MIL-DTL-2427H (AR)
6.2.3 Packing. Boxes should be shipped completely assembled unless otherwise
specified. When knocked down (KD) boxes are specified, all panels for each individual
box should be strapped or bundled together. Hardware and nails may be shipped in
separate, clearly labeled containers (see 1.3).
6.2.4 Palletization. When palletization is required, commercial wood pallets or
skid bases may be used unless otherwise specified. Overseas shipments should not
exceed 54 inches in height. Domestic shipments should not exceed 60 inches in height.
6.2.5 Strapping. Assembled boxes should be stacked on the pallet with all box
cleats in the same direction; the top layer of boxes should be inverted. The pallet should
be strapped with a minimum of two straps placed inside and adjacent to the skids, when
the box length and pallet width are equal. When more than one box is placed at right
angles to the first two straps around the outside stacks of boxes. Strapping should be a
minimum of 3/4 inch wide by .028 inch thick, Type I regular-duty, in accordance with
ASTM D3953. Finish A, B, or C is required for overseas shipment. Finish D may be used
for domestic shipment
6.2.6 Strapping of knocked down (KD) boxes. Boxes in knocked down form
should be stacked on pallets in a manner that will form a stable load. Strapping should be
in accordance with ASTM-D3953, ¾ inch by .028 inch thick, Type 1 regular-duty. Finish
B is required for overseas shipments. Finish A or C may be used for domestic shipments.
Seals should be compatible with strapping.
6.2.7 Marking. Box identification marking should be in accordance with 3.8 of
this specification. No other marking should be placed directly on the boxes unless
specifically required by the contract. Marking for shipment should be in accordance with
MIL-STD-129.
6.3 Transportation. Packing boxes covered by this specification are intended for
shipment by common carrier of artillery ammunition, ammunition components, bombs,
bomb accessories, demolition materials, special weapons components, and cartridge
activated devices.
6.4 Splits. Splits should be construed to apply to the entire side, top, bottom, or
end when the piece is constructed of a single board. When the piece consists of two or
more boards, as permitted in 3.2.2, splits should be construed to apply to each board from
which the piece is made.
6.5 Decay. Is disintegration of wood due to action of fungi. In the shop, decay can
be best detected and differentiated from harmless strains and discoloration by use of the
pick test. The pick test is performed with a knife or chisel by lifting some of the grain or
fibers in suspicious looking areas. If the material is punky or more brash ( breaks without
splintering) than healthy wood of the same species, it is probably decayed. Suspicious
areas usually abnormally brown, bleached looking or mottled and indicated by the
absence of luster that is present in normal wood.
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