Attachment_7_Tower_Packing_(Section_13_36_00).pdf

SECTION 13 36 00

TOWER PACKING, MARKING & SHIPPING

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.01 DESCRIPTION

A. This specification (the "Specification") details the minimum requirements for the packing, marking and documentation of the tower, and are designed to protect such Products against the hazards associated with the handling, transportation and climate conditions encountered whilst the Products are being handled, in transit or in storage at site.

B. Related Work

1. Section 01 33 00: Submittal Procedures

1.02 STANDARDS AND CODES

A. The packaging of Products shall be carried out in accordance with but not limited to the latest revision of the following standards and codes. Should requirements of this Specification in any way differ from the following standards and codes then the more stringent requirement shall apply.

1. ASTM Standards

a. D6179 Standard Test Methods for Rough Handling of Unitized Loads and Large Shipping Cases and Crates

b. D6199 Standard Practice for Quality of Wood Members of Containers and Pallets

c. D6251 Standard Specification for Wood-Cleated Panelboard Shipping Boxes

d. D6253 Practice for Treatment and/or marking of Wood Packaging Materials

e. D6254 Standard Specification for Wirebound Pallet-Type Wood Boxes

f. D6256 Standard Specification for Wood-Cleated Shipping Boxes and

Skidded, Load-Bearing Bases

g. D6573 Standard Specification for General Purpose Wirebound Shipping

Boxes

h. D6880-05 Standard Specification for wooden boxes

2. National Wooden Pallet and Container Association, UNIFORM

STANDARD FOR WOOD CONTAINERS

1.03 CORROSION PROTECTION

A. The Supplier shall ensure the Products are suitably protected and packaged to prevent corrosion during handling, transport and storage. Items such as bolts, nuts, etc. shall be protected against the possibility of coming in contact with corrosive or harmful substances.

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Tower Packing, Marking & Shipping (Section 13 36 00)

1.04 SAFETY

A. The Supplier shall ensure all Products are packed to avoid personal injury and damage to equipment and property.

1.05 PRE-SHIPMENT NOTIFICATION

A. The Supplier shall ensure all shipping information sheets together with any special handling requirements for the Products to be supplied, are completed and dispatched to the State within 4 weeks after DSA approval is obtained.

1. This requirement for forward notification does not alleviate the Supplier of its obligation to provide documentation as required by law, or government regulation.

1.06 DOCUMENTATION AND PACKING LISTS

A. The Supplier shall ensure Documents, Special Handling Requirements, and Packing Lists are completed and dispatched with consigned Products.

B. Packing list distribution

1. 1 Copy: in an envelope enclosed within the case or package.

2. 1 Copy: together with any special handling instructions, preservation requirements in a waterproof envelope securely fastened to the outside of each case or package.

3. 1 Copy: to accompany the consignment upon collection.

4. Packaging lists shall contain no less than the following information for each bundle, box, etc.:

a. Standard Purchase Order Number OR Blanket Release Number

b. Tag/ Equipment number

c. Supplier's name

d. Item number

e. Description of contents

f. Total packages and package numbers

g. Supplier reference number

h. Package dimensions and gross weights

i. Assembly match marking identification - where applicable

5. One electronic copy, Adobe Acrobat PDF summarizing the packaging lists per above for all bundles, boxes, etc.

C. Photograph of all sides of each completed shipping box, container, bundle, etc. The photo’s file names shall correspond to the package number.

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PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.01 PACKAGING MATERIALS

A. All packaging materials and procedures being utilized or to be utilized by the Supplier shall be subject to inspection by the State.

B. All packaging together with packaging and protective materials shall be new, maintain its integrity and perform its intended function while being transported, handled and stored.

C. Packaged Products showing any damage, defect or shortage resulting from improper packaging, packaging materials or packing procedure or having concealed damage or being short at the time of unpacking shall be subject to rejection and be replaced at the Supplier 's cost.

2.02 OPTIMIZATION

A. The Supplier shall optimize the size, weight and complexity of the packaging and packaging materials to minimize the cost of transport, handling, storage and site removal disposal of packaging materials.

1. The design of packages shall take into consideration the method of lifting and where slings are to be utilized, particularly those weighing in excess of 300 kg, the top edge shall be sufficiently reinforced to withstand the loads that will be applied during lifting.

2. For the purpose of lifting by forklift truck, packages, where applicable, shall be fitted with skids having a skid height of no less than 100 mm high and 150 mm wide.

