MIL-DTL-197L
3.12 Marking for shipment and storage.
3.12.1 Levels A and B. Interior (unit and intermediate) packages, exterior shipping
containers, and palletized unit loads shall be marked in accordance with MIL-STD-129.
3.12.2 Method 41B marking. Bearings unit-protected in accordance with method 41B
shall have the barrier bag and unit container marked in accordance with MIL-STD-129.
3.12.3 Bar coding. Unless otherwise specified (see 6.2), bar code markings shall be
applied on interior (unit and intermediate) packs, exterior shipping containers, and palletized unit
loads, in accordance with MIL-STD-129.
3.12.4 Precautionary marking. One of the following markings (less quotes) shall appear
on one side of each unit, intermediate, and exterior packing as applicable (see table II and
a. For lubricated (closed race) bearings (see 3.3.4.4.1):
"PACKAGED MIL-DTL-197
LUBRICATED WITH (SPECIFICATION NUMBER)"
b. For preserved (open race) bearings (see 3.3.4.4.2):
"PACKAGED MIL-DTL-197
PRESERVED WITH (SPECIFICATION NUMBER)
CLEAN AND LUBRICATE PRIOR TO USE OR AS REQUIRED"
c. For barrier-film-coated bearings:
"PACKAGED MIL-DTL-197
LUBRICATED WITH (SPECIFICATION NUMBER) BARRIER FILM COATED"
d. For oxygen equipment bearings:
"PACKAGED MIL-DTL-197
LIQUID OXYGEN/GASEOUS OXYGEN SYSTEM"
(Special marking and labeling in accordance with MIL-I-52211 also required)
e. For self-lubricating bearings (see 3.3.4.4.4):
"PACKAGED MIL-DTL-197
SELF LUBRICATED BEARING
DO NOT LUBRICATE WITH OIL OR GREASE"
3.12.5 Special marking requirement bearings. Special circumstances may require special
marking. For example, bearings may be acquired for a special project code or a shelf life may be
required for the lubrication in the bearing. Such bearings or bearing components, as identified in
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