MIL-DTL-12000K
3.7 Packing. Packing shall be in accordance with MIL-STD-2073-1. If adequate and
cost effective; commercial packing in accordance with ASTM D3951 will be as specified (see
6.2).
3.7 .1 Military - Leve1 A.
3.7.1.1 Coils, spools and spool- or reel-type packages. Coils, spools, and spool- or reel-
type packages shall be packed in boxes conforming to ASTM D6251/D6251M and tested in
accordance with ASTM D4169. Assembly, closure, and strapping shall be in accordance with
the applicable box specification. Contents shall be cushioned, blocked and braced to prevent
movement.
3.7.1.2 Reels. Reels of cables shall be shipped unboxed in accordance with the
following applicable requirements.
3.7.1.2.1 Reels under 42 inches (1.07 m) in diameter. Reels under 42 inches (1.07 m) in
diameter shall be protected with no less than a class 3 covering specified in NEMA WC
26/EEMAC 201. Lagging material shall be secured in place with two 0.500 inch (12.70 mm) by
0.015 inch (0.38mm) flat steel straps conforming to ASTM D3953 or equivalent non-metallic
straps conforming to ASTM D3950.
3.7.1.2.2 Reels 42 inches (1.07 m) in diameter and over. Reels 42 inches (1.07 m) in
diameter and over shall be completely enclosed with wood lagging. Thickness of boards shall be
equal to one-half or more of the total thickness of wood reel flanges, but not thicker than nominal
2 inch (51 mm) lumber, and shall be positioned so that all boards touch adjacent boards. Boards
shall be nailed to the wood flanges of reels using coated or chemically etched nails. Lagging
shall extend to within 0.250 inch (6.35 mm) of the outside edges of the flanges. Lagging shall be
strapped with 1.250 inches (31.75 mm) by 0.035 inch (0.89 mm) flat straps conforming to
ASTM D3953. All straps shall be stapled to the lagging at intervals of approximately 15 inches
(381 mm); however, where straps are applied directly over the perimeter of the flanges of the
reel, the strapping may be secured by nailing. Notched and recessed lagging may be secured to
wood reels with strapping as specified above without nailing. Lagging on metal flanges shall be
secured by notching the lagging, which shall be suitable thickness to fit the flanges, and then
securing the lagging with the strapping specified above. I-beam reels conforming to NEMA WC
26/EEMAC 201 does not require lagging to be notched.
3.7.1.3 Straight lengths. When specified (see 6.2), semi-rigid cables shall be packed in
straight lengths as specified in the item specification, contract, or purchase order.
3.7.2 Military - Leve1 B.
3.7.2.1 Coils, spools, and spool- or reel-type packages. Coils, spools, and spool- or reel-
type packages shall be packed in boxes as specified in:
a. ASTM D5118/D5118M
b. ASTM D5168
c. ASTM D6251/D6251M
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