Packaging and Handling Analysis of a Polyethylene, Reusable, Low Fragility, Shipping Container.

Abstract

This study involved the evaluation of a low fragility shipping container (LFSC) developed by the Navy under contract with the Mercury Plastics Corporation to ship fragile avionics equipment. The Air Force Packaging Evaluation Agency (AFPEA) evaluated this pack (P/N 15024-200, NSN 01 016 3452) to determine if it was suitable for shipping fragile inertial guidance components. It was determined that this container would provide reasonable protection for fragile items if recommended procedures are followed regarding the positioning and securing of items on the load platform. This evaluation included low temperature (-40 F) drop test performance. Shock levels recorded in this study differed appreciable from those previously reported by the contractor but were still considered to be acceptable within limitations. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 1978
Accession Number
ADA061757

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  • Frank C. Jarvis

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Communities of Interest

  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Containers
  • Drop Tests
  • Engineering
  • Guidance
  • Inertial Measurement Units
  • Inertial Navigation
  • Inertial Navigation Systems
  • Instrumentation
  • Low Temperature
  • Materials
  • Packaging
  • Shipping
  • Shipping Containers
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Test Methods
  • Transportation

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  • Inertial Navigation Systems.
  • Materials Science