40FT Flat Pack Container House
A 40ft flat pack module that ships knocked down and gives a 29 m² open floor plate — the standard choice for canteens, recreation rooms and open-plan site offices.
- Factory-direct pricing, no trading company in between
- Finished interior and electrics installed before shipment
- CE / ISO 9001 production, CNAS test reports available
- Loading plan and installation drawings supplied with the order
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Model JJ-FP40 · MOQ 1 unit (sample), full container recommended · Ships from Qingdao, China
Key features
Knocked down for freight
Panels and frames nest into a compact pack, so a 40HQ carries several modules instead of one built unit.
Bolted on site
Four corner bolts per joint; a two-person crew closes a module in a few hours with hand tools.
Galvanised steel frame
Welded frame with corner castings, so units can be craned, stacked and later relocated.
Stackable to three levels
Corner castings and connector plates allow two and three storey blocks with external stairs.
29 m² open floor plate
A single module takes a canteen, a recreation room or an open-plan office without internal columns.
Two-module blocks
Two 40ft modules joined on the long side give a 58 m² hall for mess halls and training rooms.
Overview
The 40ft flat pack container house takes the same welded steel frame and sandwich panel system as the 20ft module and stretches it to a full 12-metre floor plate. Nothing changes in the way it is built, shipped or assembled — only the amount of clear floor you get per lifting operation. That makes it the most economical way to buy open space: one crane lift, one set of corner posts, one connection to the incoming supply, and a 29 m² room ready for fit-out.
Where the 40ft module wins
- Site canteens and mess halls where tables need to be laid out in rows
- Induction, training and meeting rooms for 20 to 30 people
- Open-plan site offices and document control rooms
- Recreation rooms, gyms and welfare buildings on long projects
- Retail, showroom and workshop units where a narrow module would break the layout
Because the module is a single 12-metre span, the interior has no intermediate columns. Partitions can still be added on the production drawing — an office with two enclosed rooms and a reception area, for example — without losing the structural simplicity.
How it is shipped and assembled
The module is partially disassembled at the factory: roof and wall panels are packed flat against the frame, and the whole unit travels as a standard 40ft footprint. On site a crane or telehandler lifts the frame into position, the panels are re-fitted and locked, the corner castings are bolted, and the electrics are connected to the incoming supply. Internal finishes, wiring, sockets and lights are installed and tested before packing, so the crew on site is only doing assembly, not construction.
Specification and options
Wall and roof panels are available in 50 mm EPS for cost-controlled projects, or 75 mm and 100 mm rock wool and glass wool where fire performance or a hotter climate matters. Floors are fibre cement board over steel purlin with PVC or laminate finish. Windows, doors, partitions, kitchenettes, sanitary pods and furniture are set per order on the production drawing, and the electrical system is wired to the destination standard (US 110V, EU/UK 230V, AU 240V).
What we need to quote
Send the layout, the number of users, the destination port and the local electrical standard. We reply with a specification sheet, a loading plan showing how many modules fit per container, and a unit price. Final dimensions and finishes are confirmed on the production drawing before production starts.
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Specifications
| External size | 12192 × 2438 × 2591 mm (40ft container footprint) |
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| Floor area | ≈ 29 m² per module |
| Structure | Welded galvanised steel frame with corner castings, sandwich panel walls |
| Wall / roof insulation | 50 mm / 75 mm / 100 mm EPS, rock wool or glass wool (order specific) |
| Floor | 18 mm fibre cement board over steel purlin, PVC or laminate finish |
| Windows & doors | Aluminium alloy windows, steel security door or glass sliding door |
| Electrical | Lighting, sockets and distribution box pre-installed to destination standard |
| Option list | A/C, water heater, kitchenette, toilet pod, solar power, furniture package |
| Stacking | Up to 3 storeys with corner castings and connecting plates |
| Loading | Indicative 3–4 modules per 40HQ, confirmed on the loading plan |
Values marked “project specific” are confirmed on the production drawing for your order.
