MIL-DTL-197L
3.2.2.1.1 Exception. Exceptions shall be as follows:
a. For bearing unit protection method 44B (where shipments do not exceed 20 pounds
gross weight), the shipping container shall be in accordance with ASTM D5118/D5118M, class
weather resistant. Fiberboard separators or other devices of material in accordance with
ASTM D4727/D4727M shall be provided to separate unit packages both horizontally and
vertically.
b. For bearing unit protection method 20B, shipping containers not exceeding 1000
pounds gross weight shall be in accordance with ASTM D6251/D6251M or ASTM D6880.
Containers shall have skids applied in accordance with the applicable container specification.
Shipping containers exceeding 1000 pounds gross weight shall be in accordance with
ASTM D6256/D6256M or ASTM D7478/D7478M. Dunnage shall be used to prevent
movement of the bearing relative to the crate. Nylon sling straps shall be used in lifting bearings
from the crate.
3.2.3 Level B packing. Bearings shall be packed in containers conforming to the
following:
Specification
Class/type
PPP-B-585
Class 2, normal overseas or
Class 3, military overseas
ASTM D6251/D6251M
Class 1, domestic boxes
Class 2, overseas boxes
ASTM D6880
Class 2, heavy duty
ASTM D5118/D5118M
Class weather resistant, corrugated and solid
fiberboard
ASTM D5168
Class weather resistant, not applicable
Box closures and sealing shall be as specified in the applicable box specification or as specified
in ASTM D1974/D1974M.
3.3 Preservation.
3.3.1 Selection of methods of preservation. The methods of preservation listed in table I
specific contract requirements included in the procurement item description. The details of these
shall be considered the minimum acceptable.
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