Improved Packing and Palletization for 105-mm TP-T Cartridge M490.

Abstract

Work was performed to design an improved method of packing 105-mm TP-T cartridge M490. The present method of pack (two fiber containers per wood box, 12 or 15 wood boxes per skid base) was replaced by an improved method (39 improved fiber containers per pallet-type wirebound box). This change improved logistics and reduced material and transportation costs for training cartridges.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1981
Accession Number
ADA111285

Entities

People

  • James M. Spilman
  • James Zoll
  • Thomas F. Fitzgerald

Organizations

  • United States Army Armament Research, Development and Engineering Center

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Air Force Facilities
  • Ammunition
  • Cartridge Cases
  • Containers
  • Drop Tests
  • Environment
  • High Humidity
  • High Temperature
  • Humidity
  • Materials
  • Muzzle Velocity
  • Packaging
  • Standards
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Transportation
  • Water Vapor

Readers

  • Logistics and Supply Chain Management.
  • Materials Science
  • ballistics.