MIL-STD-1660 Test of PA116 Container on a Standard Metal Pallet with ForkTine Protection
Abstract
The U.S. Army Defense Ammunition Center and School (USADACS) was asked to design a protective system into the Standard Metal Pallet to prevent forklift tines from puncturing the PA116 containers. As a result, a guard plate was added to the PA116 pallet adaptor. The guard plate provides six inches of barrier along the length of the bottom row of the container. In order to verify this modified version of the PA116 metal pallet, it was subjected to the requirements of MIL-STD-1660, Design Criteria for Ammunition Loads. The test specimens, consisting of a standard metal pallet, pallet adaptor with forktine protector, top lift assemble, and inert loaded PA116 containers, weighed 2,423 pounds in a 44 inches W x 40 inches L x 50-1/2 inches high. Tests performed on the specimen were compression, repetitive shock, (vibration), edgewise rotational drop, and inclined impact. As a result of these tests, the test specimen sustained some damage in loosening of the banding straps and leteral load shifting on the pallet. Despite these faults, the pallet is considered acceptable by the criteria of MIL-STD-1660. (KT)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 12, 1989
- Accession Number
- ADA215591
Entities
People
- A. C. Mcintosh Jr.
Organizations
- Defense Ammunition Center