NRS Relief Rex Hall Mobile Storage Units

Target Users (Target Impact Group)

Distributors / Implementing Organizations

The manufacturer NRS Relief distributes its own product. It has been used by the ICRC, WFP, UNHCR, UNICEF.

Manufacturing/Building Method

The MSUs are manufactured by H. Sheikh Noor-ud-Din & Sons (HSNDS) in Lahore, Pakistan. There are 8 stages of the MSU production process: (1) Fabric reception, (2) Cutting and welding, (3) Logo banner, (4) Web attachment, (5) Steel components, (6) Aluminum components, (7) Inspection, and (8) Packing and loading.

To assemble the shelter, a team of 4 to 6 people is recommended. The shelter can be setup quickly without the use of lifting equipment or scaffolding. The shelter's adjustable base plates allow the structure to be assembled on uneven terrain. NRS Relief provides an instructional video on proper assembly.

Intellectural Property Type

Select Type

User Provision Model

Crisis relief organizations can obtain directly from the manufacturer.

Distributions to Date Status

These MSU are used by the ICRC, IFRC, WFP, UNICEF, and UNHCR. The manufacturing facility has a production capacity of 100 MSU in a month, and keeps emergency stockpiles ready for deployment.

Design Specifications

The Rex Hall Mobile Storage Units are shipped in 5 packages, occupying a total of 5.102 m³ and weighing 2,533 kg. Depending on the road weight restrictions of the destination country, a 20 ft container can be used to transport 5 shelters.

The MSU's outer tent component consists of the roof, wall, and gable covers, which are made from 700 gsm PVC coated polyester. The gable ends can be fitted with large ventilators.

The shelter can be extended with 10 x 4 m modules.

Markings and logos on the tent can be customized to the clients requirements.

Technical Support

A repair kit is supplied with every tent for holes and tears in the PVC fabric. Users can consult NRS Relief directly or the supplier for advice on repairs on aluminium or steel components.

Replacement Components

Unknown

Lifecycle

Unknown

Manufacturer Specified Performance Parameters

The Rex Hall MSU aims to be easy, cost-effective to ship, while being flexible in any emergency situation. It should be easy to assemble with minimal manpower, even in rough terrain. Its flexibility permits applications beyond warehousing supplies, adding to the design any of the accessories that NRS Relief provides.

Vetted Performance Status

No third-party organizations have been conducted on the Rex Hall MSUs. NRS conducted fire testing on their fire retardant tarpaulins in 2014 and received an award for their Fire Retardancy solution.

Safety

There are mechanical hazards while assembling or dismantling the MSU. Safety helmet, shoes and gloves should be worn at all times. A single person should avoid carrying more than 20 kg. Equipment such as ladders or hammers should be maintained. The covers, floors or linens should not be packed wet.

Exercise extreme caution with fire; even with fire retardant technology there is still risk of open fire.

Complementary Technical Systems

NRS Relief offers complementary accessories, such as solar energy systems, fire alarms, LED lighting, etc.

Academic Research and References

Compliance with regulations

The manufacturing company, H. Sheikh Noor-ud-Din & Sons (HSNDS), has the following ISO certifications:

• ISO 14001: 2015
• ISO 9001: 2015
• ISO 17025: 2017
• SA 8000: 2014

The fire retardant tents and tarpaulins have passed CPAI section 5 and 6 and ISO 4892-2, type A.

It complies with UNHCR/UNICEF/IFRC/ICRC/WFP Standards.

Other Information

There is a video detailing the assembly of a MSU.

The Fire Retardancy Solution won the annual Aid Innovation Challenge Award 2014 during the AidEx Summit in Brussels.