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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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14-01-2017

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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

DEFSTAN 81-147/1(2017) : 2017 WATER-VAPOUR RESISTANT MATERIAL AND BAGS FOR PACKAGING
DEFSTAN 61-021 SUPP112/1(2017) : 2017 GENERAL SPECIFICATION FOR BATTERIES - SUPPLEMENT 112: CELL, SECONDARY, FLOODED NICKEL-CADMIUM, AIRCRAFT, AEROBATIC 1.2V, 12AH (1HR RATE) NSN 6140-01-099-0250
DEFSTAN 61-021 SUPP123/1(2017) : 2017 GENERAL SPECIFICATION FOR BATTERIES - SUPPLEMENT 123: 2V SEALED LEAD-ACID BATTERIES FOR STANDBY AND PORTABLE POWER NSN 6140-99-847-8372, 2V, 462AH
DEFSTAN 61-021 SUPP08/5(2017) : 2017 GENERAL SPECIFICATION FOR BATTERIES - SUPPLEMENT 08: LITHIUM IRON DISULPHIDE BATTERY 1.5 V, NSN 6135-01-333-6101 FR6, NSN 6135-99-515-8215 FR03
DEFSTAN 61-021 SUPP28/3(2018) : 2018 GENERAL SPECIFICATION FOR BATTERIES - SUPPLEMENT 28: LITHIUM SULFUR DIOXIDE BATTERY 15V 2.0AH (NOMINAL) NSN 6135-99-795-4351
DEFSTAN 61-021 SUPP120/1(2017) : 2017 GENERAL SPECIFICATION FOR BATTERIES - SUPPLEMENT 120: 4V SEALED LEAD-ACID BATTERIES FOR STANDBY AND PORTABLE POWER NSN 6140-99-337-9065, 4V, 115AH NSN 6140-99-180-3572, 4V, 132AH
DEFSTAN 81-146/1(2017) : 2017 PACKAGING, STATIC SHIELDING BAGS & DISSIPATIVE MATERIALS
DEFSTAN 81-055/7(2017) : 2017 PACKAGING OF MECHANICAL COMPONENTS & ITEMS
DEFSTAN 81-093/5(2017) : 2017 GREASE RESISTING MATERIALS FOR GENERAL PACKAGING
DEFSTAN 61-021 SUPP79/1(2017) : 2017 GENERAL SPECIFICATION FOR BATTERIES - SUPPLEMENT 79: FLOODED LEAD-ACID BATTERY 12V 390AH NSN 6140-99-117-9116
DEFSTAN 61-021 SUPP22/3(2018) : 2018 GENERAL SPECIFICATION FOR BATTERIES - SUPPLEMENT 22: LITHIUM SULFUR DIOXIDE BATTERY 30V NSN 6135-99-840-0109 (15AH) NSN 6135-99-747-4430 (7.5AH)
DEFSTAN 61-021 SUPP122/1(2017) : 2017 GENERAL SPECIFICATION FOR BATTERIES - SUPPLEMENT 122: 6V SEALED LEAD-ACID BATTERIES FOR STANDBY AND PORTABLE POWER NSN 6140-99-285-4061, 6V, 132AH
DEFSTAN 61-021 SUPP63/1(2017) : 2017 GENERAL SPECIFICATION FOR BATTERIES - SUPPLEMENT 63: 12V SEALED LEAD-ACID BATTERIES FOR STANDBY AND PORTABLE POWER
DEFSTAN 81-099/5(2017) : 2017 PAPER WRAPPING OR LOCATION
DEFSTAN 81-41(PT4)/9(2018):2018 Packaging of Defence Materiel Part: 4 : Service Packaging Instruction Sheet (SPIS)
DEFSTAN 81-030/6(2017) : 2017 PAPER MATERIAL FOR WRAPPING
DEFSTAN 61-021 SUPP01/6(2018) : 2018 GENERAL SPECIFICATION FOR BATTERIES - SUPPLEMENT 01: SPECIFICATION FOR ALKALINE MANGANESE DIOXIDE BATTERY, 1.5V, NSN 6135-99-195-6708 LR6, NSN 6135-99-117-3212 LR14, NSN 6135-99-109-9428 LR20
DEFSTAN 81-148/1(2017) : 2017 BOARD, PROCESSED WOOD FOR GENERAL PACKAGING
DEFSTAN 81-086/4(2017) : 2017 FITTINGS METAL AND HANDLES FOR CONTAINERS
DEFSTAN 61-021 SUPP80/1(2017) : 2017 GENERAL SPECIFICATION FOR BATTERIES - SUPPLEMENT 80: FLOODED LEAD-ACID BATTERY 12V, 160AH NSN 6140-99-117-9115
DEFSTAN 81-061/5(2017) : 2017 PRESERVATION OF AUTOMOTIVE AND SIMILAR ITEMS
DEFSTAN 61-021 SUPP35/1(2017) : 2017 GENERAL SPECIFICATION FOR BATTERIES - SUPPLEMENT 35: 12V LEAD-ACID VEHICLE BATTERIES
