AVULD LD8
IATA code: DQF
Collapsible graphene carbon fiber LD8 ULD concept for cargo-handling and empty-container storage. Reference internal volume: 6.85 m³; reference gross-weight target: 2450 kg. Final AVULD specifications require confirmation.
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Empty-weight comparison
GCFP weight status: Engineering-calculated
Reference material: Aluminum and LLDPE
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 LD8 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 DQF; classification LD8; rate class Type 6A. Chart internal volume 6.85 m³ (242 ft³ as printed); maximum gross 2450 kg (5401 lb as printed). Chart envelope labels 125 × 60.4 × 64 in. Imperial and metric figures are rounded and may differ.
Aircraft applications updated 25 October 2026: Conventional DQF LD8 references: Boeing 767, 777-200/-300 and 787-8, as listed by ANA. Do not extend that listing automatically to 777-300ER, 787-9/-10, 777X or Airbus aircraft; confirm the exact variant, contour and loading position.
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 | LD8 |
|---|---|
| SKU (unique) | AVULD-LD8 |
| ULD type | LD8 |
| IATA code | DQF |
| Alternate codes | ALE, ALN, DLE, DLF, DQP, MQP |
| Rate classification | Type 6A |
| Forkable | To be confirmed |
Materials
| Panel material | Graphene carbon fiber (GCFP) |
|---|---|
| Frame material | Aluminum GCFRP Composite |
| Base material | Aluminum GCFRP Composite |
| Hinge / folding mechanism | Kevlar Hinge |
| Door type | Solid |
| Insulation / temperature performance | GCFRP |
Dimensions (mm)
| Base length | 2,438.4 mm |
|---|---|
| Base width | 1,534.16 mm |
| Overall length | 3,175 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 | 3,175 mm |
| Folded width | 1,534.16 mm |
| Folded height | 232 mm |
Capacity
| Internal volume (m³) | 6.85 m³ |
|---|---|
| Maximum gross weight (kg) | 2,450 kg / 5,401.3 lb |
| Load-rating status | Design target |
| Calculated maximum payload | 2,387 kg / 5,262.4 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 | To be confirmed |
Compatibility and development
| Intended aircraft applications | Conventional DQF LD8 references: Boeing 767, 777-200/-300 and 787-8, as listed by ANA. Do not extend that listing automatically to 777-300ER, 787-9/-10, 777X or Airbus aircraft; confirm the exact variant, contour and loading position. |
|---|---|
| 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 |