Ammunition Separator Tray.

Abstract

A tray concept is used to stack rounds of ammunition in layers which alternate in direction. Maximum packing density is achieved through use of separators which are contoured on both sides with altering layering arrangement. The projectile end of the tray cavity is open which allows the contents of the tray to be dumped into ammunition loading equipment. By making the trays of stiff plastic, it is possible to ensure ease in handling for shipboard use. Appropriate materials for fabrication include cellulose acetate butyrate, cellulose acetate, and cellulose acetate propionate. The above compounds avoid corrosive properties commonly experienced in current packing techniques.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 28, 1979
Accession Number
ADD006905

Entities

People

  • William H. Hickle

Organizations

  • United States Department of the Navy

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acetates
  • Ammunition
  • Ammunition Containers
  • Cellulose
  • Cellulose Acetates
  • Containers
  • Diameters
  • Governments
  • Inventions
  • Materials
  • Military Research
  • Packing Density
  • Patents
  • Plastics
  • Separators
  • Thickness

Readers

  • Logistics and Supply Chain Management.
  • Materials Science
  • Polymer Science and Engineering.