DEFSTAN 61-021 SUPP118/1(2017) : 2017 GENERAL SPECIFICATION FOR BATTERIES - SUPPLEMENT 118: SPECIFICATION FOR SECONDARY NICKEL CADMIUM, SEALED, CYLINDRICAL CELLS, 1.2V NSN 6140-99-558-4673, NSN 6140-99-628-2237, NSN 6140-99-642-6799, NSN 6140-99-749-1732, NSN 6140-99-872-8240
DEFSTAN 81-041(PT5)/8(2017) : 2017 PACKAGING OF DEFENCE MATERIEL - PART 5: PACKAGING PROCESSES

BS 1133-7.6:1988 Packaging code. Paper and board wrappers, bags and containers Moulded pulp packaging
DEFSTAN 81-41(PT3)/6(2014) : 2014 PACKAGING OF DEFENCE MATERIEL - PART 3: ENVIRONMENTAL TESTING
BS EN 209:2000 Steel drums. Removable head (open head) drums with a minimum total capacity of 210 l
BS EN 210:2000 Steel drums. Non-removable head (tight head) drums with a minimum total capacity of 216,5 l
DEFSTAN 00-35(PT4)/4(2006) : 2006 ENVIRONMENTAL HANDBOOK FOR DEFENCE MATERIEL - PART 4: NATURAL ENVIRONMENTS
DEFSTAN 91-27/3(2003) : 2003 GREASE, AUTOMOTIVE AND ARTILLERY NATO CODE: G-403 JOINT SERVICE DESIGNATION: XG-279
DEFSTAN 81-133/3(2016) : 2016 PAPER, KRAFT, CREPED, WET- STRENGTHENED OR ANTI-BLEED
BS EN 10230-1:2000 Steel wire nails Loose nails for general applications
BS EN 13394:2001 Packaging. Specification for non-metallic tensional strapping
DEFSTAN 81-77/6(2014) : 2014 PACKAGING OF SMALL ROBUST ELECTRICAL, ELECTRONIC, ELECTRO-MECHANICAL ASSEMBLIES AND SEALED ELECTRICAL INDICATING INSTRUMENTS
DEFSTAN 81-80/4(2014) : 2014 PACKAGING OF TRANSFORMERS AND INDUCTORS
BS EN 13246:2001 Packaging. Specification for tensional steel strapping
DEFSTAN 81-119/3(2016) : 2016 CROSS-LINKED EXPANDED ETHYLENE-VINYL ACETATE SHEETS AND MOULDINGS
DEFSTAN 81-122/3(2006) : 2006 POLYETHYLENE, BUBBLE FILM, FOR PACKAGING
BS ISO 6780:2003 Flat pallets for intercontinental materials handling. Principal dimensions and tolerances
DEFSTAN 81-120/3(2006) : 2006 MEDIUM DENSITY FIBREBOARD FOR PACKAGING APPLICATIONS
DEFSTAN 80-117/3(2004) : 2004 SYNTHETIC RUBBER RESIN ADHESIVE NO 7
APP 22 : 2015 MILITARY PALLETS, PACKAGES AND CONTAINERS
DEFSTAN 81-003/11(2017) : 2017 CASES, WOOD
BS ISO 21067:2007 Packaging. Vocabulary
BS 7116:1990 Specification for double sided pressure sensitive adhesive tapes
DEFSTAN 81-41(PT4)/8(2015) : 2015 PACKAGING OF DEFENCE MATERIEL - PART 4: SERVICE PACKAGING INSTRUCTION SHEET (SPIS)
DEFSTAN 81-83/3(2006) : 2006 BONDED POLYURETHANE CHIPFOAM
DEFSTAN 00-35(PT5)/4(2006) : 2006 ENVIRONMENTAL HANDBOOK FOR DEFENCE MATERIEL - PART 5: INDUCED MECHANICAL ENVIRONMENTS
DEFSTAN 81-23/6(2015) : 2015 CASES, BOARD, COLLAPSIBLE
AEPP-1 : 2001 NATO REQUIREMENTS FOR REUSABLE CONTAINERS
DEFSTAN 00-35(PT6)/4(2006) : 2006 ENVIRONMENTAL HANDBOOK FOR DEFENCE MATERIEL - PART 6: INDUCED CLIMATIC, CHEMICAL AND BIOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENTS
DEFSTAN 81-65/5(2014) : 2014 PACKAGING OF ELECTRONIC PANELS AND EQUIPMENT, WHICH MAY CONTAIN ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE SENSITIVE DEVICES
DEFSTAN 81-14/8(2013) : 2013 CASES, WOOD (BATTEN AND BOARD CONSTRUCTION)
BS 1210:1963 Specification for wood screws
STANAG 4398 : 0 NATO REQUIREMENTS FOR REUSABLE CONTAINERS AEPP 1
DEFSTAN 91-102/2(2000) : 2000 LUBRICATING OIL, CORROSION PREVENTIVE, SMALL ARMS AND LIGHT CALIBER WEAPONS NATO CODE: O-157 JOINT SERVICE DESIGNATION: OX-24
DEFSTAN 91-105/2(2003) : 2003 GREASE, MULTIPURPOSE: HEAVY DUTY NATO CODE: G-421 JOINT SERVICE DESIGNATION: XG-291
