MIL-STD-107 Preparation And Handling Of Industrial Plant Equipment Ipe For Shipment And StorageThis standard provides both general and detailed requirements and approved methods for preparing Government-owned industrial plant equipment IPE for shipment or storage. General requirements have been provided to cover processes such as equipment disassembly, cleaning, weatherproofing, and skidding. Detailed requirements covered in this standard include methods of preservation and packing protection for specific IPE components.

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preservative grease conforming to MIL-PRF-10924, MIL-PRF-23827, MIL-PRF-81322, or approved commercial grease.

5.2 Packing. Packing shall be Level A, B, minimal, or per ASTM D 3951, as specified. Packing shall comply with the minimum weight and cube requirements of the joint regulation Defense Logistics Agency Regulation (DLAR) 4500.25, Army Regulation (AR) 70-44, Navy Instruction (NAVINST) 4600.22, Air Force Regulation (AFR) 80-18, and Marine Corps

(MCO) 4610.14.

5.2.1 Packing list. Exterior packing lists shall be sealed in waterproof or water-resistant envelopes. Envelopes shall be secured to the exterior of the skidded, palletized load or container in the most protected location with one-inch tape conforming to ASTM D 5486/D 5486M.

5.3 Level A packing. Level A packing shall be used for overseas shipment of IPE or for equipment to be retained in non-dehumidified storage. Containers with contents weighing more than 200 pounds shall be provided with skid runners in accordance with Level A packing requirements of MIL-STD-2073-1. All screws, nuts, and bolts used in the container shall conform to the requirements of FED-STD-H28. Electronic and electrical equipment weatherproofing shall be accomplished with material conforming to MIL-PRF-81705. Palletizing and skidding shall conform to paragraph 4.14 herein.

5.3.1 Equipment weighing 1,000 pounds or less. Equipment weighing 1,000 pounds or less shall be packed in an overseas container conforming to Level A packing requirements of

MIL-STD-2073-1. Blocking, bracing, and skidding should reference MIL-HDBK-701. Contents of each container shall be secured in a waterproofed case liner or wrap material.

5.3.2 Equipment weighing between 1,001 and 4,000 pounds. Equipment weighing between 1,001 and 4,000 pounds shall be packed in an overseas shipping container conforming to Level A packing requirements of MIL-STD-2073-1. The contents of each container shall be secured in waterproof case liners or wrapped material. Blocking, bracing, and skidding should reference MIL-HDBK-701.

5.3.3 Equipment weighing between 4,001 and 16,000 pounds. Equipment weighting between 4,001 and 16,000 pounds shall be packed in an overseas shipping container conforming to Level A packing requirements of MIL-STD-2073-1. The contents of each container shall be secured in approved commercial waterproof enclosure materials or when electronic equipment is enclosed, the enclosure material shall conform to MIL-PRF-81705. Blocking, bracing, and skidding should reference MIL-HDBK-701.

5.3.4 Equipment weighing between 16,001 and 30,000 pounds. Each item weighing between 16,001 and 30,000 pounds shall be packed in an overseas shipping container conforming to Level A packing requirements of MIL-STD-2073-1. The contents of each container shall be secured in waterproofed bag, shroud or wrapped materials conforming to PPP-B-1055. Blocking, bracing, and skidding should reference MIL-HDBK-701.