MIL-DTL-55507F(CR)
3.2.1.1.5 Wood boxes containing overflow items Containers, as specified in
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3.1.1.4.8.1, shall be secured with flat steel strapping conforming to ASTM D
3953, type 1 or 2, finish coating (zinc). Apply strapping in accordance with ASTM D
4675. The wood box shall be blocked, braced and secured on the flat car in a manner to
prevent movement in transit.
3.2.2
Level B.
3.2.2.1 Center of balance When the center of balance lies within the center
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1/3 of the forklift openings of the shelter, no packing is required. When the shelter
does not meet the above criteria, a skid base only, as specified in 3.2.1, shall be
required (see figures 3 and 4).
3.2.2.2 Uncrated shelters Uncrated shelters shall be blocked, braced and
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secured on rail cars as illustrated (see figures 7 and 8). When 4 inch thick wood is
specified, 2 by 4 stock may be substituted to facilitate nailing.
3.2.2.3 Clearance
. A 5-1/2 inch minimum clearance shall be provided between
uncrated shelters shipped on flat bed trucks. Wood blocking shall be secured to the
bed of the truck between shelters to prevent movement. Tie-down devices shall be
secured in a manner that will prevent scraping and chafing or otherwise damage the
exterior of the shelter.
3.3 Marking. Marking shall be in accordance with the applicable provisions of
MIL-STD-129 and MIL-HDBK-129. In addition, crated shelters shall be marked in
accordance with the requirements of MIL-C-3774. The following notice shall be
stenciled on the exterior sides and ends of the crate with letters 3 inches high.
BOLTED DEMOUNTABLE REUSABLE CRATE
DO NOT DESTROY
USER TO RETAIN TIE-DOWN STRAPS AND
CRATE WITH HARDWARE FOR FUTURE SHIPMENTS
3.3.1 Storage in excess of 30 days The following notice will be stenciled
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on exterior end and sides in letters 3 inches high:
IF SHELTER IS TO BE STORED LONGER THAN 30 DAYS, THE REQUIREMENTS
OF TB 43-0124 SHALL BE FOLLOWED. THE COGNIZANT SHIPPER MUST BE
CONTACTED FOR AUTHORIZATION TO REMOVE CAR SEALS AND LOCKS, ETC.
ALL SHIPPING DOCUMENTS SHALL ALSO CITE THE ABOVE."
3.4 Package performance Package testing shall be performed in accordance with
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the applicable provisions of ASTM D 4169 or MIL-STD-2073-1. The rough handling test
will be performed only when invoked in the bid request or contract (see 6.1).
3.5 Workmanship
. The quality of workmanship shall be such as to permit
acceptance of the completed packaging requirements in accordance with the testing
specified in section 4.
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