Custom Container Security Checkpoint — Complete Design & Build Process

A custom container security checkpoint from 2M Technology is a self-contained, fully engineered personnel screening unit built inside a standard ISO shipping container — also called a containerized access control checkpoint, portable security checkpoint, or modular security screening container. We design and build custom container security checkpoints for construction sites, industrial facilities, stadiums, border crossings, and government facilities across Texas and nationwide. Each custom container security checkpoint is assembled and tested at our Grand Prairie, TX facility before delivery — ready to plug in and run on day one. Below is our complete five-phase process from your first call to the day your custom container security checkpoint goes live on site.

Phase 1 — Custom Container Security Checkpoint Requirements & Site Assessment

Every custom container security checkpoint starts with understanding your operation. We begin with a consultation — on-site visit or video call — to document your exact requirements before any design work begins:

Throughput: How many people per hour at peak? One-way entry, two-way, or split in/out lanes?
Threat model: Weapons screening only, full baggage X-ray, biometric identity verification, or a combination?
Access control integration: Does your checkpoint need to connect to an existing badging system, time & attendance, or visitor management platform?
Site constraints: Delivery access, ground conditions, power availability (shore power vs. generator), and climate (outdoor Texas heat, covered structure).
Regulatory requirements: DHS, TSA, OSHA walking/working surface standards, local codes, or industry-specific compliance for petrochemical, federal contractor, or correctional environments.
Staffing model: Staffed X-ray operator, fully automated entry, or hybrid?

Output from Phase 1 is a signed requirements document that locks scope before engineering begins — no scope creep, no surprises on delivery day.

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Phase 2 — Custom Design & Equipment Selection

With requirements confirmed, our engineering team designs your custom container security checkpoint layout and selects every component. You receive a full equipment spec sheet and CAD layout for approval before fabrication begins.

Container Configuration

Container size: 20-ft standard, 40-ft for multi-lane or larger equipment, or custom length
Lane count: single-lane, dual-lane (our most common configuration), or multi-lane for stadium-scale throughput
Interior layout: screening room position, operator workstation location, equipment rack placement
Exterior finish: paint color, safety markings (hazard stripes, directional signage), branding

Equipment Options

Category	Options
Turnstile Type	Full-height (maximum security), optical speedgate, half-height waist-high
Baggage Screening	Single-view or dual-view X-ray conveyor, manual inspection table
Personnel Screening	Walk-through metal detector, millimeter-wave body scanner
Identity Verification	Card/fob, biometric (fingerprint, iris, face), QR/barcode
Surveillance	IP intercom, overhead IP cameras, operator display monitors
Power	Shore power, generator hookup, hybrid with battery backup UPS

Optional X-Ray Baggage Screening Integration

An X-ray baggage conveyor can be added to your custom container security checkpoint as a fully integrated option — sized and positioned based on your specific business requirements. The central screening bay accommodates a single-view or dual-view X-ray conveyor, operator workstation, and monitor, all within the container footprint. No separate structure, external power run, or additional tent required.

X-ray integration is specified during Phase 1 and engineered into the container layout before fabrication begins. The X-ray unit, conveyor, and operator display are installed, calibrated, and tested at our Grand Prairie facility as part of the standard FAT process.

Custom container security checkpoint with X-ray baggage scanner and full-height turnstiles — 2M Technology Grand Prairie TX — Custom container security checkpoint with X-ray baggage screening station and dual full-height turnstile lanes

Container security checkpoint front view — X-ray conveyor center bay with full-height turnstile lanes on each side — Front view: X-ray baggage screening center bay flanked by full-height turnstile access control lanes

Completed container security checkpoint with X-ray machine and turnstiles — ready for site deployment — Completed unit with X-ray screening and turnstile lanes — ready for site deployment

Container checkpoint X-ray operator workstation with monitor and conveyor — 2M Technology custom build — X-ray operator workstation and conveyor — integrated into the center screening bay

Phase 3 — Fabrication & Systems Integration

All fabrication of your containerized access control checkpoint happens at our Grand Prairie, Texas facility. Our team handles structural modification, equipment installation, and full systems integration in-house under one roof:

Container structural work: door cutouts, reinforced openings, floor plating, anti-slip surfaces, hazard stripe markings
HVAC: climate control sized for Texas summer heat and full equipment thermal load
Electrical: 200A service panel, conduit runs, operator workstation circuits, equipment power, LED lighting
Data & network: structured cabling, PoE switch, access control panel, IP camera wiring throughout
Turnstiles: installation, alignment, and software configuration
X-ray scanners: conveyor installation, calibration, and radiation shielding verification
Access control software: credential enrollment, door schedules, alarm outputs, remote management
Operator workstation: monitors, intercom console, access control interface

Photos below show turnstile installation in progress at our Grand Prairie, TX fabrication facility.

