MIL-DTL-2427.pdf

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MIL-DTL-2427J

29 March 2017

SUPERSEDING

MIL-DTL-2427H (AR)

w/AMENDMENT 1 04 August 2015

DETAIL SPECIFICATION

BOX, AMMUNITION PACKING: WOOD, NAILED

This specification is approved for use by all Departments and Agencies of the Department of Defense.

1. SCOPE

1.1 Scope. This 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.

1.2 Classification. The basic box design and modifications thereof are of the following types, classes and grades:

Type I - Top opening without rope handles

Class 1 - Without hardware, with two cover cleats. See figure

Class 2 - With hardware, with two cover cleats. See figure 3 Class 3 - Without hardware, with two cover cleats, light construction. See figure 2

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Type II - Top opening with two rope handles.

Class 1 - Without hardware, with two cover cleats. See figure 4.

Class 2 - With hardware, with two cover cleats. See figure 5 Class 3 - With hardware, with three cover cleats. See figure 6 Class 4 - With hardware, with rope handles on cover cleats, with double end construction. See figure 7.

Class 5 - With hardware, with double end construction. See figure 8.

Type III - End opening with two rope handles.

Class 1 - With carriage bolt hardware, with two cover cleats and double end construction. See figure 9

Grade A - Preservative and heat treated boxes for the unrestricted overseas shipment or long term storage and handling of ammunition or explosive ammunition components.

Grade B - Heat treated, non-preservative treated boxes for overseas shipment and short term storage and handling of ammunition or explosive ammunition components

Grade C - Boxes without preservative or heat treatment. For interplant shipment and for storage and handling under controlled conditions of ammunition or explosive ammunition components, for domestic shipment only

2. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

2.1 General. The documents listed in this section are specified in sections 3 and 4 of this specification. This section does not include documents in other sections of this specification or recommended for additional information or as examples. While every effort has been made to assure the completeness of this list, document users are cautioned that they must meet all requirements cited in sections 3 and 4 of this specification, whether or not they are listed.

2.2 Government documents.

2.2.1 Specifications and Standards. The following specifications, standards, and handbooks form a part of this specification to the extent specified herein. Unless otherwise specified, the issues of these documents are those cited in the solicitation or contract.

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COMMERCIAL ITEM DESCRIPTIONS

A-A-55057 - Panels, Wood/Wood Based; Construction and Decorative

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE STANDARDS

MIL-STD-1916 - DOD Preferred Methods For Acceptance of Products

(Copies of these documents are available online at http://quicksearch.dla.mil/ or https://assist.dla.mil.

2.2.2 Other Government documents, drawings and publications. The following other Government documents, drawings, and publications form a part of this document to the extent specified herein. Unless otherwise specified, the issues of these documents are those cited in the solicitation or contract.

U.S. ARMY ARMAMENT RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING

CENTER (ARDEC) DRAWINGS

8796520 - Swivel Assembly 8796523 - Hasp 8796524 - Hinge 8797512 - Swivel Assembly

13060578 - Preservative, Wood 13064136 - Wood Packing Material, Preservative Treated

(Copies of the above drawings are available from U.S. Army RDECOM-ARDEC, ATTN:

RDAR-EIS-PE, Bldg. 12, Picatinny Arsenal, NJ 07806-5000 or by email at usarmy.pica.ardec.list.drawing-request-help-desk@mail.mil.)

2.3 Non-government publications. The following documents form a part of this document to the extent specified herein. Unless otherwise specified, the issues of the documents are those cited in the solicitation or contract.

AMERICAN SOCIETY OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERS

ASME B18.6.3 - Thread Forming and Thread Cutting Tapping Screws and Metallic Drive Screws [inches Series]

(Copies of ASME standards are available online from http://www.asme.org/ and from

ASME International, Three Park Avenue, New York, NY 10016-5990.)

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AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR TESTING AND MATERIALS

ASTM D6199 - Standard Practice for Quality of Wood Members of Containers and Pallets

ASTM F1667 - Standard Specification for Driven Fasteners: Nails, Spikes, and Staples

ASTM D4689 - Standard Specification for Adhesive, Casein-Type

(Copies of ASTM standards are available online from http://www.astm.org/ and from American Society for Testing and Materials, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959.)

THE CORDAGE INSTITUTE

CI 1500 - TEST METHODS FOR FIBER ROPE

(Copies of THE CORDAGE INSTITUTE standards are available online from http://www.ropecord.com/ and from the Cordage Institute, 994 Old Eagle School Road, Suite 1019, Wayne, PA 19087.)

2.4 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.

3. REQUIREMENTS

3.1 First article. When specified (see 6.2), a sample shall be subject to first article inspection in accordance with 4.2.

3.2 Material.

3.2.1 Wood. The species of wood acceptable under this specification are classified in

Table I. When a group is specified, any wood in that group may be used unless otherwise specified. If a group is not specified, woods from any group may be used.

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Table I. Classification of wood

GROUP I

Alder, red Cucumbertree Aspen (Poplar) Cypress Basswood Fir (Abies, Sp.)

