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DEFSTAN 81-41(PT2)/8(2015) : 2015

Superseded
Superseded

A superseded Standard is one, which is fully replaced by another Standard, which is a new edition of the same Standard.

PACKAGING OF DEFENCE MATERIEL - PART 2: DESIGN
Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Superseded date

01-14-2017

Language(s)

English

Published date

01-01-2015

Foreword
0 Introduction
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 - Use of Humidity Indicators
Annex C - Adhesive Systems and Tapes
Annex D - Innovation and New Materials
Annex E - List of Normative References

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

DevelopmentNote
Supersedes DEFSTAN 81-41(PT2)/7(2014). (01/2016) This standard is obsolescent because it is no longer required for procurement of new equipment but is retained for maintenance purposes in support of existing in-service equipment. (01/2017)
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
106
PublisherName
UK Ministry of Defence Standards
Status
Superseded
Supersedes

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