MIL-STD-1660 Test of 55-Gallon Drum Plastic Pallet

Abstract

The U.S. Army Defense Ammunition Center and School (USADACS) was tasked by the U.S. Army Armament, Research, Development, and Engineering Center (ARDEC), SMCAR-ESK, to evaluate a plastic pallet for transportation of 55-gallon metal drums. The plastic pallet, manufactured by Menasha Corporation, 426 Montgomery Street, Watertown, WI 53094, was tested to MIL-STD-1660, Design Criteria for Ammunition Unit loads. The unitization consisted of the plastic pallet with four 55-gallon drums filled with water. Wood separators were placed between the drums. The drums were held in place with girth bands and crossed banding over the top of each drum and under the pallet deck. The unitization was subjected to stacking, transportation simulation, edgewise rotational drop, and inclined impact tests.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1989
Accession Number
ADA236216

Entities

People

  • A. C. Mcintosh Jr.

Organizations

  • Defense Ammunition Center

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Communities of Interest

  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Ammunition
  • Availability
  • Classification
  • Corporations
  • Design Criteria
  • Drop Tests
  • Engineering
  • Frequency
  • Impact Tests
  • Pallets
  • Security
  • Shock Tests
  • Simulations
  • Standards
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Test Equipment
  • Transportation

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