Deploy a Functional Laboratory Faster With Container Solutions
Laboratory timelines should not be delayed by traditional construction. Our shipping container laboratories are engineered for fast deployment, controlled environments, and reliable performance in demanding operational conditions.
Designed For Laboratories That Cannot Afford Surface Failure:
Mining
Pharmaceutical
Oil and Gas
Research
Why Container Selection Matters in Laboratory Design
Shipping container laboratory selection directly impacts deployment speed, regulatory readiness, and long term operational reliability. A properly engineered modular laboratory ensures structural integrity, environmental control, and workflow efficiency while protecting your capital investment.
Choosing the wrong laboratory solution can result in:
What Makes Norlab’s Shipping Container Laboratory Different
Our shipping container laboratories are engineered using reinforced structural modifications and controlled modular integration processes under strict American manufacturing standards. Each unit is designed to support laboratory grade utilities, environmental stability, and efficient internal workflows.
This ensures reliable field performance, rapid deployment capability, and long service life across laboratory environments throughout the United States.
Core Performance Benefits
High-performance thermal insulation (polyurethane foam or mineral wool).
SecureAccess lockable doors with airtight seals for controlled and safe environments.
IntegratedSystem (HVAC) Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning with temperature & humidity regulation.
Technical Specifications
Container: ISO 20ft (6m) or 40ft (12m) High Cube, structural Corten steel
Internal dimensions 20ft: 5.9m (L) x 2.35m (W) x 2.69m (H) = 37m² usable space
Internal dimensions 40ft: 12m (L) x 2.35m (W) x 2.69m (H) = 75m² usable space
Load capacity: Structure supports 28,000 kg (heavy equipment)
Download our shipping container laboratory brochure and explore a complete modular solution built with 40ft containers and 20ft. Discover layouts, equipment, and flexible configurations designed to adapt to different budgets and accelerate your laboratory project. Here!
We offer complete solutions for our Container Laboratories, from worktops to emergency showers. Each container is built according to the customer’s specifications and operational needs. Keep samples protected with our Fume Hoods, store chemicals safely with our Storage Cabinets, and safeguard your team from chemical exposure with our Emergency Showers.
Frequently Asked Questions
🔎 What is a shipping container laboratory and how does it work? A shipping container laboratory is a fully functional lab built inside a standard ISO shipping container. It is delivered pre-equipped with laboratory furniture, utilities, and environmental controls, enabling rapid deployment without the long timelines of traditional construction. These units provide a controlled, compliant workspace ready for immediate operation. They are ideal for projects requiring mobility, scalability, and fast-track laboratory implementation in remote or temporary locations.
🔎 How quickly can a shipping container laboratory be installed? Shipping container laboratories are designed for rapid deployment. Unlike conventional lab construction, which can take many months, these units can be manufactured, delivered, and installed in 4 to 8 weeks, significantly reducing project timelines and operational downtime.
🔎 Are shipping container laboratories suitable for demanding environments? Yes. These laboratories are engineered with high-performance thermal insulation, controlled HVAC systems, and robust structural design to maintain stable internal conditions even in harsh external climates. They are built to support heavy equipment and continuous laboratory operations with reliable performance.
Success Stories
Building a permanent laboratory would take 18 months and cost millions. Norlab’s shipping container laboratory was installed in six weeks and it includes everything: worktops, cabinets, emergency shower, XRF spectrometry, analytical balances, hume hoods, chairs and air conditioning that maintains a constant 22°C despite external temperatures of 45°C.
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