Buckeye Pine (except southern yellow) Butternut Spruce Cedar1 Willow1

Chestnut Yellow Poplar Cottonwood

GROUP II

Douglas Fir Larch (Tamarack) Hemlock Pine, Southern Yellow

GROUP III

Ash (Cabinet Texture)2 Magnolia Cherry Maple, soft Elm, soft Sycamore Gum, red or black Tupelo, water

GROUP IV

Ash (Tough texture)3 Hickory

Beech Locust Birch Maple, hard

Elm, hard Oak Hackberry Pecan

1. For Group 1 woods, when lumber 5/8 inch in thickness or less is specified on the applicable drawing or specification, Cedar and Willow shall not be used.

2. Average weight 2800 pounds per 1000 board feet.

3. Average weight over 3500 pounds per 1000 board feet.

3.2.2 Moisture content. The moisture content of the lumber after seasoning, and prior to the application of preservative treatment shall not be greater than 19 percent nor less than 12 percent of its oven dry weight as evidenced by the test specified in 4.4.2.

3.2.3 Finish. Lumber shall be cut to length and surfaced on two sides. Edges shall be straight and square with the surface of the lumber. Unless otherwise specified by the procuring activity lumber may be surfaced on one side, and resawn on the other side; the resawn surface shall face to the inside of the box. Resawn lumber must meet specified thickness requirements.

3.3 Defects standards. The following defects standards shall apply to lumber as cut to size and assembled in the box.

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3.3.1 Season check. Slight season checks occurring in the center portion of a board in a finished box shall be permitted provided they do not extend through the board in which they occur. Season checks which extend through the board shall be considered as splits (3.3.2) except that when adjacent to a knot they will be considered a component part of incased knot defect (3.3.3.2). Season checks occurring at the end of the board shall be cause for rejection unless repaired by corrugated fasteners and by additional nailing in accordance with the procedure outlined for splits.

3.3.2 Splits. (see 6.4). Splits in sides, top and bottom may be repaired as stated herein.

Splits diverting to the edge of a board, or which if extended would diverge to the edge of a board are not permitted. Splits extending the full length of a board in which the remaining pieces are at least 1½ inches wide on either side of the split are acceptable provided they are repaired with corrugated fasteners. Splits in which the remaining pieces are at least 2½ inches wide shall be repaired by additional nailing in accordance with the requirements for individual boards. Splits less than the full length of the board but over three inches in length which would not diverge to an edge shall be repaired with corrugated fasteners. Splits in ends of boards as discussed above and caused by nailing shall be repaired as described. Splits adjacent to the edge of a board caused by nailing will be permitted if they do not exceed one inch in length and do not terminate in the edge of the board. Corrugated fasteners used for repair shall be one inch long and as wide as required to penetrate to within approximately 1/8 inch of the full board thickness. They shall be centered over the split. They shall be located within 3 inches of the ends of the split and between 3 and 6 inches apart along the split. Corrugated fasteners shall be driven flush with the outer surface and shall not project through the inner surface or any recess cut into the inner surface.

3.3.3 Knots and holes.

a. Sounds, tight knots shall be permitted provided the dimension measured across the board is not greater than 1/3 the width of the boards in Grade A boxes nor more than 2/3 the width of the board in Grade C boxes. Knots which occur in nailed edges or underneath hardware, shall be cause for rejection of the boxes if they crack or break out.

b. Knot holes, loose knots or worm holes larger than ¾ inch across the largest dimension shall be cause for rejection unless repaired in accordance with 3.3.3.1. Small holes less than 1/16 inch in diameter shall be permitted in any board provided no concentration of such holes exceeds five in any square inch of surface in Grade A boxes. Individual knot holes, loose knots or worm holes, ranging in size from 1/16 inch to ¾ inch across the largest dimension, shall be permitted provided they are spaced not less than 12 inches apart in Grade A boxes or three inches in Grade C boxes.

c. A knot extending through the thickness of the board which is encased (separated for more than ½ of the circumference from the surrounding wood by hard pitch or checks) shall be considered a loose knot. If a portion of a knot has been removed from an edge of a board in manufacture, the basis for judging the knot for encasement shall be ½ the remaining circumference. Season checks extending through the thickness of the wood and so placed as to cause breaking out of a portion of a knot which would result in a hole larger than ¾ inch across the largest dimension, shall be cause for rejection.

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3.3.3.1 Repair of holes and knots. Holes and loose knots may be repaired with solid wooden plugs or plywood disks, except that the application of a nail, screw, or corrugated fastener in a plug or disk utilized in a finished box shall be cause for rejection. Plywood utilized in disks shall comply with A-A-55057, Type A or C. The plugs shall be a snug fit and disks shall be from a snug fit to 1/64 inch maximum clearance. Plugs shall be of the same thickness as the board in which inserted. Counterbores for disks shall be drilled only to a depth necessary to accommodate the thickness of the disk. Plugs and disks shall be glued on all butting surfaces with glue conforming with ASTM D4689, Class B. Holes plugged with a solid plug of the same thickness as the board shall be cause for rejection if the plug diameter measures more than 1½ inches, or if the diameter is greater than half the width of the board. Plywood disks which partially extend through the thickness of the board shall be cause for rejection if any of the following conditions given exist:

a. The knot covered, measures more than two inches across its greater diameter

b. The diameter of the disks exceeds 2½ inches.

c. The disk has a bearing on solid wood of less than 1/8 inch at any point on its circumference.

d. The disk thickness is less than ¼ inch or more than one half the thickness of the board.

