Performance Oriented Packaging Testing of Wirebound Box for Small Caliber Ammunition Packed in PA108 Metal Container for Packing Group II Solid Hazardous Materials

Abstract

This report covers the POP testing of wirebound box, part number 12590218, used as shipping container for small caliber ammunition. Method of packing is consistent with drawing 12590217. The exterior wirebound box contains two PA108 metal inner containers (Dwg 9396178) containing various 5.56mm ammunition items for the Squad Automatic Weapon. Tests were conducted using containers containing additional weights to insure that tested weight is higher than heaviest pack to insure safe shipment.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1992
Accession Number
ADA253925

Entities

People

  • Edgardo B. Silvestre

Organizations

  • United States Army Armament Research, Development and Engineering Center

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Ammunition
  • Automatic
  • Automatic Weapons
  • Containers
  • Drop Tests
  • Engineering
  • Hazardous Materials
  • Materials
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Packaging
  • Shipping
  • Shipping Containers
  • Small Arms
  • Small Arms Ammunition
  • Transportation
  • Weapons

Readers

  • Materials Science
  • Munitions and Ordnance Engineering