Container security checkpoint fabrication — full-height turnstiles being installed in shipping container Grand Prairie TX — Phase 3 fabrication: full-height turnstiles being fitted and secured inside the container shell

Container security checkpoint under fabrication — turnstile mechanism positioning inside container — Turnstile positioning and alignment during Phase 3 fabrication at our Grand Prairie facility

Interior of container security checkpoint during fabrication — multiple full-height turnstiles being installed — Interior during fabrication — multiple turnstile units being installed and aligned

Phase 4 — Container Security Checkpoint Factory Acceptance Testing

Before your custom container security checkpoint leaves our facility, every system is fully commissioned and tested. Customers are encouraged to attend — many bring their security director and IT team for the walkthrough at our Grand Prairie location.

Photos below show a completed custom container security checkpoint during factory acceptance testing at our Grand Prairie, TX facility.

Custom container security checkpoint with three full-height turnstile lanes — 2M Technology Grand Prairie TX — Three-lane custom container security checkpoint during factory acceptance testing — Grand Prairie, TX

Interior view of container security checkpoint showing dual full-height stainless turnstile lanes with walk-through screening — Interior view — dual full-height turnstile lanes with access control readers and LED lighting

Side view of custom container security checkpoint showing three turnstile bays and operator door — 40-ft unit — Side view showing all three turnstile lane openings and operator/screening room door — 40-ft unit

Completed portable container security checkpoint with roll-up security doors — ready for flatbed delivery — Completed unit with roll-up security doors — ready for flatbed delivery to customer site

HVAC unit installed inside the container

Window installed inside the container cutout

Flooring and power outlets inside container

Factory acceptance testing for every custom container security checkpoint covers:

Throughput: tests at target volume (timed passage, e.g., 300 people/hour)
Access control: credential grant/deny, anti-passback, emergency override, alarm outputs
X-ray: image quality, conveyor function, emergency stop
Turnstiles: normal entry/exit, tailgating detection, anti-climb, direction reversal
HVAC: temperature stability at full equipment load
Network: remote access, camera recording, software connectivity
Power: shore power connection, UPS failover if configured

FAT sign-off is required before scheduling delivery. All punch list items are resolved before the unit ships.

Phase 5 — Delivery, Commissioning & Training

Your custom container security checkpoint ships by flatbed to your site. Our installation team handles final placement, power connection, network integration, and on-site commissioning.

Delivery logistics: Flatbed delivery coordinated by 2M. Site requires clear access for a 40-ft flatbed and adequate ground bearing for container placement.
Power connection: Shore power hookup to site electrical panel. We coordinate licensed electrician in DFW if needed.
Network integration: On-site connection of the checkpoint to your existing access control platform, VMS, and IT network.
Operator training: Half-day training covering daily operation, credential management, alarm response, and routine maintenance.
Go-live support: 2M staff on-site through the first full operational day to resolve any issues.

Industries We Build Container Checkpoints For

Construction & Industrial Sites

Container turnstile checkpoints that relocate easily project sites without permanent infrastructure.

Petrochemical & Refineries

Controlled entry to restricted process areas with integration into plant badging systems.

Stadiums & Arenas

Event security screening at entry gates, scalable to event capacity.

Military & Government

Base access, contractor screening, SCIF entry control.

Border Checkpoints

Pre-engineered units for CBP, port security, or government facility access control.

Correctional Facilities

Staff and visitor screening checkpoint separate from the main facility perimeter.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to build a custom container security checkpoint?

Typical lead time for a custom container security checkpoint (also referred to as a portable security checkpoint or mobile personnel screening checkpoint) is 8–14 weeks from signed requirements to delivery, depending on equipment availability and project complexity. Rush builds are available for certain configurations — ask about your timeline.

What does a container security checkpoint cost?

Custom container security checkpoint pricing depends on container size, lane count, equipment selection, and integration scope. A dual-lane checkpoint with full-height turnstiles and X-ray screening typically ranges from $65,000 to $195,000. Single-lane configurations start lower. Contact us for a project-specific quote.

Can the checkpoint be relocated after delivery?

Yes. Each custom container security checkpoint is a self-contained unit that can be craned or forklift-lifted and transported by flatbed to a new site. Power and network reconnection at the new location typically takes less than one day.

Will it hold up in Texas outdoor heat?

Yes. All units include HVAC sized for outdoor Texas summer conditions and continuous operation. We have deployed container checkpoints across DFW, Houston, and West Texas in extreme heat environments.

Can it integrate with our current access control system?

In most cases, yes. We have integrated container checkpoints with Lenel, Genetec, CCURE 9000, Software House, Honeywell Pro-Watch, and custom platforms. Integration scope is defined in Phase 1.

Start Your Container Checkpoint Project

Share your site requirements and throughput needs. We will prepare a concept design and preliminary budget for your custom container security checkpoint within 5 business days at no charge.

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