Note: Holes or loose knots may be considered plugged if covered by a cleat, providing that any portion not covered measures no more than 5/8 inch in any direction. If a nail in the cleat enters such a hole or knot, the box shall be rejected unless corrected by additional nailing.

As an alternate material to the plywood for the manufacture of disks, lumber of the same species as that repaired is acceptable provided that the direction of grain in the disks is not parallel to the axis of the disk.

3.3.3.2 Other surface defects. (see 6.5). At least one surface on each board, i.e., the surface to be placed on the outside of the box, shall be sufficiently smooth and free of stain to permit legible marking. Wane shall not exceed ½ inch in width on the surface on which it appears for one sixth the length or one half the thickness. Evidence of decay in which the disintegration is readily recognizable shall be cause for rejection.

3.3.4 Box cleats.

3.3.4.1 Grade A and B box cleats. The requirements of paragraph 3.3.3 shall apply on all cleats except end cleats. The divergence of the grain in each end cleat shall not exceed one inch in 10 inches of length. In the end cleats when handles are used, the type number and size of knots in the area defined by the width of the end cleat and the lengthwise limits of the groove will be as follows:

a. A maximum (max) of 10, less ingrown knots, not larger than 1/16 inch wide by 1/8 inch long spaced 1/2 inch minimum (min), center to center.

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b. A single well ingrown knot not more than 1/4 inch across the widest dimensions.

Note: When knots as specified in “a” are present, a knot as specified in “b” shall not be permitted. In other areas of such cleats or when handles are not used, solid, well ingrown knots, not more than one fourth the width of the boards across the widest dimension shall be permitted provided that if there is more than one such knot, they shall not be closer together than five inches. Knots of any type whether loose or solid, in the ends of cleats, shall be permitted, provided they are entirely contained within an area extending not more than 1 inch from the end of the cleat.

c. The exposed edge at the bottom end of vertical end cleats may be beveled 1/4 inch at a 45 degree angle at the option of the procuring activity.

3.3.4.2 Grade C box cleats. All requirements of Grade A box cleats (3.3.4.1) apply to Grade C box cleats except that in areas not grooved for a handle, solid, well ingrown knots shall be permitted with diameters not exceeding half the width of the cleat.

3.4 Rope handles. Rope handles shall be made from rope as specified in 3.4.1, or 3.4.2.

The rope shall be attached as shown in figure 1. The length of the rope used shall be determined in accordance with figure 1A. This length includes approximately eleven (11) inches of rope (five and on half inches under each cleat) that is routed under the cleats for attachment of rope handle. Rope handles shall show no evidence of fraying or excessive strain and shall be capable of supporting a static load equal to twice the gross weight of the box as prepared for actual shipment. Neither the rope nor the handle assembly including cleats, shall fail when tested in accordance with 4.4.1.

3.4.1 Polyethylene rope handles. Polyethylene rope for all handle applications shall meet the following requirements:

a. Rope size, 7/16 inch diameter

b. Color, Black

c. Filament size, 600 Denier

d. Yarn, 3-Ply, balance ply yarn

e. Rope, .042 lbs/foot, maximum (4.3.3.3)

f. Rope lay, 1.31 inches plus/minus 5%

g. Breaking strength, 3000 lbs minimum average (4.3.3.4)

3.4.2 Polypropylene rope handles. Polypropylene rope for all handle applications shall meet the following requirements:

a. Rope size, 7/16 inch diameter

b. Color, Black

c. Yarn, Single ply (3 yarns/strand)

d. Rope, .033 lbs/foot max. (4.3.3.3)

e. Rope lay, 1.7 inches plus/minus 5%

f. Breaking strength, 2500 lbs minimum average (4.3.3.4)

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3.5 Metal fittings. Metal fittings shall be manufactured in accordance with the following drawings:

a. 8796520, Swivel Assembly

b. 8796523, Hasp

c. 8796524, Hinge

d. 8796512, Swivel Assembly

Note: All boxes for which hasp and hinge hardware is specified shall have one hasp and two hinges on boxes over 18 inches in inside length; one hasp and one hinge shall be used on boxes 18 inches or less in inside length. One swivel assembly, in accordance with either drawing specified above, shall be used with each hasp. The number of screws required shall be determined by the number of screw holes provided in each part used. Improperly driven screws may be removed and reseated provided that the screw holes are suitably plugged using any species of wood listed in 3.2.1. Screws shall be standard commercial number 7x3/4 inch or number 8x3/4 inch tamperproof wood or sheet metal screws with countersink heads. The screws shall be zinc or cadmium plated, and meet all requirements of ASME B18.6.4, Type AB except for head design. Any style of tamperproof head is acceptable so long as the screws cannot be removed with a common hand tool.

3.6 Thickness and width of lumber.

3.6.1 Thickness. Unless otherwise specified the wood thickness requirement depicted on the applicable figure in the specification shall apply. When thicknesses other than those depicted are required for any board or piece but no tolerance is given, a tolerance of plus or minus 1/32 inch shall apply. Occasional variations in thickness due to mismanufacture shall be permitted for not more than 10 percent of the surface area of the box.

