Paragon is a leaderin in Nuclear Waste Packaging. Established in 1942 and located in Grand Rapids, MI, Paragon D&E is proud to house the most adequate North America equipment. Providing full-service tooling and machining with engineering and build capabilities, our 170,000 sq. ft. facility has been equipped to package and customize Nuclear Waste Packages for customers over the last 10 years.
We have turned to our innovative mindsets at a large facility, adding 2 more package models to complement the Model 9979-AF. A partnership with Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL) engineering and quality teams has led to the package’s approval for shipments.
Model 9979
Nuclear Waste/Nuclear Fuel
- Volume: 55 gal
- Drum: 24”dia x 34.5” high
- Gross Weight: 415 lbs.
- Volume: 30 gal – 5,343 cu.in.
- Mass: 200 lbs.
Limited Available for immediate shipment.
Model 9981
Nuclear Waste/Nuclear Fuel
- Volume: 55 gal
- Drum: 24”dia x 34.5” high
- Gross Weight: 650 lbs.
- Volume: 15.375” dia x 18.25” high (~3,380 cu.in.)
- Mass: 365 lbs.
Model: Vital
Nuclear Waste/Nuclear Fuel
- 65-gallon drum outer profile
- Gross Weight: 459 lbs.
- Volume: 3 Liters
- Empty Weight: 307 lbs.
- 3 Liter Payload Capacity
- This package payload is primarily limited by volume, not weight.
- Price point allows for the package to be disposable, or reusable depending on your need.
- Reusable Option: Outer 55-gallon drum of the 9979 and 9981 shipping package may be reused for other shipments once unloaded.
- 9979-AF meets NQA-1 | DOE/NRC Approved.
- 9981-AF meets NQA-1/DOE Approved.
- Model Vital is DOT 7A Type A Package designed to contain up to 3 liters of liquid radioactive material within the sample vial.
Machining
Paragon also provides Machining capabilities for large forging, parts and component in the nuclear energy world.
