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DEFSTAN 81-041(PT2)/9(2017) : 2017

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PACKAGING OF DEFENCE MATERIEL - PART 2: DESIGN
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Published date

01-14-2017

Foreword
0 Introductions
1 Scope
2 Warning
3 Normative References
4 Definitions
5 Basic Overview of the Packaging Process
6 The Package Design Process
7 Factors to be considered
8 Military Packaging Levels
9 Basic Requirements
10 Risks to Materiel
11 Vulnerability of Materiel to Shock
12 Methods of Climatic Protection
13 Dangerous Goods (Materiel)
14 Preparation (cleaning and drying of materiel
   before preservation)
15 Preservation of Materiel
16 Bundling, Wrapping and Bailing
17 Methods of Location
18 Cushioning
19 Choice of Container
20 Container Preference
21 Special to Contents (STC) Containers (STCC)
22 Reusable Containers
23 Fibreboard Containers
24 Wooden Containers
25 Metal Containers
26 Moulded Pulp Containers
27 Plastics Containers
28 Glass Containers
29 Container Types Used for Military Packaging
30 Use of Handling and Lifting Aids
31 Nuclear Grade A Clean Room Items
32 Electrostatic Discharge Sensitive Devices
Annex A - Calculation of Desiccant Quantity for Packages to
          Military Levels J, N & P
Annex B - Humidity Indicators
Annex C - Adhesive Systems and Tapes
Annex D - Innovation and New Materials

Describes the Ministry of Defence (MOD) requirements for the design of packages to meet the Military Packaging Levels.

DevelopmentNote
Supersedes DEFSTAN 81-41(PT2)/8(2015). (05/2017)
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
112
PublisherName
UK Ministry of Defence Standards
Status
Current

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APP 22 : 2015 MILITARY PALLETS, PACKAGES AND CONTAINERS
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BS ISO 21067:2007 Packaging. Vocabulary
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BS 1210:1963 Specification for wood screws
STANAG 4398 : 0 NATO REQUIREMENTS FOR REUSABLE CONTAINERS AEPP 1
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BS 7529:1991 Specification for desiccant activated clay
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MIL-I-8835 Revision A:1984 INDICATOR, HUMIDITY, CARD, CHEMICALLY IMPREGNATED
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DEFSTAN 80-34/3(1995) : 1995 CORROSION PREVENTIVE, OIL, THIN FILM JOINT SERVICE DESIGNATION: PX-4
DEFSTAN 03-30(PT5)/1(1992) : 1992 TREATMENTS FOR THE PROTECTION OF METAL PARTS OF SERVICE STORES AND EQUIPMENT AGAINST CORROSION - PART 5: INDEX, RELATED DOCUMENTS AND SOURCES
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BS 2869-2:1988 Fuel oils for non-marine use Specification for fuel oil for agricultural and industrial engines and burners (classes A2, C1, C2, D, E, F, G and H)
DEFSTAN 80-85/1(1979) : 1979 CORROSION PREVENTIVE COMPOUND: SOFT FILM, HOT APPLICATION NATO CODE NO: C-628 JOINT SERVICE DESIGNATION: PX-11
BS 1133-10:1966 Packaging code. Metal containers
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DEFSTAN 00-35/2(1996) : 1996 AMD 1 1997 ENVIRONMENTAL HANDBOOK FOR DEFENCE MATERIEL
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