Send specifications requestFull technical specification
Everything below is confirmed on the production drawing for your order. Values that depend on destination climate, code or layout are marked as such — tell us the port and the application and we return a fixed sheet.
Dimensions & weight
| External size | 12192 × 2438 × 2591 mm |
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| Internal size | ≈ 11960 × 2210 × 2350 mm |
| Floor area | ≈ 29 m² |
| Tare weight | ≈ 3.6 t |
| Packing | Knocked down onto one 40HQ floor |
| Loading | 3 modules per 40HQ |
| Typical layout | Canteen, recreation room, open-plan office or 4-bed room |
Structure & frame
| Main frame | Welded galvanised steel frame, 2.5–3.0 mm cold-formed sections |
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| Corner fittings | ISO corner castings, crane and stack certified for the load case |
| Wall panel | 50 / 75 / 100 mm sandwich panel (EPS, rock wool or glass wool) |
| Roof panel | Galvanised steel sheet with 100 mm glass wool and suspended ceiling |
| Floor deck | 18 mm fibre cement board over galvanised purlin, PVC or laminate on top |
| Surface finish | Powder coated or painted RAL colour to order |
Insulation & climate
| Wall insulation | 50 mm standard; 75 / 100 mm for cold or hot climates |
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| Roof insulation | 100 mm glass wool in the roof cassette |
| Floor insulation | 50 mm board plus vapour barrier on request |
| Thermal performance | U-value and condensation risk calculated per destination climate |
| Climate range | −25 °C to +45 °C with the matching insulation and A/C package |
Windows, doors & glazing
| Windows | Aluminium sliding with insect mesh; double glazed option |
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| Glazing | 5 mm single or 5+9A+5 tempered double glazing |
| Entrance door | Steel security door or aluminium glass door |
| Internal doors | Hollow core or aluminium with lock, per layout |
| Security | Window bars and door grille available for unattended sites |
Electrical & plumbing
| Voltage | 110 V / 220–240 V, 50 or 60 Hz to destination standard |
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| Lighting | LED ceiling lights, one switch per room plus external light |
| Sockets | 4–8 sockets per module, IP44 external socket |
| Distribution | Pre-wired distribution board with main breaker and RCD |
| Plumbing | Water inlet, drain outlets and vent prepared for kitchenette or WC pod |
| A/C provision | Sleeve, bracket and dedicated circuit pre-installed |
Interior & finishes
| Ceiling | PVC or laminated ceiling panels with concealed wiring |
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| Wall finish | Pre-finished sandwich panel face, wipe clean |
| Floor finish | PVC roll, laminate or ceramic tile in wet areas |
| Kitchenette | Optional: sink, hob, extractor and cabinet run |
| Bathroom | Optional factory-sealed pod with shower, WC, basin and heater |
Shipping & installation
| Shipping | Knocked down, shipped as general cargo or in containers |
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| Loading | 3 modules per 40HQ |
| Stacking | Up to 2 |
| Installation | 4–8 hours per module with a 2–3 person crew and hand tools |
| Foundation | Level concrete pad, screw piles or steel beams |
| Documents | Loading plan, installation drawings and wiring diagram supplied |
Standards & references
- ISO 668 — Series 1 freight containers: classification, dimensions and ratings (the dimensional basis for 20FT / 40FT modules).
- ISO 1496-1 — Series 1 freight containers: specification and testing, used as the reference for corner castings and lifting points.
- ISO 9001 — quality management system; inspection records and test reports are issued per order.
- IEC 60364 — low-voltage electrical installations, applied to the cabin wiring layout supplied with each unit.
- EN 1090-1 — execution of steel structures; can be specified when the destination market requires a declared execution class.
Photographs and video of the 40FT Flat Pack Container House are JIUJIAN GLOBAL factory material. Third-party photographs used elsewhere on this site are credited with author, licence and source on the image credits page. Values marked "to be confirmed" depend on destination climate, local code or final layout and are fixed on the production drawing before deposit.
