Performance Oriented Packaging (POP) Testing of 60mm HE M49A4 Mortar Cartridge, Packed Sixteen (16) in a Wood Wirebound Box

Abstract

This report covers the POP tests performed on wood wirebound box fabricated per MIL-B-46506. This wirebound box is being used as shipping and storage container of various 60MM Mortar Cartridges. The wirebound box tested (P/N 9234845) contained two metal containers PA60 (P/N 9234844). Each metal container contained eight cartridges each packaged in spirally wound fiber container (P/N 9254735). The tests were conducted in accordance with Performance Oriented Packaging (POP) requirements specified by the United Nations, 'Transportation of Dangerous Goods' and the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 49 CFR, Parts 107 through 178. Performance oriented packaging, PA60 metal container, Wood wirebound box, PA59 fiber container.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 24, 1994
Accession Number
ADA279859

Entities

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  • Oltea L. Bogdan

Organizations

  • United States Army Armament Research, Development and Engineering Center

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  • Weapons Technologies

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  • Classification
  • Containers
  • Drop Tests
  • Frequency
  • Identification
  • Marine Transportation
  • Materials
  • Mortar Cartridge
  • Mortars
  • Packaging
  • Regulations
  • Security
  • Shipping
  • Transportation
  • United Nations
  • Weapons

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