MIL-STD-1660 Test of 53- by 42-Inch Standard Metal Pallet

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Abstract:

The U.S. Army Defense Ammunition Center and School USADACS, Evaluation Division SMCAC-DEV, was taken by the U.S. Army Armament Research, Development and Engineering Center ARDEC, SMCAR-ESK, to test a 53- by 42-inch Standard Metal Pallet with a maximum load of 4,000 pounds. The test configuration consisted of 36 each M548 cans inert filled to 112 pounds, metal pallet adapter, and lumber as unitizing materials. The gross weight of the unit was 4,240 pounds. The unitization satisfied the test requirements of MIL-STD- 1660, Design Criteria for Ammunition Unit Loads. It was found that when lifting this unit load with chain basket slings, there was not enough distance between the edge of the pallet and outside posts to safely hold the load. It is recommended that the outside posts be recessed several more inches and the pallet corners not be cut off at a 45 degree angle. KT

Author(s):
Mcintosh, A. C., Jr
Author Organization(s):
ARMY DEFENSE AMMUNITION CENTER AND SCHOOL SAVANNA IL EVALUATION DIV
Descriptive Note:
Final rept.
Supplementary Note:
DOI: 10.21236/ADA215594
Pagination:
0017

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
EVT-28-89
Monitor Series:
USAARDEC
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means; JCA_4.6_Engineering; JCA_4_Logistics
Communities of Interest:
No COI(s) Identified
Descriptor(s):
*PALLETS, METALS, DEFENSE SYSTEMS, EDGES, CONFIGURATIONS, CHAINS, SLINGS, AMMUNITION, ARMY, ADAPTERS, LUMBER, TEST AND EVALUATION, WEIGHT
Field(s)/Group(s):
Logistics, Military Facilities and Supplies
Report Date:
1989 May 01