3S - Expandable Containers / Shelters for Mobile Operating Theatres, Emergency Accommodation and Communications

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Scandinavian Shelter Systems AS (3S) of Moss, Norway manufacturers and supplies expandable ISO containers and shelters for communications, mobile operating theatres, emergency accommodation and are available with ballistic protection panels.

3S is a fully owned subsidiary of Ellcaro AS, Norway. Ellcaro AS is also the owner of Scandinavian Shelters Systems Grimstad AS, Norway. Which was (previously Finsam Container Systems AS) and has been a leading manufacturer of special ISO containers and special aluminium sandwich shelters for more than 30 years.

The 3S ranges of expanding shelters comprise of 2in1 and 3in1 shelters. Two concepts are available, both based upon a standard 20 ISO container with CSC Approval by Lloyds.

Expandable Communications Containers, Surgical Operating Theatre Containers - ISO 20

Offered in both 2in1 and 3in1 versions. The expanding sections of this shelter are designed as integral parts of the 20' ISO container and are folded out by means of a manually or electrically operated winch.

Set up time for the unit is proven to take less than 20 minutes, including unloading and levelling and

the expanding sections are self-supporting and allow expansion and use whilst on a truck or trailer.

The Interior usable floor space is 36m2. Net weight 3200kg - Gross weight 8000kg and is suitable for use as a Surgical Operating Theatre, Office, Communications, Accommodations, Workshop, Laundry, Sanitary (5 showers/5WC).

Lightweight Expandable Shelter - Box in Box Expander

The other 3S lightweight expandable shelter is manufactured from a lightweight aluminium/sandwich construction, but it expands from the centre ISO box by pulling out another box. This design will allow permanent installation of C³system components, heavy tools, medical apparatus etc, and will thus enhance “plug & play” capabilities.

As with our 3in1 Folding Expander this concept is also CSC Certified by Lloyds.

Both designs offer exceptional space for their users, unique LCC characteristics, easy operation and maintenance at reasonable costs

Emergency Accommodation Shelters for Disaster Relief

Multi-Shelter is an emergency accommodation shelter for disaster relief and has been designed to meet the requirements of Rapid Deployment Forces and fast implementation of infrastructure in disaster relief operations.

The shelter is readily constructed and no assembly is required before erection on site. Erection is by means of a purpose made hoisting device, a crane or a fork lift. The complete unit is set up in less than 10 minutes and require only a flat piece of land.

The unit is extremely transport friendly: 6 shelters on a truck or 12 shelters in a C-130 aircraft.

The Multi -Shelter is available in 2 versions; 20| and 18|. The weight of the 20| unit is 900kg.

A complete range of flat packed accessories is available: office desks, beds, tables etc. All are easily fixed to the integrated aluminium profiles in the shelter walls by twist lock fixtures.

The Multi-Shelters can be joined together and stacked 2 high to form large buildings for offices, dormitories, medical wards etc. The Multi-Shelter is currently in use by Special Forces, Red Cross, oil exploration companies and Armed Forces of all the Scandinavian countries.

Flat Pack Shelters, Office Blocks and Buildings

Through our production partner ProContain in Germany 3S is in a position to offer high quality flat-packed shelters and building modules of high quality and outstanding flexibility to our customers Worldwide. The ProCon modules are transported like ISO containers, are easily assembled on site and have a long in-service lifetime. ProCon prefabs should not be compared to products of inferior quality manufactured outside Europe. Some examples of standard units offered at very competitive prices:

Ballistic Protection Panels for Shelters and Containers

The AluSafe panels are perfect for easy and affordable protection of ISO containers, facilities and even for use as perimeter protection (fence).

Panels are lightweight, easy to join and are reusable multiple times. Protection is achieved by a combination of the special design of the aluminium profiles and gravel or sand that is poured into the panel inside. Gravel or sand is drained at the bottom of the panel before transport to avoid excess weight.

Contact:

Scandinavian Shelter Systems AS (3S)
Fossen 20
P.O.B 646
N-1503 Moss
Norway

Tel: +47 69 20 91 91
Fax: +47 69 20 91 92

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