across mining infrastructures, industrial logistics warehouses, and modular accommodation systems trusted by top-tier project contractors.
We eliminate hidden costs, demurrage risks, and import delays through end-to-end maritime planning, certified SOC bundling, and complete FTA customs documentation.
3D layout approval, electrical adaptation to Chilean SEC standards (220V/50Hz single phase or 380V three-phase), and calculation notes for Chilean municipal DOM clearance.
Four flat-packed units collapse into the footprint of an ISO standard 20ft shipping container, drastically reducing ocean freight costs by up to 75% compared to assembled boxes.
We issue the official Certificate of Origin (Form F) under the China-Chile Free Trade Agreement, entitling Chilean importers to clear goods with complete 0% ad-valorem customs exemption.
Direct ocean vessels calling at Puerto San Antonio (EPSA) or Valparaíso (TPS), with container chassis transport seamlessly linking up north or south along Ruta 5.
Straightforward technical, logistical, and commercial answers for project developers, EPC contractors, and procurement executives across Chile.
Under the bilateral Free Trade Agreement between China and Chile (Tratado de Libre Comercio Chile-China), our flat pack modular containers qualify for a 0% tariff (Arancel Cero) under HS Code 9406.90 upon presentation of an authorized Certificate of Origin (Form F).
Importers only pay the standard Chilean Value Added Tax (IVA - 19%), which is fully deductible as tax credit for registered Chilean commercial entities (RUT de empresa). We provide full documentation: Commercial Invoice, Packing List with itemized members, Bill of Lading, and Form F.
Standard flat pack units often feature weak welded post-to-beam joints that shear during earthquakes. Our units use 3.0mm–4.0mm heavy cold-formed galvanized Q235B/Q355B steel frames coupled with precision corner castings and high-tensile 8.8 grade structural bolts.
Our structural design team can supply FEA seismic verification calculations matching local soil classifications (Soil A, B, C, D) and Seismic Zones 1, 2, or 3, accommodating ground acceleration factors up to Ao = 0.40g for industrial facilities per NCh2369.
For the Atacama Desert (Mining / Energy), PIR (Polyisocyanurate) is the premier choice due to its industry-leading thermal conductivity (λ = 0.022 W/m·K), which keeps interiors warm during sub-zero desert nights and cool under blazing daylight sun without requiring heavy power consumption.
For Southern Chile (Puerto Montt, Aysén, Magallanes), we recommend 75mm to 100mm Rockwool or PIR panels combined with double vapor barrier membranes to satisfy OGUC Article 4.1.10 thermal requirements while delivering exceptional fire resistance (Class A) and acoustic sound insulation during heavy southern rainstorms.
We utilize two primary logistics packing methods:
1. SOC (Shipper Owned Container) 4-in-1 Bundle: Four 20ft flat pack containers are packaged together with integrated corner castings, creating the exact external dimensions of a standard 20ft ISO shipping container. It ships on cargo vessels as a standard marine box without needing an internal sea container.
2. 40ft HC Ocean Freight: For maximum volume efficiency, our detached knock-down units pack 6 to 8 complete 20ft container houses (including frames, insulated wall panels, doors, windows, and hardware) inside a single 40ft High Cube container, dramatically lowering per-unit freight to San Antonio or Valparaíso.
Flat pack container houses do not require extensive continuous concrete foundation slabs. For standard temporary camps or offices, simple concrete point footings (dados de hormigón) beneath the four corner posts and center points are sufficient.
On uneven terrains in the Andes or wet soils in Southern Chile, helical ground screws or treated timber base skids can be deployed for rapid setup and zero environmental disturbance, allowing easy demounting and camp relocation when project phases finish.
Yes, our structural corner columns allow safe stacking up to 3 floors high without requiring auxiliary external steel superstructure frames. Internal staircases, exterior galvanized walkways, and roof canopies are supplied prefabricated.
A crew of four skilled assemblers equipped with a light mobile crane or forklift can completely assemble and weather-seal one flat pack module in just 2 to 3 hours, dramatically accelerating camp commissioning timelines.
Yes. We manufacture wiring, sockets, circuit breakers (disyuntores termomagnéticos y diferenciales), and conduit runs pre-adapted to Chilean SEC (Superintendencia de Electricidad y Combustibles) standards for 220V/50Hz systems.
Plumbing systems (PEX / PPR hot and cold pipes) feature standardized Chilean-compatible thread fittings for effortless connection to municipal water networks, camp septic tanks, or reverse-osmosis water purification plants.
We provide a comprehensive 10-year structural integrity warranty on all primary galvanized steel frameworks, along with a 2-year warranty on sandwich panel lamination and weather-stripping seals.
Every shipment is accompanied by bilingual 3D installation manuals, step-by-step video tutorials, and color-coded member labeling. Furthermore, our senior field engineers are available for on-site erection supervision across Chile or live video technical dispatch.