FEATURES & SPECIFICATIONS
Gichner Shelter Systems” Newest Expandable ISO Shelter is a 20-foor ISO-style shelter that provides for rapid deployment and expansion. The Expandable Shelter provides the added floor space needed for command, Control and Communications systems needs. When expanded, the One-Side Expandable ISO Shelter (1:2) provides almost 25 square meters of operational floor space. When closed, the shelter meets the dimensional requirements of ISO 668 and ANSI MH5.4 allowing for transport using all common intermodal transport methods.

The expandable section nests inside the main 20-foot ISO section during transport. The floor panel of the expandable section is hinged longitudinally, allowing the floor section to fold in half when the shelter is closed for transport. The feature allows for temporary or permanent mounting of heavy equipment to the floor of the main ISO section. The flush floor design allows easy relocation of equipment into the expandable section for operation. The unique folding floor design also allows for permanent mounting of equipment on the upper half of the walls of the expandable section, reducing the need to move that equipment after deployment. As an example, electronic equipment may be permanently mounted to the upper half of the expandable section’s three walls, allowing for permanent interconnection of this equipment. Lights, power distribution, and signal distribution can be permanently installed in both the main section and expandable section.

Due to the modular design approach, custom configurations including different length expandable sections can be manufactured to suit specific system needs. Interior partitions can be installed to create a separate externally accessible equipment room, if desired. The unique design of the shelter permits it to be easily modified to permit over pressurization for NBC protection for the enclosed system and personnel.

A Double Side Expandable (1:3) version is also available.

Performance Specifications:
Weight: The Single-Side Expandable weighs 2364 Kg
(5200 pounds)
Payload: 6727 Kg (14,800 pounds)
Floor Load Center Section: 522 Kg/m2 uniform load over the entire floor (107 pounds/ft2)
Expandable Section: 910 Kg payload (2000 pounds)
Roof Load Center Section: 366 Kg/m2 uniform load over the entire roof (75 pounds/ft2)
Expandable Section: 195 Kg/m2 uniform load over the entire roof (40 pounds /ft2)

Temperature Extremes
Operational: -54 C to 52 C (-65 F to 125 F)
Non-Operational: -62 C to 71 C (-80 F to 160 F)

Wall Attachment Loading:
Center Section: M8 Rivnuts installed in members withstand 910 Kg (2000pounds) tensile loads.
Expandable Section: Potted Inserts installed anywhere withstand 455 Kg (1000 pounds) tensile loads.
Watertightness: Double gaskets at all seams for protection against wind-driven rain.

Optional Items:
Skids: Three full-length replaceable skids

Roof Access Steps:
Three recessed folding steps in sidewall and
one roof handhold
Military Specifications: MIL-M-81957(AS)
ISO/ANSI Specifications: ISO 1496/1 and ANSI MH5.1.1.1 and 5.4
Exterior Dimensions: 96 in. high 96 in. wide, 238-1/2 in. long
Interior Dimensions: 84-5/16 in. high, 96 in. wide,
238-1/2 in. long
Shelter tare weight: 4,200 lbs.
Maximum Payload: 15,800 lbs.
Service Life: 15 years service, 20 years storage
Heat Transfer: Insulated to provide a heat transfer coefficient of 0.35 BTU/hr. ft 2/f

Temperature Range
Operation: -40F to +125F plus solar load to minimum
of +180F

Storage: -65F to +160F
Roof Loads: Live load of 660 lbs. on an area 24 in. by 12 in.; or 75lb. /ft2uniform snow load
Wall, Roof and Floor Attachments:
2,000 lb. pullout and 40 inch-lb. torque