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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5.3.5 Equipment weighing over 30,000 pounds. Equipment weighing over 30,000 pounds or in excess of the dimensional limitations specified in MIL-STD-2073-1 shall be packed in accordance with directions issued by the organization directing the shipment. Blocking, bracing, and skidding should reference MIL-HDBK-701. Contents of each container shall be secured in weatherproofed wrap or shroud conforming to class E of PPP-B-1055.

5.4 Level B packing. Level B packing shall be used for domestic and overseas shipment of IPE under favorable environmental conditions. The only difference between Level A and B packing is in the requirement for a container and container closure. Containers with contents weighing more than 200 pounds shall be provided with skid runners. Blocking, bracing, and skidding should reference MIL-HDBK-701. Containers shall conform to Level B requirements of MIL-STD-2073-1.

5.5 Minimal packing. When anticipated logistics paths indicate that items requiring military preservation will not be exposed to shipping environments more severe than those normally in the commercial distribution system, acceptable minimal packing methods, as outlined in table J.IXa of MIL-STD-2073-1, may be utilized.

5.6 Commercial packing. Containers shall meet the requirements of ASTM D 3951. Palletizing and skidding shall conform to section 4.14 herein. Equipment shall be packed in a manner that will prevent deterioration and damage during shipping, handling and storage. The shipping container (including any necessary blocking, bracing, cushioning, or waterproofing) shall comply with the regulations of the carrier used and shall provide safe delivery to the destination at the lowest tariff cost.

5.7 Marking. Marking shall be in accordance with MIL-STD-129.

5.7.1 Bar code marking. When bar code marking is specified in the contract or order, the bar code marking shall be in accordance with AIM BC-1.

5.8 Inspections. Inspection of IPE shall be performed by a designated government agent before shipping or placing the equipment in storage. Each component shall be visually inspected to determine the completeness and condition of the cleaning, drying, and preservation of the equipment. The item shall be inspected to ascertain the condition of the item after transportation and handling and before placing the item in storage. The item shall be provided with warning tags, packing list, and all other conditions that may be discovered during inspection as specified herein. Any discrepancy discovered shall be corrected before shipment or storage.

5.8.1 Inspection after disassembly. Equipment shall be inspected after disassembly and before cleaning to identify and replace missing parts or components.

5.8.2 Inspection after cleaning. Inspection shall be performed after disassembly and cleaning and before preservation to ensure that all cleaning and drying has been accomplished. The inspection shall determine if the item is free of corrosion, dirt, spent coolant, grease, oil, alkalis, salt, acidity, and other foreign materials. If re-cleaning is required, the item shall be re- inspected until the equipment passes.