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6.8.2.3 Commercial. Commercial packaging (cleaning, preservation, cushioning, and the unit pack) should be
in accordance with ASTM D 3951. Unit pack quantities should be as specified under level A.
6.8.3 Packing. Packing should be level A, B, C or commercial as specified (see 6.2). Where cleanliness has
been maintained in accordance with MIL-STD-767, the requirements of MIL-PRF-23199 packaging should be
specified (see 6.2).
6.8.3.1 Level A, B, and C containers. Materials preserved as specified (see 6.8.2) should be packed in shipping
containers, for the level of packing specified (see 6.2), in accordance with the exterior shipping container tables of
MIL-STD-2073-1 and herein. Unless otherwise specified (see 6.8.2.1), container selection should be at the
contractor s option. Glass sets should be packing in units of one dozen or multiples thereof. Packages containing
glass should be separated by fireboard pads, and lined top, bottom, and sides with double wall corrugated fiberboard.
6.8.3.1.1 Caseliners, closure, and gross weight.
6.8.3.1.1.1 Caseliners. Unless otherwise specified (see 6.2), Level A shipping containers should be provided
with waterproof caseliners in accordance with MIL-STD-2073-1.
6.8.3.1.1.2 Closure. Container closure, reinforcing, or banding should be in accordance with the applicable
container specification or appendix thereto except that fiberboard boxes should be closed in accordance with 2B2 or
4B5of ASTM D1974/D1974M, as applicable. Weather resistant fiberboard boxes should be reinforced with
non-metallic or tape banding.
6.8.3.1.1.3 Weight. Wood, plywood, and cleated-type containers exceeding 200 pounds gross weight should be
modified by the addition of skids in accordance with MIL-STD-2073-1 and the applicable container specification or
appendix thereto.
6.8.3.2 Commercial. Material preserved as specified (see 5.1) should be packed for shipment in accordance
with ASTM D3951 and herein.
6.8.3.2.1 Container modification. Shipping containers exceeding 200 pounds gross weight should be provided
with a minimum of two, 3- by 4-inch nominal wood skid laid flat, or a skid- or sill-type base which will support the
material and facilitate handling by mechanical handling equipment during shipment, storage, and stowage.
6.8.4 Marking.
6.8.4.1 Levels A, B, C, and commercial. In addition to any special marking required (see 6.2), interior packs
and shipping containers should be marked, including barcoding, in accordance with MIL-STD-2073-1.
6.9 Subject term (key word) listing.
Borosilicate
Fittings
Indicator
Liquid level
Mica shield
Reflex
Visibility
Water gauge
Welding pad
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