MIL-L-14576F
5.5. 1.22 Cushioning. Cushioning materials shall be water resistant, non-dusting
and non-corrosive and of sufficient thickness to prevent damage, not less than 1/2
inch thick wrap.
5.5.1.23 Protection of preservatives. All exposed preserved surfaces of machines
which are subject to being disturbed during the packing operation shall be loosely
covered with greaseproof' barrier materials. Not less than two layers of
similar-type barrier material shall be used to separate wood or metal blocking and
finished metal surfaces of the machine. Secure barrier in place with waterproof,
pressure sensitive tape.
5.5.1.24 Movable parts. Operating heads, sliding tables, rams, counter-balances,
and other movable parts shall be secured by mechanical devices incorporated in the
machine. The devices alone do not always provide adequate support to prevent
movement in the handling and transporting of the item and therefore must be
augmented with appropriate wood blocking, metal tie rods used in conjunction with
wood blocking, metal strapping, or other devices which will immobilize the part.
Handwheels, cranks, levers, and similar controls shall be secured in position with
common annealed wire or steel strapping.
5.5.1.25 Positioning assemblies. Assemblies having vertical movement shall be
blocked and braced in a lowered position; those capable of moving traversely shall
be centered, blocked and braced to prevent movement.
5.5.1.26 Tables. All tables and other components designed for movement shall be
removed, or blocked, and all components treated in such a manner that neither the
way(s), surfaces(s), nor the anti-friction devices will be subject to brinelling or
other damage.
Level C preservation shall be in accordance with the requirements
5.5.2 Level C.
of MIL-STD-1190.
5.6 Packing.
Packing shall be Level A or C, as specified (see 6.2.1).
5.6.1 Level A.
5.6.1.1 Machinery. Machines shall be packed individually in crates conforming to
MIL-C-104, type I, class 2, style A. Consolidated containers shall be packed with
the machine in the specified crate. Arrangement of contents, anchoring, blocking,
bracing, and cushioning shall be in accordance with the appendix to the crate
specification, MIL-STD-1186, and as specified herein. Consolidated containers for
large bulky disassembled items (see 5.5.1.21) shall conform to PPP-B-601, domestic,
style optional.
5.6.1.2 Bolting. Machines shall be secured to the skid base by not less than
four bolts. When sufficient bolting points are not available, J-clamps or tie rod
assembles, or other devices, shall be used to provide the minimum of four holding
points. Bolts shall pass completely through the skid runner or sleeper, as
applicable, and the base flooring.
5.6. 1.3 Consolidated containers. Consolidated containers shall be placed inside
the shipping container housing the machine. The boxes shall be restrained by use of
metal strapping or tie rod assemblies.
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