Innovative Design for Lightweight Modular Intermodal Pallet Containers(L-MIPC)(1000-562)

Triton Systems, Inc. proposes a lightweight, low-cost, composite material design for future modular containers such that when 16 of these containers/pallets are joined together they form a 20' ISO equivalent unit. The composite lightweight modular intermodal pallet containers (L-MIPC) will be durable, corrosion resistant, leak proof, fire- retardant, and environmentally friendly. Triton will engineer and optimize the advanced thermoplastic or thermoset PMC materials for lightweight and to meet the performance requirements with unit cost as the primary driver. With its high strength-to-weight ratio, comparable stiffness, and energy absorption properties, engineered PMC offers significant potential for weight savings (30-40%), over aluminum designs. Triton proposes to use its FX polyphosphonate, a novel polymer additive, for flame retardancy in the resin system. Triton's proposed L-MIPC design would greatly support DoD logistics by eliminating banding, blocking and bracing required for the current ISO containers and would replace many other platforms. Retrograde operations would be significantly enhanced in both the DoD and commercial logistics world. The proposed design will mate with existing cargo handling equipment, allow intermodal transportability, support future combat systems (FCS) delivery and be a significant enabler for sea-basing operations.