2.03 SUPPORT SADDLES

A. Where support saddles are required for the transportation of products such as tower legs, they shall be designed and provided by the supplier incorporating the following:

1. Saddles shall be designed for the purpose of transporting the Products and transport drawings shall be submitted for review.

2. Where appropriate steel wrapper plates shall be supplied to distribute the load and protect the Products.

3. Saddles shall be fitted with lifting lugs and supplied with a steel rope or flat metal strapping to secure the saddle to the Products during lifting or transport.

4. A packing medium that has no detrimental effect to the Products treatment shall be provided for placement between Products and saddle, securing ropes and/or straps.

5. Subject to the transport configuration and design requirements, saddles may be either of timber or steel construction.

6. Where bolsters and chock blocks are required they shall be contoured to suit the outside curvature of the Products to ensure adequate and uniform distribution of loadings over the surface of the Products to be supported.

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2.04 STRUCTURAL BOLTING

A. Structural bolting, nuts and fasteners shall be packed in a steel drum or boxes.

2.05 STRUCTURAL STEEL

A. Structural steel items such as handrail, stanchions and grating etc. shall be, where practical, bundled together for shipment.

2.06 TOWER LEGS AND STRUCTURAL STEEL

A. Pipe lengths shall be bundled by strapped timber cleats of suitable dimensions above and below the bundle.

1. Tower legs and structural steel shall be provided with maximum protection to prevent damage by abrasion or impact.

2.07 MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS

A. Miscellaneous items shall be sorted according to type and shall be packages in timber boxes or crates.

2.08 BUNDLES

A. Bundles shall be treated as individual packages and marked accordingly.

1. Strapping of bundled materials shall be in accordance with the referenced standards.

2. Timber boxes and crates shall be steel strapped and secured with crimped steel clips.

2.09 HANDLING

A. Containerized Products shall be blocked, braced and/or bolted to prevent movement within the container . Products which cannot be anchored or blocked shall be removed and packed separately.

2.10 PAINTED SURFACES

A. Painted surfaces shall be suitably protected to prevent rubbing or scuffing during transport.

2.11 TIMBER BOXES, CRATES AND SKIDS

A. The Supplier shall ensure the construction of timber boxes and crates etc. complies with the referenced standards.

1. All timber used in the construction of packaging boxes, crates and skids etc. shall be sound and well seasoned without evidence of rot, bark, grazes or splits. Knots shall be sound and not in excess of one quarter the width of the board or timber section to be utilized.

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2. Timber boxes, crates and skids shall be steel strapped and straps shall be secured with crimped steel seals.

3. Non metallic strapping shall only be used on cartons or packages packed within the boxes or crates.

4. For purpose of lifting by forklift truck boxes, crates and skids shall be fitted with bearers having a height of no less than 3.5” high and 1.5” wide. Bearers are to permit forklift tine access from two opposite sides.

5. The design of timber boxes and crates shall take into consideration the method of lifting and where slings or chains are to be utilized, particularly those weighing in excess of 200, the top edge shall be sufficiently reinforced to withstand the loads that will be applied during lifting.

2.12 PALLETS

A. Pallets shall be non-returnable and pallet construction shall conform to Australian Standard ASTM D6199.

1. Pallets for the most part shall be constructed so as the width dimensions facilitate the placing of two pallets within the internal width of an ISO freight container.

2. Material items when packed onto pallets shall be secured to the pallet and in all instances protected from damage and the ingress of moisture, dust and other contaminants.

3. Material items when packed onto pallets shall at no time protrude beyond the extremities of the pallet.

4. Soft wood pallets are not to be supplied as the pallet will not survive the road conditions.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.01 GENERAL TRANSPORT

A. Reference shall be made to all Statutory Regulations, as appropriate, relating to oversize transport with respect to allowable transport dimensions, weight and other details.

1. Transportation of Pipe: Damaged pipe shall not be loaded on board. If damaged pipe is detected on board, it should be noted and the pipe marked by the carrier to indicate pre-transit damage. This should then be reported to a supervisor.

a. Where wire rope or chains are used, adequate padding shall be used at points of contact with pipe.

b. Care must be taken to prevent any chafing of pipes against each other or against the metal structures of the vehicle during transportation.

c. Where necessary, such metal structures must be padded with planks or plastic tubes.

