MIL-STD-1660 Test of 53- by 42-Inch Standard Metal Pallet

Abstract

The U.S. Army Defense Ammunition Center and School (USADACS), Evaluation Division (SMCAC-DEV), was taken by the U.S. Army Armament Research, Development and Engineering Center (ARDEC), SMCAR-ESK, to test a 53- by 42-inch Standard Metal Pallet with a maximum load of 4,000 pounds. The test configuration consisted of 36 each M548 cans inert filled to 112 pounds, metal pallet adapter, and lumber as unitizing materials. The gross weight of the unit was 4,240 pounds. The unitization satisfied the test requirements of MIL-STD- 1660, Design Criteria for Ammunition Unit Loads. It was found that when lifting this unit load with chain basket slings, there was not enough distance between the edge of the pallet and outside posts to safely hold the load. It is recommended that the outside posts be recessed several more inches and the pallet corners not be cut off at a 45 degree angle. (KT)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1989
Accession Number
ADA215594

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  • A. C. Mcintosh Jr.

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  • Defense Ammunition Center

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