Design Development   +   Material Selection   +   Custom Manufacturing Process  +  Stringent Quality Control

Challenge:  The US Navy was searching for a safer way to distribute lithium hydroxide (LiOH) crystals in the event of a submarine power failure. When the sub fails, the air support system may also fail.  Their only process at the time was to sprinkle LiOH crystals on the floor of the vessel to cleanse the air and provide oxygen (LiOH converts carbon dioxide into oxygen).  The crystals themselves are caustic and will burn human skin, so this process was not preferable.

Solution:  Casco partnered with Battelle   ( www.battelle.org ) , the world’s largest independent research and development organization, to create a solution for this critical problem.  Together, Battelle and Casco chose a breathable material, and a custom sealing solution to produce a curtain-shaped pouch to hold the LiOH crystals.  In the event of a power failure, crewmembers open the curtain and pour the LiOH crystals into the channels. The channels are sealed to prevent the crystals from coming in contact with the individual, but the fabric used is breathable to allow the chemical reaction to take place.  The curtain is then attached to the wall using simple wire ties to keep the floor space safe and passable. Casco is pleased to produce these safe and quality curtains for the US Navy.