3.6.2 Width. The minimum width of any individual board used in the sides, top, bottom, or ends of a box shall be 2 1/2 inches. (See note)

Note: When authorized by the procuring activity, one board may be less than 2-1/2 inches wide in any side, top, or bottom, provided that it is butt jointed and fastened to an adjacent board with corrugated fasteners. The joint shall be made in accordance with the requirements of 3.3.2 for the repair of full length splits. When nailing the jointed board, at least one nail shall pass through each end of the narrow piece of the jointed board.

3.7 Nailing.

3.7.1 Nails. Nails shall be cement coated or chemically etched of cooler, corker, sinker, or box type to comply with the requirements of ASTM F1667, Type 1, Style 4B, 7, 8, or 9.

Uncoated nails may be used in nailing cleats when the nails pass through both the cleat and the board and are clinched. Alternatively, for Group II wood only, blunt pointed or truncated nails may be used in lieu of diamond pointed nails as specified above, provided the blunt or truncated nail is the same length as specified for the diamond pointed nail. Alternative fasteners may be used as specified in 3.7.4.

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3.7.2 Size. The size of nails for boxes constructed of 11/16 inch thick sides, tops, bottoms and ends where the nail cannot be clinched shall be 7d for Group I, II and III woods and 6d for Group IV woods. Boxes constructed with 1/2 inch thick sides, tops, bottoms and top cleats shall be nailed with 6d nails. When fastening box members where clinching is required, as in fastening top cleats and end cleats the length of nail shall be determined by the sum of the minimum thicknesses to be joined plus adequate allowance for a minimum 1/8 inch clinch.

3.7.3 Spacing. The average spacing of nails holding the sides, top or bottom to the ends and cleats shall not be greater then the value shown in the Table II and nails shall be located as shown in figures 1, 8, and 9. Nailing of sides to ends and end cleats shall be in accordance with figure 8 for class 5 boxes. In the event that it is necessary to exceed this spacing because of small knots or checks in the nailing end or because of the location of joints between boards, the distance between any two adjacent nails shall not be greater than 1 1/2 times the spacing given in Table II.

TABLE II. Average spacing of nails (Except for nailing top and bottom to sides)

Size of Nails Average spacing for nailing cleats to ends, (inches) or for nailing top and bottom to ends sides, top or bottom

Average spacing cleats (inches) to ends and end for nailing sides

6d or smaller 1 ¾ 1 ½ 7d 2 1 ¾ 8d 2 ¼ 2

9d when specified on drawing (dwgs)

2 ½

2 ¼

10d when specified on dwgs 3 2 ½ 12d when specified on dwgs 3 ½ 2 ¾ 16d when specified on dwgs 4 3 ¼ 20d when specified on dwgs 4 ½ 3 ¾

a. Each board in the side, top, or bottom shall have at least two nails at each nailing end.

Top, bottom and sides shall be secured to the end board of the end assembly by not more than one half of the total required number of nails driven into the end and the remaining one half or greater into the cleat. Nails shall be located as shown in figures 1, 8 and 9.

b. The nails holding the bottom to the sides shall be spaced between six and eight inches apart. When the top is not fastened with hardware, the nails holding it to the side shall be spaced the same as for the bottom. When using 1/2 inch lumber, tops and bottoms shall not be nailed to sides.

c. The nails for fastening cleats to ends and tops (or sides and bottom when specified) shall pass through both parts and be clinched not less than 1/8 inch. The nails in each cleat shall

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d. Each board comprising a top or cover shall be secured to each top cleat by nailing in accordance with Table I as follows. At least two nails shall enter through the top cleat and into the outer board utilized for each lengthwise edge of the top. At least one nail shall enter through the top cleat into each board utilized for the center portion of the top.

3.7.4 Alternative fasteners.

a. Staples may be used as an alternative to nails for fastening cover cleats to cover boards.

The number of staples used shall be equal to the number of nails required. Staples may be driven in a single row and from the board into the cleats. Staple legs shall be spread and the points clinched. Staples shall be made from 14 gauge wire.

b. Cleats may also be fastened with automatically driven wire having a knurled or screw type surface in lieu of the nails or staples specified above. The fasteners shall be headed and clinched. The wire used shall be 13 gauge. The number of fasteners used shall be 1 1/2 times the number of nails required. Basic nailing requirements shall be followed except that the spacing shall be decreased to provide a uniform pattern (see 6.5)

3.8 Fabrication and tolerancing.

3.8.1 Fabrication. All parts of the box shall be cut square to size and of uniform thickness. The grain in the wood shall be located in the direction providing greatest box strength;

that is, lengthwise for sides, tops and bottom, crosswise for ends or as shown in Fig. 8 for double ends, lengthwise in cleats. Top and bottom edges shall be flush with the outer edges of sides and ends. Sides shall extend to cover the full thickness of ends and end cleats. End cleats shall be cut lengthwise to come within 1/8 inch of the outer surface of tops and bottoms. End cleats shall be positioned so that sides will fit flush against them. Top cleats shall be cut lengthwise to come within 1/8 inch of the top edges. Hardware shall be securely attached with screws fully seated but not over driven so that they continue to turn freely. Nails shall be driven so that neither the head nor the point will project above the surface of the wood. Occasional overdriving of nails will be permitted but no nail shall be overdriven more than .125 inches below board durface. The points of clinched nails shall be driven flush or below flush and any remaining exposed portion of the nail shall be smooth. All boxes shall be clean, uniform in appearance and free of splinters.

