PAl20 Metal Container Dunnage,

Abstract

This report delineates the selection rationale, testing, and cost evaluation of proposed new cushioning for linked 40- mm grenades packed in the PAl 20 metal container. The purpose of the testing described in this report was to determine whether a one-piece molded polyethylene foam cushion could replace the top cushion assembly currently used in the packaging of linked 40-mm rounds in the PAl 20 metal container. Additionally, a smaller scale test and evaluation was performed on a softer density side cushion which could be used in place of the current side and secondary side filler components in the PAl 20 container. The softer cushion presently is used in the packaging of linked 40-mm rounds in the M548 metal container. In both instances, a potential cost savings could be realized, while maintaining an effective level of cushioning protection.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1995
Accession Number
ADA296740

Entities

People

  • Carlton A. Morrison

Organizations

  • United States Army Armament Research, Development and Engineering Center

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Ammunition
  • Assembly
  • Containers
  • Cost Estimates
  • Costs
  • Cushioning
  • Dielectric Polymers
  • Engineering
  • Human Factors Engineering
  • Machine Guns
  • Materials
  • Munitions
  • Packaging
  • Production
  • Tensile Strength
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Test Facilities

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