MIL-DTL-197L
PPP-B-566 or PPP-B-676 for contents not exceeding five pounds and ASTM D5118/D5118M
for contents in excess of five pounds.
3.11.2 Closure and sealing of unit container. Unit packs shall be closed as specified in
the appendices or notes of the applicable container specifications by use of tape, stitching,
staples, or fasteners. When level A packaging is specified and ASTM D5118/D5118M class
weather resistant or class domestic boxes are intermediate pack, weather-resistant boxes shall be
closed by any method in accordance with ASTM D1974/D1974M. Boxes shall be sealed with
tape applied over all external seams, corners, staples, and joints of the box. The tape shall be
centered over the seams and extend over the corners and edges of the box. Vial closures shall be
3.11.3 Intermediate container. Unless excepted by 3.11.4 or unless otherwise specified
(see 6.2), unit packs shall be intermediate packed. Intermediate containers shall provide a snug
fit for contents and shall contain identical items only. The applicable container specification or a
limit of 20 pounds shall govern gross weight of intermediate packs, whichever is smaller. Unit
packs shall be placed in the intermediate containers in an upright position, or a position that will
preclude possible brinelling of the packed bearings. For methods 44B and 46B, fiberboard
separators of material conforming to ASTM D4727/D4727M shall be provided to separate unit
packs both horizontally and vertically. Intermediate packs shall be marked to indicate the top of
the container.
3.11.4 Exceptions. Intermediate containers shall not be required when any of the
following apply:
a. Commercial packing is required.
b. Shipments do not exceed 20 pounds gross weight.
c. Packs include a carton conforming to ASTM D5118/D5118M as the unit package.
3.11.5 Intermediate container when level A packing is specified. Intermediate
containers shall be as specified in 3.11.3. Containers shall conform to ASTM D5118/D5118M,
class weather resistant. Containers shall be closed and sealed using any method specified in
ASTM D1974/D1974M and 3.11.2.
3.11.6 Intermediate container when level B packing is specified. Intermediate containers
shall be as specified in 3.11.3. Containers shall conform to PPP-B-566, ASTM D5118/D5118M,
class domestic, or PPP-B-676. Container closure shall be in accordance with the applicable
specification and ASTM D1974/D1974M.
3.11.7 Cushioning and dunnage materials. The use of excelsior, newspaper, shredded
paper (all types), and similar hygroscopic or non-neutral materials and all types of loose fill
materials for applications such as cushioning, fill, stuffing, and dunnage is prohibited. The
following materials are acceptable for use for cushioning and dunnage for bearing containers:
PPP-C-795, PPP-C-1120, MIL-P-130, MIL-DTL-17667, MIL-PRF-20092, MIL-PRF-26514,
MIL-PRF-83671, and ASTM D6576. The acceptable material thickness shall be found in
MIL-STD-2073-1. Additional materials listed in MIL-STD-2073-1 may be selected for
cushioning and dunnage as acceptable alternate materials.
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