When two nails are occasionally driven coincidentally in the same location, the nails shall be acceptable as long as the integrity of the box is not affected (splitting terminating in edge of box).

3.8.2 Tolerancing. The following dimensional allowances and tolerances will apply when not otherwise specifically stated:

a. Mismatch of boards in a panel (variation of thickness in adjacent boards) = 1/16 inch max.

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b. Variation in thickness in a set of cleats, i.e., all top cleats, all end cleats = 1/16 inch max.

c. Variation due to crook in board –

(1) Gap between adjacent boards; must butt at some point = 1/4 inch max.

(2) Failure to cover over-lapped edge = 1/8 inch max.

d. Gap between boards intended to butt tightly (edges straight) = 1/8 inch max.

e. Overlap of edges intended to flush, less than flush, each edge (edges straight) = 1/8 inch max.

f. Untoleranced dimension, one inch or less = ± 1/16 inch

g. Untoleranced dimension over one inch = ± 1/8

h. Angle = ± 2 1/2º

i. Rope Handle, length = ± 1/4 inch

3.9 Box identification. Each box shall be marked on the bottom by the box manufacturer with the manufacturer’s name and address, month and year of manufacture, and the drawing number, including the letter or number of the revision. Grade A boxes shall be marked on the bottom of the box with the applicable preservative identification marking and letter size in accordance with 13064136. All other letters and figures shall not be less than 1/4 inch minimum in height.

3.10 Preservative treatment. Grade A boxes, and/or all Grade A wood parts, subassemblies, and assemblies shall be treated with preservative 13060578, Type I or III, in accordance with 13064136.

3.11 Heat treatment (Grade A and B only). Boxes shall be fabricated from wood heat treated to a core temperature of 56 degrees Celsius for a minimum of 30 minutes or shall be heat treated to the same requirement after box fabrication. For Grade A boxes, heat treatment shall

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4. VERIFICATION

TABLE III. Requirement / verification cross-reference matrix

CLASSES OF VERIFICATION METHOD OF VERIFICATION

N/A – NOT APPLICABLE A - FIRST ARTICLE

1 - ANALYSIS

2 – DEMONSTRATION B - ACCEPTANCE

3 - EXAMINATION

4 - TEST

SECTION 3

REQUIREMENTS

VERIFICATION

METHOD

VERIFICATION

CLASS

SECTION 4

VERIFICATION

Para. Description N/A 1 2 3 4 A B

3.1 First article X X X 4.2.1/4.2.2/4.2.3

3.2 Materials X N/A

3.2.1 Wood X X X 4.1.1

3.2.2 Moisture content X X X 4.3.3.2/4.4.2

3.2.3 Finish X X X 4.3.2.1

3.3 Defects standards X N/A

3.3.1 Season check X X X 4.3.2.1

3.3.2 Splits X X X 4.3.2.1

3.3.3 Knot and holes X X X 4.3.2.1

3.3.3.1 Repair of holes and

knots

X X X 4.3.2.1

3.3.3.2 Other surface defects X X X 4.3.2.1

3.3.4 Box cleats X N/A

3.3.4.1 Grade A and B box

cleats X X X 4.3.2.1

3.3.4.2 Grade C box cleats X X X 4.3.2.1

3.4 Rope handles X X X X 4.3.2.1/4.3.3.1/

4.3.3.3/4.3.3.4 4.4.1/4.4.3/4.4.4

3.4.1 Polyethylene rope

handles

X X X X 4.3.2.1/4.3.3.1/ 4.3.3.3/4.3.3.4

4.4.1/4.4.3/4.4.4

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TABLE III. Requirement / verification cross-reference matrix - Continued

Requirement / verification cross-reference matrix

CLASSES OF VERIFICATION METHOD OF VERIFICATION

N/A – NOT APPLICABLE A - FIRST ARTICLE

1 - ANALYSIS

2 – DEMONSTRATION B - ACCEPTANCE

3 - EXAMINATION

4 - TEST

SECTION 3

REQUIREMENTS

VERIFICATION

METHOD

VERIFICATION

CLASS

SECTION 4

VERIFICATION

Para. Description N/A 1 2 3 4 A B

3.4.2 Polypropylene rope

handles

X X X X 4.3.2.1/4.3.3.1/ 4.3.3.3/4.3.3.4

4.4.1/4.4.3/4.4.4

3.5 Metal fittings X X X 4.3.2.1 (Notes 3, 4, 5, 6)

3.6 Thickness and width

of lumber X N/A

3.6.1 Thickness X X X 4.3.2.1

3.6.2 Width X X X 4.3.2.1

3.7 Nailing X N/A

3.7.1 Nails X X X 4.3.2.1

3.7.2 Size X X X 4.3.2.1

3.7.3 Spacing X X X 4.3.2.1

3.7.4 Alternative fasteners X X X 4.3.2.1

3.8 Fabrication and

tolerancing

X N/A

3.8.1 Fabrication X X X 4.3.2.1

3.8.2 Tolerancing X X X 4.3.2.1

3.9 Box identification X X X 4.3.2.1

3.10 Preservative

treatment

X X X X X 4.3.3.5, 4.3.4.1, 4.4.5

3.11 Heat treatment X X X 4.3.3.6/4.4.6

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4.1 Classification of inspections. The inspection requirements specified herein are classified as follows:

a. First article inspection (see 4.2)

b. Conformance inspection (see 4.3)

4.2 First article inspection.

4.2.1 Submission. A first article sample shall be submitted for evaluation in accordance with the provisions of 4.2.2. The first article sample shall consist of three consecutively produced boxes of one grade, type and style which have been produced using the same production processes, procedures and equipment as will be used in fulfilling the contract. When polyethylene or polypropylene rope is used, a continuous length of rope sufficient to perform the tests specified herein shall also be furnished. All materials shall be obtained from the same sources of supply as will be used in regular production.

