Safely Transporting Nuclear Products
Paragon is proud to be at the Forefront of Nuclear Innovation, securing contracts with leading SMR and MMR firms and advancing HALEU packaging solutions to support the global resurgence of nuclear power. With over 80 Years of Manufacturing expertise around machining and fabrication and specifically over 14 Years of expertise in delivering DOE and NRC-Approved Containers, we design, test, and manufacture certified fissile material packaging that meets the Highest Safety Standards efficiently and cost-effectively, at scale.
Cost Effective
Price point allows for the package to be disposable, or reusable depending on your need
Reusable Options
Outer 55-gallon drum of the 9979 and 9981 shipping package may be reused for other shipments once unloaded
Industry Standard
NQA-1 Approved, DOD & DOE Approved, NRC Approved, NNSA Approved, DHS Approved, CNSC Approved *Each package is approved differently*
Partnerships
In partnership with leaders like Savannah River National Laboratory and Nuclear Assurance Corporation, Paragon delivers integrated design, manufacturing, and transport solutions that advance nuclear energy with confidence.
9979 AF-96
Ships Type A quantities of EU & Plutonium
- Volume: 55 gal
- Drum: 24”dia x 34.5” high
- Gross Weight: 415 lbs.
- Max Decay Heat Rate: 3.5 watts
- Max Normal Operating Pressure: 10 psig
- Meets NQA-1 | NRC & DOE Certified
- Volume: 30 gal – 5,343 cu.in.
- Mass: 200 lbs.
Limited Available for immediate shipment.
9980 AF-96
Air Transportable for Uranium
- Outer Volume (in): 19×14
- Inner Volume (in): 6×10
- DOE 7A Type A Package designed
- 10-gallon drum outer profile
- Gross Weight: 105 lbs.
- Volume: U/Plutonium
- Empty Weight: 86 lbs.
- Volume: 30 gal – 5,343 cu.in.
- Mass: 25 lbs.
9981 AF-96
Ships Type A quantities of LEU
- Volume: 55 gal
- Drum: 25.75”dia x 34.5” high
- Gross Weight: 650 lbs.
- Radioactive Material Mass Limit: 352 lbs.
- Total Payload Mass of 365 lbs.
- Max Decay Heat Rate: 6 milliwatts
- Max Normal Operating Pressure: 5.1 psi
- DOE Certified
- Volume: 15.375” dia x 18.25” high (~3,380 cu.in.)
- Mass: 365 lbs.
HVYTAL
Liquid qualified 7A Type A Package
- Only qualified to ship Mo-99
- Liquids less than 1.3 Liters
- Tungsten Pif for Shielding
- Gross Weight: 420lbs
Model: Vital
certified to ship Liquid Radioactive Material
- DOT 7A Type A Package designed and tested to contain up to 3 liters of liquid Radioactive Material within a sample vial
- 65-gallon drum outer profile
- Gross Weight: 650 lbs.
- Volume: 3 Liters
- Empty Weight: 190 lbs.
- Certification: 49CFY178.350 DOT 7A Type A Complaint
- 3 Liter Payload Capacity
- This package payload is primarily limited by volume, not weight.
Evolution of Packages
See how our product scope has grown and continues to grow
See it in Action
Partnered with Savannah River National Laboratory, we have worked together as strategic partners to design, test, and manufacture these advanced Nuclear Waste Packages.
These Nuclear Waste Packages consist of:
• Components and materials are traceable for quality assurance purposes
• Quality document packages are provided with every shipment
• Our build process is 100% traceable through our unique scan
system-(Rampac Link)
• Packages are either DOE, NRC, or both certifications. Customizable for
customer use in the United States and international market
• Reusable Option: Outer drum of Model 9979 AF-96 and Model 9981 AF-96
• Paragon is set to be a leader in this industry with a price point making these
packages disposable or reusable (depending on your need)
• Limited inventory is on-hand for expedited delivery