Introduction
Expandakabin is a insulated closed volume demountable accommodation container. Assembly of the kabin is simple, using nuts and bolts supplied. Its robust and strong construction is matched by its light weight making it easily man portable and easy to construct. Expandakabin is available in 3 sizes and a range of accessories are available to add to its functionality.
Technical specification
EXTERNAL DIMENSIONS (excluding gutter)
| 2242mm (L) x 2383mm (W). Weight: 650kg |
| 3307mm (L) x 2302mm (W). Weight: 838kg |
| 4372mm (L) x 2383mm (W). Weight: 920kg |
External height 2350mm – Internal height 2103mm
2m unit dimensions

3m Unit Dimensions

4m unit dimensions

Technical Details
| Feature | EK2 | EK3 | EK4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| External Finish | Electostatic Powder Coated in RAL 6005 (Moss Green) | Electostatic Powder Coated in RAL 6005 (Moss Green) | Electostatic Powder Coated in RAL 6005 (Moss Green) |
| Internal Finish | Electostatic Powder Coated in RAL 9002 (Off-White) | Electostatic Powder Coated in RAL 9002 (Off-White) | Electostatic Powder Coated in RAL 9002 (Off-White) |
| Length (mm) | 2242 | 3307 | 4372 |
| Width (mm) | 2383 | 2383 | 2383 |
| Height, flat packed (mm) | 498 | 498 | 498 |
| Height, assembled (mm) | 2350 | 2350 | 2350 |
| Weight (kg) | 650 | 838 | 920 |
Construction components
The main construction elements of the man-portable building are as follows:
- Chassis with frame
- Side wall panels
- Roof panel
- Door panel
- Window panel
- Fastening elements
Weight
| 2.3M UNIT | 3.3M UNIT | 4.3M UNIT | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis (complete) | 168 KG | 240 KG | 312 KG |
| Chassis (per section) | 66 KG | 66 KG | 66 KG |
| Blank Wall Panel | 27 KG | 27 KG | 27 KG |
| Window Panel | 52 KG | 52 KG | 52 KG |
| Door Panel | 65 KG | 65 KG | 65 KG |
| Inner Blank Roof Panel | 27 KG | 27KG | 27 KG |
| Outer Roof Panel | 55 KG | 74 KG | 93 KG |
Walls
- Vacuum bonded sandwich panels. Insulation – 50mm polystyrene.
- Outer surface – 0.60mm galvanized steel electrostatic powder coated in RAL 6005 (Moss Green).
- Inner surface – 0.60mm galvanized steel electrostatic powder coated in RAL 9002 (Off-White).
Roof
Exterior covering – 0.60mm powder coated box profile galvanized steel with two gutters for effective rainwater disposal to all four corners.
- Interior – vacuum bonded sandwich panels. Insulation – 50mm polystyrene.
- Inner surface – 0.60mm galvanized steel powder coated in RAL 9002 (Off-White).
- Snow loading – 75kg/m2 evenly distributed.
Chassis / Frame
Box profile, hot dipped galvanized steel Corner columns – 1.5mm cold formed DKP steel. Supplied with 4 lifting eyes. All surfaces are powder coated in RAL 6005 (Moss Green).
Floor Construction – 18mm OSB board covered with 2mm PVC linoleum (flash point B1 difficult to burn, smoke density Q1). Floor section has no insulation. Floor loading – 150kg/m2 evenly distributed.
Door
- Frame – cold formed powder coated galvanized steel sheet min 1.25mm.
- Outer Door – both surfaces powder coated (External – Moss Green, internal – Off-White) galvanized flat steel sheet.
- 0.60mm thick, complete with door handle and replaceable euro cylinder lock.
Window
- Frames – cold formed powder coated galvanized steel sheet 1.25mm thick.
- Window – uPVC double glazed window frame with vacuum sealed unit. (4+9+4).
- Size – 805mm x 1135mm.
- Type – vertically inward opening mechanism with single handle and lock.
Electrical Equipment
No electrical wiring and equipment fitted. The unit is designed to have a surface mounted electrical installation.
- Optional electrical kit pack available.
Additional Information
Doors and windows can be fitted anywhere in the man-portable building.
Note: Due to our continuous product development programe, we reserve the right to change the specifications without prior notice. Expandakabin is not designed to comply with Building Regulations approval.