4.2.2 Inspections to be performed. Samples may be subjected by the Government to any or all of the examinations and tests specified in this specification and to any or all requirements of the applicable drawings.

4.2.3 Rejection. If any box assembly or polyethylene or polypropylene rope sample, if pertinent, fails to comply with any of the applicable requirements, the first article sample shall be rejected.

4.3 Conformance inspection

4.3.1 Lot formation. Lot formation shall be in accordance with lot formation requirement of MIL-STD-1916 paragraph “Formation and identification of lots or batches”.

4.3.2 Examination. Sampling plans and procedures for Major and Minor defects shall be in accordance with MIL-STD-1916 except that continuous sampling plans may be used if approved by the procuring activity.

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Conformance inspection by classification of characteristics

PARAGRAPH

4.3.2.1

TITLE

Assembly

SHEET 1 OF 7

DRAWING NUMBER

drawing indicated by contract

NEXT HIGHER ASSEMBLY

CLASSIFICATION

Grade EXAMINATION OR TEST

CONFORMANCE

CRITERIA

REQUIREMENT

INSPECTION METHOD

REFERENCE A B C

Critical

None defined

Major

101 x x x Inside height, min Level IV See (*) Standard Measuring Equipment (SME)

102 x x x Inside length, min Level IV See (*) SME 103 x x x Inside width, min Level IV See (*) SME 104 x x x Depth to shoulder (box made for metal liner) Level IV See (*) SME

105 x x x Location of separator (when required) Level IV See (*) SME 106 x x x Location of knot in end cleat (batten) Level IV 3.3.4.1/3.3.4.2 SME 107 x x x Grain in end cleat not straight Level IV 3.3.4.1 SME 108 x x x Width of knot excessive Level IV 3.3.3 SME 109 x x x Hole, loose knot or knot surrounded by checking

Level IV

3.3.3

SME

*. Dimensions shall be specified by drawings indicated by contract

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SHEET 2 OF 7

drawing indicated by x

Acceptable holes, loose knots or knots surrounded by checking not sufficiently separated Plugged hole too large

3.3.3.1

112 x x x Improper use of board or piece Level IV 3.6.1/3.6.2 SME 113 x x x Knot holes less than 12 inches apart Level IV 3.3.3 SME 114 x x Solid knot in nailing edge or under hardware split by nail screw or milling operation (See Note 1)

Visual 115 x x x Nail protruding inside box Level IV 3.8.1 Visual 116 x x x Grain of wood in wrong direction Level IV 3.8.1 Visual 117 x x Nails not in pattern shown on drawing or as required by the specification

3.7.3

118 x x Split terminating in edge of board Level IV 3.3.2 Visual

Note 1. Knots in nailing edges or underneath hardware require particular attention. When nails are driven through them, knots may crack or breakout, appreciably weakening the construction. This sometimes can be corrected by extra wood if nails can be placed in a proper location in solid wood. When such a successful repair is presented, the box should be considered acceptable. If the attempted repair results in further cracking, however, the box shall be classed defective. Knots in the place of attachment of hardware often crack sufficiently to loosen the hardware when screws are tightened. Milling operations necessary for the insetting of hardware also often cause such knots to crack, making proper attachment of the hardware impossible. These two conditions cannot be repaired and the box shall be classed defective.

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SHEET 3 OF 7

drawing indicated by

119 x x Markings misleading or unidentifiable Level IV 3.9 Visual 120 x x x Repair plug above surface or improperly secured

3.3.3.1

121 x x x Nail not clinched Level IV 3.8.1 Visual 122 x x x Nail not of type or size required Level IV 3.7.1/3.7.2 SME/Visual 123 x x Rope end not visible at cleat groove Level IV 3.4 Visible 124 x x Nails not driven into centerline of cleat and over centerlines of grooves as shown in Figure 1

Visible

Minor

201 x x x Inside height, max Level II See (*) SME 202 x x x Inside length, max Level II See (*) SME 203 x x x Inside width, max Level II See (*) SME

*. Dimensions shall be specified by drawings indicated by contract

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SHEET 4 OF 7

drawing indicated by

204 x x x Thickness of wood Level II 3.6.1 SME

204.1 x x x Width of wood Level II 3.6.2 SME 205 x x x Width of cleats Level II 3.8.1 SME 206 x x x Worm holes Level II 3.3.3 SME 207 x Hole, loose knot or knot surrounded by checking

Level II

3.3.3.

208 x Acceptable holes, loose knots knots surrounded by checking not sufficiently separated

209 x Plugged hole too large Level II 3.3.3.1 SME 210 x x x Wane on surface of board excessive

(See Note 2.)

