AVULD LD6
IATA code: ALF
Collapsible graphene carbon fiber LD6 ULD concept for cargo-handling and empty-container storage. Reference internal volume: 8.9 m³; reference gross-weight target: 3175 kg. Final AVULD specifications require confirmation.
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Empty-weight comparison
GCFP weight status: Engineering-calculated
Reference material: Not specified by reference source
Reference basis: Published individual specification
Reference weight depends on manufacturer, materials and configuration. Calculated or estimated weights are identified above. Maximum gross weight includes the container and cargo.
AVULD LD6 is part of Avimetal’s proposed collapsible graphene carbon fiber ULD range, designed to reduce empty-container weight and storage space. Contact Avimetal for development, manufacturing and partnership inquiries.
Supplied chart: Contoured full-width container; IATA code ALF; classification LD6; rate class Type 6W. Chart internal volume 8.9 m³ (314 ft³ as printed); maximum gross 3175 kg (7000 lb as printed). Chart envelope labels 160 × 60.4 × 64 in. Imperial and metric figures are rounded and may differ.
Aircraft applications updated 25 October 2026: Modern conventional ALF/LD6 references: Airbus A350 (Finnair A350 fleet), Airbus A330; Boeing 787 family (published ALF reference). Additional chart references: Boeing 747/777; Airbus A300, A310, A340; DC-10, MD-11, L1011. A350-1000 and A330-800/-900 are intended review candidates; confirm variant/position against the operator loading manual. 777X and A350F remain prospective applications requiring verification.
Aircraft scope: A320neo/A321neo (including LR/XLR variants) use reduced-height LD3-45W/AKH configurations where a container loading system is installed; the full-height 64 in ULDs in this catalog are not interchangeable with LD3-45. Boeing 737 MAX and Airbus A220 are not added as standard lower-hold applications for this catalog.
Product specifications
Identity
| Model name | LD6 |
|---|---|
| SKU (unique) | AVULD-LD6 |
| ULD type | LD6 |
| IATA code | ALF |
| Alternate codes | AWD, AWF |
| Rate classification | Type 6W |
| Forkable | To be confirmed |
Materials
| Panel material | Graphene carbon fiber (GCFP) |
|---|---|
| Frame material | GCFRP Aluminum Composite |
| Base material | GCFRP Aluminum Composite |
| Hinge / folding mechanism | Kevlar Hinge |
| Door type | Solid |
| Insulation / temperature performance | GCFRP |
Dimensions (mm)
| Base length | 3,175 mm |
|---|---|
| Base width | 1,534.16 mm |
| Overall length | 4,064 mm |
| Overall width | 1,534.16 mm |
| Overall height | 1,625.6 mm |
| Door opening width | To be confirmed |
| Door opening height | To be confirmed |
| Folded length | 4,064 mm |
| Folded width | 1,534.16 mm |
| Folded height | 232 mm |
Capacity
| Internal volume (m³) | 8.9 m³ |
|---|---|
| Maximum gross weight (kg) | 3,175 kg / 6,999.7 lb |
| Load-rating status | Design target |
| Calculated maximum payload | 3,049 kg / 6,721.9 lb |
Folding
| Expanded occupied volume (m³) | To be confirmed |
|---|---|
| Folded occupied volume (m³) | To be confirmed |
| Occupied-volume reduction | To be confirmed |
| Folding time (minutes) | To be confirmed |
| People required | 2 |
Compatibility and development
| Intended aircraft applications | Modern conventional ALF/LD6 references: Airbus A350 (Finnair A350 fleet), Airbus A330; Boeing 787 family (published ALF reference). Additional chart references: Boeing 747/777; Airbus A300, A310, A340; DC-10, MD-11, L1011. A350-1000 and A330-800/-900 are intended review candidates; confirm variant/position against the operator loading manual. 777X and A350F remain prospective applications requiring verification. |
|---|---|
| Testing status | No model-specific test report supplied. |
| Approval / certification status | Approval status to be confirmed; no model-specific approval document supplied. |
| Approval reference / limitations | FAA TSO |
Commercial
| Minimum order quantity | To be confirmed |
|---|---|
| Production lead time | To be confirmed |
| Warranty | To be confirmed |