PA116/171 Containers ona Wood Pallet With Metal Top Adapter, MIL-STD-1660, First Article Tests
Abstract
The U.S. Army Defense Ammunition Center (DAC), Validation Engineering Division (SJMAC-DEV) conducted First Article Tests per MIL-STD-1660, "Design Criteria for Ammunition Unit Loads" on the PA116/171 containers on a wood pallet with metal top adapter provided by Alliant Tech Ordnance and Ground Systems LLC of Plymouth, MN. Two separate containers were tested with total weights of 2,470 lbs each. The tests accomplished on the test units were the stacking, repetitive shock, edgewise-rotational drop, incline impact, forklift handling, sling compatibility, and disassembly tests. The test units passed all required tests. There were four different configurations for this pallet that are different than the typical pallets used for the PA116 container pallets used in the past. 1) The addition of the truss plates decreased the damage to the pallet posts during testing. 2) The smaller plywood board that normally is on the PA116 Container pallet was removed with no ill effects. 3) Roofing nails were used in lieu of staples to secure the banding to the sideboards and performed satisfactory. 4) PA171 containers were loaded on a wooden pallet with minimal problems encountered. It should be noted that the panel screws for the PA171 container did dig into the top deck of the pallet, and though it is a minor note for the pallet, it may be an area of concern for the container holding a seal. As a result of the performance of the test units, the PA116/171 containers on a wood pallet with metal top adapter provided by Alliant Tech Ordnance and Ground Systems LLC of Plymouth, MN, is recommended for use by the United States Army.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 01, 2003
- Accession Number
- ADA417353
Entities
People
- Jeffery L. Dugan
Organizations
- Defense Ammunition Center