Qualification Testing of the C-5 Mated Tire/Wheel Shipping Crate

Abstract

The Air Force Packaging Technology Engineering Facility (AFPTEF) was tasked to perform qualification testing of a shipping cradle, in support of Air Mobility Command and Dover TMF. Testing was performed in accordance with ASTM D4169, Distribution Cycle 18, for level B packaging (assurance level II). AFPTEF found that the initial cradle design prevented the tire/wheel assembly from rolling (forward-aft motion); however, reinforcement of the cradle was necessary to prevent side-to-side movement of the item during testing. During the forklift truck handling portion of testing, the item broke loose in the cradle, snapping one of the side-support beams. AFPTEF added diagonal framing and side block reinforcements, in addition to thicker side-support beams to prevent side-to-side motion of the item during shipment. The modified cradle design passed all testing.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 15, 2008
Accession Number
ADA487942

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  • Michael R. Harff

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  • Assembly
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  • Vibration

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