Configuration options
Pick one line per group, or send us a mixed list — most export orders are a hybrid (for example empty shell for the camp and turnkey for the show unit).
Interior fit-out
- Empty shellSandwich panel walls, floor, electrics and windows only — you fit out locally.
- Standard fit-outPVC floor, ceiling, LED lighting, sockets, A/C prep, bathroom pod optional.
- Turnkey livingKitchen cabinets, sanitary ware, furniture, curtains, TV bracket and appliances installed before shipment.
Windows & glazing
- Aluminium slidingStandard double-track aluminium windows with insect mesh.
- Double glazedThermal-break aluminium, tempered double glazing, U-value to destination code.
- uPVC tilt & turnEuropean style, low maintenance, better airtightness for cold climates.
- Full glass wallFloor-to-ceiling fixed or sliding glazing for views and showroom use.
Doors
- Steel security doorStandard single leaf, powder coated, cylinder lock.
- Aluminium glass doorTempered glazed leaf for offices and reception areas.
- Double-leaf entranceFor canteens, recreation rooms and retail units.
Cladding & facade
- Galvanised steel paintedStandard RAL colour, gloss or matt.
- Metal carved panelEmbossed decorative panels, the most specified facade for export orders.
- Timber lookHeat transfer printed wood grain, low maintenance.
- Rock wool A2 panelNon-combustible core when fire rating is required.
Colour
- RAL 9010 whiteClean neutral, the working standard for site offices and camps.
- RAL 7016 greyModern industrial look, hides dust on site.
- RAL 5005 blue / RAL 3020 redHigh visibility for camps and welfare units.
- Custom RALAny RAL reference matched against your brand palette.
Electrical standard
- US / Canada 110VUL-style sockets, 60 Hz lighting circuits.
- EU 220-240VSchuko sockets, CE-ready.
- UK / AU / ZADestination-specific sockets and breakers.
- Solar readyDC distribution, MPPT controller, battery bay and roof mounting rails.
Bathroom
- No bathroomSleeping or office unit only, bathroom block shared elsewhere.
- Shower + WC podFactory sealed wet pod: shower, WC, basin, water heater, drain to outside.
- Wet room + washing machineLarger pod for cabins and residential use.
Add-ons quoted with the unit
- Split A/C unit
- Water heater
- Kitchenette with sink and hob
- Furniture package (bed, wardrobe, table, chairs)
- Solar panel + battery
- Ceiling cassette A/C
- Electrical inlet and breaker box
- Roof drainage kit
Tell us the quantity and the port — we price it the same day
Send the model, quantity, destination port and any layout requirement. You get a quotation, a specification sheet and a container loading plan back.
Applications
Site offices and welfare units
Single and stacked modules used as site offices, canteens, drying rooms and toilets, craned into place and working the same week.
Photo: Lionel Allorge / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0
Labour camps and staff housing
Rows of modules with walkways and external staircases — the fastest way to put 100+ beds on a remote site.
Photo: Lionel Allorge / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0
Retail, cafe and showroom
40ft open floor plates convert into container cafes, pop-up shops and sales pavilions that can be relocated with the project.
Photo: RomanM82 / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0Application photographs are reference images of this product type in use, not photographs of our factory output. Full credit and licence for each image is listed on the image credits page.
Frequently asked
What is the minimum order for the 40FT Flat Pack Container House?
1 unit (sample), full container recommended
How long does production and shipping take?
Confirmed per order on the proforma invoice Shipments normally leave from Qingdao port.
Can it be built for my electrical standard and layout?
Yes — wiring and sockets follow the destination standard (US 110V, EU 220V, AU, UK) and the layout, finishes and glazing can be adapted to your project.
Ask about the JJ-FP40
Send the layout and destination port — we reply with a quotation, a specification sheet and a container loading plan.
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Need a quotation for your project?
Send your layout and destination port. We reply with price, specification sheet and container loading plan within one working day.