Performance Oriented Packaging Testing of Wirebound Box for Small Caliber Ammunition Packed in M2A1 Metal Container

Abstract

This report covers the POP testing of wirebound box, part number 7553347, used as shipping container for small caliber ammunition. The exterior wirebound box contains two M2A1 metal inner containers (Dwg 7553296) containing various small arms ammunition, items of differing quantities and weights. Tests were conducted using containers containing additional weights to insure that tested weight is higher than heaviest pack to insure safety in shipping.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 09, 1992
Accession Number
ADA254011

Entities

People

  • Edgardo B. Silvestre

Organizations

  • United States Army Armament Research, Development and Engineering Center

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Ammunition
  • Classification
  • Containers
  • Distortion
  • Drop Tests
  • Engineering
  • Freight Transportation
  • Hazardous Materials
  • Marine Transportation
  • Materials
  • Packaging
  • Shipping
  • Shipping Containers
  • Small Arms
  • Small Arms Ammunition
  • Surface Transportation
  • Transportation

Readers

  • Materials Science
  • Munitions and Ordnance Engineering