The Cargobox is a re-usable, collapsible conveyance unit to be used for door-to-door ('D-2-D') transport of air cargo. Its construction is based upon the latest technology materials used in advanced designs in the Aerospace Industrial Sector, which are not only lightweight, but also very robust. The sidewall panels of the Cargobox are based upon the "Sandwich" principle: two face-sheets combined with a special core. For the outer face-sheets, an Aramid fabric is used in combination with aluminum foil. The panels are cured under high temperature and pressure in a Multi-layer press. The bottom panel and cover are made of hybrid fabrics, using carbon fiber and special fiberglass materials. This way, the bottom panel can be loaded with a 750 kg payload without unacceptable bending.

All edge profiles are made from poly phenylene sulphide (PPS) thermoplastic materials, filled with short cut glass fibers. With a melting point of over 260 degrees Celsius, this is one of the most durable thermoplastics on the market today. These profiles are made as extrusions, which allow rather low production costs, precise dimensions and a good fit for sliding of the sidewall panels. The raw materials used in the construction of the Cargobox comply with all existing stringent regulations for aircraft interiors. This applies to flammability, smoke and toxic fumes.

Further details regarding the construction and materials used for the Cargobox are mentioned below.

Sidewall panels:

Sandwich panel construction with aluminum foil and aramid fiber, reinforced foam core (Wavecore) and special glass fabrics (complies with OSU 65/65 Rule). Each panel is equipped with edge profiles made from strong and durable thermoplastic extrusions (Ryton PPS, accepted material for aircraft interiors).

Bottom & Cover:

Sandwich panel construction with hybrid carbon + glass fabrics as face sheets and aluminum honeycomb as core material. All edges provided with strong and durable advanced composites pultruded profiles. In addition, the Bottom is "Forklift friendly" with 9 footings and 3 skids to avoid tumbling off a conveyor belt. The cover is equipped with 9 positioning devices which prevent a stacked Cargobox from shifting during transport.

Lockbar:

The Lockbar housing is made from a PPS extrusion and contains an electro-mechanical locking system. Equipped with an active RFID tag and a numeric key-pad for PIN-code secured locking/unlocking.

Dimensions