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With many people converting and modifying shipping containers into site offices, retail outlets, common rooms and even pop-up bars it means the need for safe, secure, easy to open and durable access points is paramount.
This means container companies need more options for personal access doors for shipping container modifications than ever before. Ensure your shipping container modification meets safety standards by referring to the Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB).
Frame options
There are now much more door and door frame options available suitable for shipping container doors. The traditional framing to suit an RHS is still popular however there is another door and frame option (200.BF) where the frame can be directly welded to your container wall opening.
Flush lock available
The 200.BF comes as standard with a flush lock and as an optional extra with the 200.47. The advantage of this lock is that it is pre-installed and ready to go!
Saving time and money
The 200.BF is a one-piece unit, so no need to spend additional money on your RHS framework or even making the frame. It all costs! The one-piece unit also saves time on installation and as we all know time is money.
Different doors options
There are now multiple options for personal access doors for container. With the 200.BF and 200.47 being the most popular. The 200.BF also comes with perimeter door seals making the door more of a snug fit, also stopping water and dust penetrate the door into the container itself.
For those jobs that may be of a more budget nature, the 650.37 still give you a quality door but at a lower price.
Custom doors
For those jobs that are a speciality custom containers, the scope for a fully custom made door are almost endless.
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Frequently asked questions
A pre-hung steel personal access (PA) door is typically the most suitable option for shipping container modifications used as workshops or site offices.
These doors are designed to support durability, security, and ease of installation within steel structures. They can be configured with insulation cores and lock options, making them suitable for both temporary and permanent container conversions.
Doors for shipping container modifications are designed to accommodate structural constraints and steel wall integration, unlike standard external doors.
They are typically pre-hung with a full jamb system to simplify installation into cut-out container openings. This makes them more suitable for retrofitting and helps maintain structural integrity compared to conventional door setups.
A fire-rated door may be required if the container is used in applications where fire compliance or risk mitigation is necessary.
For example, containers used as plant rooms, storage for hazardous materials, or within regulated commercial environments may require doors aligned with fire safety standards. In these cases, exploring fire door options designed for industrial applications can support compliance requirements.
The required level of security depends on what the container is used for and the value of its contents.
For higher-risk environments, doors can be configured with upgraded locksets, reinforced frames, or anti-burglary features. Security-focused configurations, similar to those used in industrial security door applications, are suitable for protecting tools, equipment, or sensitive assets.
Yes, doors for container modifications can be customised to support ventilation, visibility, and specific access needs.
Options such as louvre panels, vision panels, and different door sizes can be integrated depending on the use case. This flexibility makes them suitable for a wide range of applications, from storage units to site offices and specialised industrial enclosures.