Before we talk about modular inplant offices, it is helpful to know the meaning of the term “modular”. According to Webster’s Dictionary, the word modular means: Designed with standardized units or dimensions for flexible use. When describing portable steel buildings from Par-Kut International, the adjective modular helps a specifier understand that they have the design freedom to have an in plant office produced in any size since Par-Kut designs and manufactures all their structures in one foot increments. Factory complete modular in plant offices range in size from 5′ x 8′ to 12′ x 32′.
Factory assembled Par-Kut modular inplant offices are shipped complete with windows, doors, insulated walls and roof, NEC compliant electrical systems and a built in floor that also allows for handling with a fork lift. The welded steel construction further facilitates offloading and placement of the in plant office building with the addition of lifting rings in the roof. The double panel steel walls also allow for easy and secure on site installation of future equipment.
Common applications for in plant offices include: lunch and break rooms, meeting space, supervisory offices, environmental shelters, safe haven shelters, equipment rooms, dock control offices, operator control shelters, security guard stations, sound control booths, scale houses and process control booths. Sound deadening features that can be added to the standard in plant office insulation package include: laminated and insulated glass, insulated doors, rubber anchor gasket plates, acoustical tile ceilings, additional wall insulation and/or perforated metal interior wall panels, and even white noise generators. For rough processing areas, break resistant windows, stainless steel walls, and/or thicker wall and frame construction is available, too.
In terms of factory installed electrical, the standard modular in-plant office from Par-Kut includes surface mounted fluorescent light fixtures, convenience outlets, and a circuit breaker panel with the branch breakers necessary for factory installed electrical devices and a main breaker/safety disconnect. All electrical wiring is within EMT or Rigid conduit to meet the National Electric Code. It is very typical for a portable modular office to include factory installed heating and cooling, for employee comfort and computer health. Additionally, data and phone jacks are built in to allow for customers to install their own communications systems.
So whatever you need for a modular inplant office, Par-Kut has the design and manufacturing experience and know-how to provide the best value for your investment. In business since 1954, portable steel buildings are our only business. Built to order, and, Built to Last!
