MIL-DTL-46506 Boxes, Ammunition Packing, Wood, WireboundThis specification covers two types and six classes of wirebound box designs intended for ammunition use \(see 6.1\). All boxes have looped closures, and are top opening. Boxes may or may not have handles made from rope or webbing. Ends may be one piece plywood.

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MIL-DTL-46506E

TYPE I BOX

TYPE II BOX

(Without rope handles)

(With rope handles)

(See 3.15.1)

(See 3.13.2)

NOTES:

a. Routing dimensions may be 0.5" when 0.5" & 7/16" diameter rope is specified and 5/8" diameter

when 5/8" diameter rope is required.

b. Cleat width, 13/16" or 1-1/8", as specified by class of box.

c. See 3.12.2 for staple spacing of blank. On ends first nail or staple may be 0.75" to 1 inch from

end of batten. (see Figure 2)

FIGURE 1. Type of wirebound boxes