3.3.3.2

211 x x x Thickness of panels, boards or sets of cleats, max

3.8.2

212 x x x Gap between boards, max Level II 3.8.2 SME

Note 2. Wane is bark, or lack of wood, on the edge or corner of a board. When wane is present on a board or piece and exceeds the limits as permitted by this specification, the box shall be classed defective.

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SHEET 5 OF 7

drawing indicated by

213 x x x Overlap of edges incorrect Level II 3.8.2 SME 214 x x x Cleat extending beyond box surface Level II 3.8.1 Visual 215 x x x Separator improperly assembled Level II See(***) Visual 216 x x x Separator of incorrect pattern Level II See(***) Visual 217 x x x Nail protruding outside box Level II 3.8.1 Visual 218 x x x Split in board Level II 3.3.2 Visual 219 x x x Screw in split or joint between boards

(See Note 5)

3.5/3.8.1

220 x x x Handle missing, not properly located, or of wrong pattern

3.4

221 x x x Nail missing Level II 3.7.3 Visual 222 x x x Nail bent on box surface Level II 3.8.1 Visual 223 x x x Protective coating damaged (See Note

6) Level II 3.5 Visual

***. See applicable drawing indicated by contract Note 5. Hardware screws occurring in a split or in the joint between two boards will have less holding power than screws in a solid board. Screws in splits, whether caused by the screw or not, and in joints between boards shall be cause to classify the box defective. No repairs are permitted since there is no way to replace the holding power lost by reason of the defect.

Note 6. When the base metal of the hardware has been exposed or if the action of a corrosive agent has impaired the effectiveness of the protective coating, the box shall be classified defective.

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SHEET 6 OF 7

drawing indicated by

224 x Marking misleading or unidentifiable Level II 3.9 Visual 225 x Solid knot in nailing edge or under hardware split by nail, screw, or milling operation (See Note 1)

226 x Nails, not in pattern shown on drawing or as required by the specification

227 x Split terminating in edge of board Level II 3.3.2 Visual

Note 1. Knots in nailing edges or underneath hardware require particular attention. When nails are driven through them, knots may crack or breakout, appreciably weakening the construction. This sometimes can be corrected by extra wood if nails can be placed in a proper location in solid wood. When such a successful repair is presented, the box should be considered acceptable. If the attempted repair results in further cracking, however, the box shall be classed defective. Knots in the place of attachment of hardware often crack sufficiently to loosen the hardware when screws are tightened. Milling operations necessary for the insetting of hardware also often cause such knots to crack, making proper attachment of the hardware impossible. These two conditions cannot be repaired and the box shall be classed defective.

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4.3.2.1

SHEET 7 OF 7

drawing indicated by

228 x x x Stain on surface of board excessive or surface not smooth (See Note 7)

3.3.3.2

229 x x x Incorrect seating or operation of top (See Note 4)

3.8.1

Visual/Manual

230 x x x Loose screw or screw not properly seated (See Note 3)

231 x x x Decay Level II 3.3.3.2 Visual/Manual 232 x x x Screw not of type or size required Level II 3.5 SME 233 x x x Length of rope handle Level II 3.4 SME

Note 3. A box shall be classed defective if more than one screw in any hasp or hinge, or either screw in the swivel, is not fully seated or is fully seated but can be continuously rotated with a screw driver using normal hand pressure. The practice of hammering screws to seat them shall not be permitted, and evidence that this has occurred is sufficient cause for classifying the box defective.

Note 4. Incorrect seating or operation of the top, which is due to improperly attached or bent hardware or improperly assembled boards and cleats, shall be cause for rejection.

Note 7. Stain is a discoloration, occurring on or in the lumber, of any color other than the natural color of the board on which it appears. A box shall be classified defective if it contains any boards or piece on which at least one surface is not sufficiently smooth and free of stain to permit legible marking.

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4.3.3 Testing

4.3.3.1 Load test of rope handle. Major defect. A sample of 15 boxes shall be selected at random from each lot and tested as specified in 4.4.1. If any box fails to comply with the applicable requirements, the lot shall be rejected.

4.3.3.2 Moisture content. Major defect. A sample of 15 boxes shall be selected at random from each lot and tested as specified in 4.4.2. If more than three boards or pieces of the total tested fail to comply with the applicable requirements, the lot shall be rejected.

4.3.3.2.1 Retest. If one or more boxes fail to comply with the requirements, the lot shall be considered eligible for retest, if requested by the contractor. A sample of 15 additional boxes shall be selected and subjected to the same test. If one or more boards or pieces of the total tested fails to comply with the applicable requirements, the lot shall be rejected.

4.3.3.3 Rope weight. This test is applicable to first article inspection lots only (see 4.2.1) when polyethylene or polypropylene rope handles are to be supplied. A 12 yard sample of polyethylene or polypropylene rope shall be furnished. If the rope fails to comply with the applicable requirements, when subjected to the test specified in 4.4.3, the first article lot shall not be approved.

4.3.3.4 Rope breaking strength. This test is applicable to first article lot only (see 4.2.1) when polyethylene or polypropylene rope handles are to be supplied. A 75 foot sample of polyethylene or polypropylene rope shall be supplied, cut into five pieces approximately equal in length. The five pieces shall be subjected to the test of 4.4.4. If average breaking strength does not comply with the applicable requirements the first article sample shall not be approved.

