MIL-DTL-2427 Box, Ammunition Packing: Wood, NailedThis specification covers three types and nine classes of basic box designs having two exterior vertical cleats on each end as shown in figure 1. Also, it covers the closing and strapping requirements for filled boxes \(see Appendix A\), and prescribe the criteria to be utilized to determine the serviceability of Government furnished boxes \(see Appendix B\). The box may or may not have hinge and hasp hardware, rope handles and double end construction.

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MIL-DTL-2427H (AR)

APPENDIX (A)

(Copies of ASTM standards are available online from https://www.astm.org/ and

from American Society for Testing and Materials, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, West

Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959.)

A2.4 Order of precedence. In the event of a conflict between the text of this

specification and the references cited herein, the text of this specification take

precedence. Nothing in this document, however, supersedes applicable laws and

regulations unless a specific exemption has been obtained.

A3 REQUIREMENTS

A3.1 Closing

A3.1.1 Boxes without hardware. For overseas (Level A) use boxes without

hardware shall have lids nailed in place. Nailing shall be the same as that required for the

bottom. For domestic (Level B or C) use nailing of the covers is not required. Two nails,

placed in diagonally opposite corners, may be used to locate and hold the cover while the

strapping is applied.

A3.1.2 Boxes with hardware. Boxes with hardware shall be closed in accordance

with Sealing Instructions on Drawing 8796522 using metallic seals complying with

Drawing 8794342. Metallic seals are required on all overseas (Level A) packs. Metallic

seals are not required for domestic (Level B or C) use except for LCL and LTL

shipments. However, hasps and swivels shall be secured with wire when metallic seals

are not used.

A3.1.3 Interplant Reuse. When boxes without hardware are specified for domestic

(Level B or C) use and reuse is intended boxes with hardware may be substituted. Two

hinges on boxes less than 18 inches inside length may be used. Strapping of individual

boxes in not required for full carload or truckload shipments.

A3.2 Strapping. All boxes shall be strapped with the strapping being applied over

the sides, top and bottom in accordance with Drawing 8796522. Unless otherwise

specified boxes less than 18 inches in overall length shall have one strap, boxes 18 to 36

inches in length shall have two straps and boxes 36 inches in length shall have three

straps. Strapping shall be either round wire or flat steel as specified below. Boxes

requiring one strap shall have the strap placed at the center of the box or adjacent to the

hasp when hardware is used. Boxes requiring two straps shall have the straps placed just

inside the cover cleats or between the cover cleats and the hinges when hardware is used.

Boxes requiring three straps shall have two straps placed as described for the two straps

and the third strap placed as described for a one strap box. When a center cover cleat is

required the third strap shall be placed between the cleat and the hasp.

A3.2.1 Flat steel strapping. Flat steel strapping shall comply with Type 1 or 2,

Regular-duty of ASTM-D3953. 5/8 inch by 0.020 inch, Finish B (Galvanized), Grade 2,

Type 1, is required for items issued to the field and/or shipped OCONUS (Level A or B);

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