MIL-DTL-39028F
3. REQUIREMENTS
3.1 General. The packaging terms used herein shall be in accordance with the definitions listed in MIL-STD-129
and MIL-STD-2073-1. The following general requirements apply, as applicable, to military and commercial
packaging.
3.1.1 Pairs, sets, and kits. Capacitors furnished in pairs, sets, or kits under one national stock number (NSN) shall
be unit packed as one pair, one set, or one kit, as applicable. When individual unit packs are used to make up a pair,
set, or kit of capacitors, these packs shall not be glued, stapled, or taped together but shall be enclosed within close
fitting container.
3.1.2 Hardware. Hardware accompanying capacitors shall be protected and enclosed within the unit packs in a
manner that will not damage the capacitors or packaging materials. When practical, the hardware should be
mounted on each capacitor.
3.1.3 Physical protection. Capacitors and accessories shall be packaged in a manner that will ensure compliance
with the applicable requirements of MIL-STD-2073-1 as well as those specified herein. For shipments to non-
Government activities, reels and other large quantity unit packs designed for automatic insertion equipment may be
used.
3.1.3.1 Wrapping and cushioning of leads and terminals. Leads and terminals less than .015 inch (0.381 mm) in
dimension shall be protected by container design, die cut inserts, vials, or other suitable noncorrosive supporting
materials or devices. Leads and terminals shall extend outward and be maintained in a configuration as
manufactured without causing undue loads or stresses capable of causing damage to the capacitors. Materials used
to maintain item position and lead configuration shall permit item removal and replacement without bending the leads.
Materials used shall be noncorrosive materials and shall not crumble, flake, powder, or shed. These materials shall
be in accordance with MIL-STD-2073-1, appendix J, table IV and IVa for wrapping materials, and appendix J, table V
and Va for cushioning materials. No special physical protection or lead protection is required for axial leaded
capacitors.
3.1.4 Exterior containers. Exterior containers (see 3.3.1, 3.3.2 and 3.3.3) shall be of minimum tare and cube
consistent with the protection required and shall contain equal quantities of identical stock numbered or otherwise
designated items to the greatest extent practicable.
3.2 Preservation. Preservation shall be in accordance with military or commercial packaging, as specified (see 3.1
and 6.2).
3.2.1 Military packaging.
3.2.1.1 Cleaning. Capacitors and accessories shall be clean or be cleaned in accordance with MIL-STD-2073-1,
table J II.
3.2.1.2 Drying. Capacitors and accessories shall be dry or be dried in accordance with MIL-STD-2073-1,
paragraph 5.2.1.
3.2.1.3 Preservatives. Contact preservatives shall not be used.
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