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d. Skids and dunnage must be used between the bundles in transit as well as in the storage of coated pipes.

e. Pipes are to be secured in the cargo with no less than four lashing belts each. Use lashing belts of minimum 50mm width.

f. The ends of pipes are provided with plastic wrapping or end caps in order to prevent the intrusion of impurities and splatter inside the pipe.

g. Care must be taken not to damage such protective materials in transit.

h. Should damage nevertheless occur, it must be reported immediately.

i. Products must not be loaded on top of each other unless this can be done without damaging the under most pipes.

j. Pipes must be positioned in the transport vehicle in such a manner that unloading will not damage the pipes.

2. Loading/Unloading Pipe

a. Always lift the pipe in a horizontal position. Pipe must not be lifted with chains or cables, as these could damage the pipe work. The proper suspension points for lifting are 1/4 of the pipe length measured from the pipe ends. Bundles must not be knocked or chafed against anything during transfers and lifts. Be careful not to damage the coating, pipe ends, the bevels thereon or any protection for these.

3. Lifts with Hooks

a. Pipes must not be hoisted with unpadded hooks, as these might damage the lining and edges and even ovalise the pipe ends. Note: the use of hooks of any type for the lifting of pipe with lining is forbidden.

b. For lifts with hooks, the following should be noted:

(1) The counter-face of the hooks should be of Teflon, rubber or other soft material.

(2) The chain angle must not exceed 30°.

4. Lifts with Forklift

a. Ensure the elimination of and risk of rolling when shifting unbundled pipes by forklift, If necessary, the lift must lashed.

b. Forklift operations in brief:

(1) The surfaces of forklift arms must be smooth, clean and sufficiently wide.

(2) Tubular products must not be pushed with the fork or the points of forklift arms.

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(3) Forklifts used for transfers of coated products should rather be furnished with rubber-padded arms.

(4) The fork must not slide against the surface of pipe.

(5) Position the forklift arms under the pipe or bundle so that the load remains in balance.

3.02 SHIPPING MARKS

A. Each shipping unit (package) shall be marked as shown below using letters of at least ½” in height. Markings shall be shown on the top and two (2) adjacent sides of each shipping unit/package and shall be of waterproof ink or exterior grade, waterproof paint in a color which produces high contrast with the background. Packages in any one consignment shall be numbered consecutively and in sequence commencing with the number one (1).

1. Marks

Supplier Name:___________________________________________________________

Standard Purchase/Blanket Release No.:_________________ Rev.No:____________

Tag/Equipment No.:________________________

Package No.:_____________ of ______________

Dimension: L__________ W__________ H___________ inches

Net weight: _____________________pounds

Gross weight: ___________________pounds

Mark: Name Address Address Address

B. Fractional numbering shall be used indicating the total number of packages in each consignment and the initial number of packages, i.e. for three (3) packages in one consignment 1/3, 2/3 and 3/3 shall be used.

3.03 GENERAL MARKINGS

A. Markings or individual piece marks for sections of fabricated steel, equipment or other structure shall be permanently stamped with alpha/numeric lettering of not less than 10 mm.

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B. Marking tags where required to be utilized on bundled structural steel etc. shall be made of metal or durable weather resistant material, display all the relevant information and be clamped flat to each bundle utilizing the bundle end strapping. The markings on metal tags shall either be stamped or stenciled utilizing indelible ink, waterproof or exterior grade paint covered with clear shellac.

C. Paper, cloth and aluminum tags or tags with markings etched into the surface of the tag are unacceptable and shall never be used.

D. Placards where required to be utilized shall be constructed of exterior grade timber, galvanized sheet steel or durable weather resistant material. Placards shall be securely attached with stainless steel, non-corrosive fasteners or wire.

E. Labels shall be printed on durable, weather resistant material with surface marks being stenciled or printed in waterproof ink or paint. Labels shall be affixed to packages using only waterproof and non-corrosive glues.

F. To prevent metal contamination the Supplier shall ensure marker inks and paints when used for placing marks on stainless steel or similar metal are chlorine free.

3.04 SPECIAL MARKINGS

A. Structural Steel

1. Fabricated structural steel shall in all cases be marked to facilitate assembly on site. Each section of steel shall have the section piece mark.

B. Installation Spares

1. Installation and operational spare parts supplied by the Supplier shall be packaged separately with packages clearly identified with the words "INSTALLATION SPARES". Packing lists in all instances shall clearly identify by quantity and description all Installation Spare parts supplied.

3.05 SHIPPING

A. Ship tower to the location as directed by the State.

B. Off-loading at the final destination site will be the responsibility of others.

END OF SECTION

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