Transport & Shipping
Type A Shipping Container
Regulatory-compliant Type A shipping container for safe transport of radioactive materials, engineered to meet international safety standards for low-level radioactive cargo.
Product Details
Product Overview
The Type A Shipping Container is a purpose-built transport package designed for the safe and secure movement of low-level radioactive materials across domestic and international routes. Manufactured to exacting specifications, this container provides robust shielding, structural integrity, and leak-tight containment under normal conditions of transport.
Key Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Container Type | Type A — Industrial Pack |
| External Dimensions (L×W×H) | 2,438 × 2,438 × 2,591 mm |
| Internal Volume | 12.5 m³ |
| Maximum Payload | 10,000 kg |
| Shell Material | Corten Steel (COR-TEN A) |
| Wall Thickness | 6 mm (standard) / 10 mm (heavy-duty) |
| Sealing System | Double O-ring gasket, leak-tested to 10⁻⁶ mbar·L/s |
| Surface Treatment | Shot-blasted + marine-grade epoxy coating |
Regulatory Compliance
This container is fully certified under the following international and national regulatory frameworks, ensuring lawful transport of radioactive substances in all major jurisdictions:
- IAEA SSR-6 — Regulations for the Safe Transport of Radioactive Material (2018 Edition)
- ISO 1496-7 — Series 1 freight containers — Specification and testing for tank containers
- 49 CFR 173.403 — US DOT definition and packaging requirements for Type A quantities
- ADR Chapter 5.2 — European Agreement concerning International Carriage of Dangerous Goods
- GB 11806-2019 — Chinese national standard for safe transport of radioactive materials
Activity Limits
Type A containers are authorized for the transport of radioactive contents with activity levels not exceeding A1 or A2 special form values as defined in IAEA SSR-6 Table 2. Typical applications include medical isotopes (Tc-99m, I-131), industrial gauges (Cs-137, Co-60 sources in fixed assemblies), and low-level waste packages from research facilities.
Design Features
Every Type A Shipping Container incorporates multiple engineered safety layers. The primary containment vessel is fabricated from 316L stainless steel with welded seams, providing chemical resistance and long-term durability. Surrounding the inner vessel, high-density polyethylene foam absorbs shock and vibration during road, rail, or sea transit.
The outer shell features integrated lifting lugs certified for top-lift and side-lift operations, fork-lift pockets for standard handling equipment, and tie-down rings compliant with CSC (Container Safety Convention) plate requirements. A tamper-evident sealing system with serialized lead seals ensures chain-of-custody integrity from origin to destination.
Quality Assurance
Each unit undergoes a comprehensive factory acceptance test (FAT) protocol including hydrostatic pressure testing at 1.5× design pressure, helium leak detection, radiographic weld inspection, and dimensional verification against ISO tolerances. A unique serial number and accompanying test certificate accompany every delivered container.