4.3.3.5 Preservative treatment. Major defect. Verify that Grade A boxes and/or all Grade A wood parts, sub-assemblies, and assemblies comply with 13064136 requirements and inspections. Failure of any box to comply with the requirements shall be cause for rejection of the lot.

4.3.3.6 Presence of heat treatment. Major defect. A sample of 15 boxes shall be selected at random for this test. If the heat treatment marking does not comply on one or more boxes, then the lot shall be rejected. The boxes shall also be examined for the presence of pests or evidence of infestation (e.g. worm holes). Any visual obvious infestation or evidence of infestations of any box in the sample lot shall be cause for rejection.

4.3.4 Inspection equipment. The government reserves the right to inspect the contractor’s equipment and determine that he has available and utilizes correctly, measuring and test equipment of the required accuracy and precision and that the

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4.3.4.1 Certification. Certification shall be provided to ensure preservative treatment used is in full conformance to the requirements of 3.10. Certification shall be provided to ensure wood material used is in full conformance with the requirements of 3.2.1

4.4 Methods of inspection. (see 6.10).

4.4.1 Load test of rope handles. The box shall be packed with any suitable material until its gross weight is twice as great as its gross weight packed with the item for which it was intended. If the resulting weight of the packed box is 250 pounds (lbs.)

or less, 4.4.1.1 shall be followed. If the resulting weight is greater than 250 lbs. and not greater than 500 lbs., 4.4.1.2 shall be followed.

4.4.1.1 Rope handles load test (Boxes that weigh 250 lbs. or less). The box shall suspend freely for one minute, minimum, from each rope handle in turn. Test to be performed at max weight. In the event that one or both handles fail the requirement, the box shall be classified defective.

4.4.1.2 Rope handle load test (Boxes that weigh between 250 lbs. and 500 lbs.

maximum). The box shall suspend freely for one minute, minimum, from both rope handles (at once). Test to be performed at max weight. In the event that one or both handles fail the requirement, the box shall be classed defective.

4.4.2 Moisture content. The ammunition box shall be tested in accordance with one of the moisture content methods of determination from ASTM D6199. On each box, two readings shall be taken using different parts of the box, to include side and end cleat.

4.4.3 Rope weight. To measure length of polyethylene or polypropylene rope for the purpose of determining rope weight per foot, the sample of rope submitted shall be stretched with a load equal to 200 pounds multiplied by the diameter in inches squared.

While the rope is under load, a 30 foot length shall be marked off, length measurement determined under load. Weight in pounds per foot shall be computed.

4.4.4 Rope breaking strength. The breaking strength of the five samples of polyethylene or polypropylene rope shall be determined in accordance with CI 1500-02.

The average breaking strength shall be computed.

4.4.5 Preservative treatment. Verify through examination, demonstration, and testing that Grade A boxes and/or all Grade A wood parts, sub-assemblies, and assemblies comply with 13064136 inspections.

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4.4.6 Presence of heat treatment. Visually inspect the heat treatment marking on each of the boxes for conformance to the applicable requirements, including content, legibility and location.

5. PACKAGING

5.1 Packaging. For acquisition purposes, the packaging requirements shall be as specified in the contract or order (see 6.2). When packaging of materiel is to be performed by DoD or in-house contractor personnel, these personnel need to contact the responsible packaging activity to ascertain packaging requirements. Packaging requirements are maintained by the Inventory Control Point’s packaging activities within the Military Service or Defense Agency, or within the military service’s system commands. Packaging data retrieval is available from the managing Military Department’s or Defense Agency’s automated packaging files, CD-ROM products, or by contacting the responsible packaging activity.

6. NOTES

(This section contains information of a general or explanatory nature that may be helpful, but is not mandatory.)

6.1 Intended use. Items covered by this specification are intended for use in packaging of military items and it has no commercial application.

6.2 Acquisition requirements. Procurement documents should specify the following:

6.2.1 Procurement requirements:

a. Title, number and date of this specification.

b. Type, class and grade of box.

c. Drawing number of box.

d. Gross weight of packed box.

e. Assembled or knocked down form.

f. Palletization requirements.

g. Provisions for submission of first article samples.

6.2.2 Contract data requirements. Contract data requirements for inspection equipment designs ( conforming to Data Item Description DI-R-1714 tailored). See 6.8.

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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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6.6 Sources. One source of satisfactory type of knurled or screw type wire with driving equipment is Auto-nailer Company, 267 Mariette N.W., Atlanta, Ga.

6.7. Inspection equipment design. Design responsibility for inspection equipment is assigned to the contractor.

6.7.1 Contractor designs. Contractor designs are required for all inspection equipment and may include commercial equipment which the contractor proposes to use.

(Commercial equipment is defined as unmodified equipment which is cataloged and available for purchase by the general public). Contractor designs should include appropriate operating instructions, calibration procedures and maintenance procedures.

Commercial equipment should be fully described by catalog listings or other means which provide sufficient information to permit identification and evaluation by the Government and may include illustrations and engineering data. Designs should be prepared for any special fixture(s) required to be used with commercial equipment.

Designs should be of the category and form (per MIL-D-1000) specified in the Contract Data Requirements Lists (DD Form 1423). The item detail specification number, paragraph number, and defect number form Section 4 should be referenced on each contractor design together with the component…