BS 6125:1981 Specification for natural fibre cords, lines and twines
DEFSTAN 81-116/3(2007) : 2007 EXPANDED POLYETHYLENE SHEET, TYPES GP AND QX, GRADES A, B, C AND D
DEFSTAN 91-40/3(2002) : 2002 CORROSION PREVENTIVE OIL: AIRCRAFT ENGINE, PISTON, METALLIC NATO CODE: C-615 JOINT SERVICE DESIGNATION: PX-27
DEFSTAN 81-41(PT2)/8(2015) : 2015 PACKAGING OF DEFENCE MATERIEL - PART 2: DESIGN
DEFSTAN 00-35(PT1)/4(2006) : 2006 ENVIRONMENTAL HANDBOOK FOR DEFENCE MATERIEL - PART 1: CONTROL AND MANAGEMENT
BS ISO 27831-1:2008 Metallic and other inorganic coatings. Cleaning and preparation of metal surfaces Ferrous metals and alloys
DEFSTAN 81-130/4(2010) : 2010 THE TRANSPORTATION, HANDLING, STORAGE AND PACKAGING OF MAGNETICALLY SENSITIVE EQUIPMENT
DEFSTAN 00-088/3(2017) : 2017 PACKAGING FOR AMMUNITION AND EXPLOSIVES
DEFSTAN 81-99/4(2016) : 2016 PAPER WRAPPING OR LOCATION
DEFSTAN 81-48/3(2006) : 2006 PAPER, KRAFT UNION
BS EN 14592 : 2008 TIMBER STRUCTURES - DOWEL-TYPE FASTENERS - REQUIREMENTS
BS EN 61340-5-1:2016 Electrostatics Protection of electronic devices from electrostatic phenomena. General requirements
BS 7195(1989) : 1989 GUIDE FOR PREVENTION OF CORROSION OF METALS CAUSED BY VAPOURS FROM ORGANIC MATERIALS
DEFSTAN 81-58/4(2015) : 2015 PACKAGING OF CONNECTORS, ELECTRICAL
DEFSTAN 81-5/8(2014) : 2014 CRATES, WOOD
BS 3837-1:2004 Expanded polystyrene boards Boards and blocks manufactured from expandable beads. Requirements and test methods
BS 1133-18:1991 Packaging code Packaging in glass
DEFSTAN 81-41(PT6)/9(2015) : 2015 PACKAGING OF DEFENCE MATERIEL - PART 6: PACKAGE MARKING
DEFSTAN 81-8/7(2015) : 2015 CASES, WOOD (METAL EDGED CONSTRUCTION)
DEFSTAN 81-113/3(2016) : 2016 CASES, WOOD, COLLAPSIBLE, REAUSABLE
BS 3964:1980 Specification for flexible vulcanized fibre sheets
BS 7529:1991 Specification for desiccant activated clay
DEFSTAN 00-35(PT2)/4(2006) : 2006 ENVIRONMENTAL HANDBOOK FOR DEFENCE MATERIEL - PART 2: ENVIRONMENTAL TRIALS PROGRAMME DERIVATION AND ASSESSMENT METHODOLOGIES
DEFSTAN 00-035(PT3)/5(2017) : 2017 ENVIRONMENTAL HANDBOOK FOR DEFENCE MATERIEL - PART 3: ENVIRONMENTAL TEST METHODS
BS EN 12765:2001 Classification of thermosetting wood adhesives for non-structural applications
DEFSTAN 01-5/18(2016) : 2016 FUELS, LUBRICANTS AND ASSOCIATED PRODUCTS
BS 1133-1.3(1989) : 1989 PACKAGING CODE - INTRODUCTION TO PACKAGING
DEFSTAN 91-091/9(2016) : 2016 TURBINE FUEL, AVIATION KEROSINE TYPE, JET A-1 NATO CODE: F-35 JOINT SERVICE DESIGNATION: AVTUR
DEFSTAN 81-1/5(2014) : 2014 FIBREBOARD, SOLID, KRAFT-LINED CHIPBOARD
DEFSTAN 81-68/5(2016) : 2016 BAGS, DESICCANT, SILICA GEL, OR ACTIVATED CLAY
DEFSTAN 00-003/5(2016) : 2016 DESIGN GUIDANCE FOR THE TRANSPORTABILITY OF EQUIPMENT
DEFSTAN 80-83/3(2002) : 2002 CORROSION PREVENTIVE, HARD FILM, TRANSPARENT: COLD APPLICATION JOINT SERVICE DESIGNATION: PX-32
BS EN 300:2006 Oriented strand boards (OSB). Definitions, classification and specifications
BS EN 12481:2001 Self adhesive tapes. Terminology
DEFSTAN 81-21/6(2015) : 2015 CASES, FIBREBOARD AND WOOD
BS 1204:1993 Specification for type MR phenolic and aminoplastic synthetic resin adhesives for wood
DEFSTAN 81-56/5(2014) : 2014 PACKAGING OF PISTONS, ASSEMBLED OR UNASSEMBLED AND PISTON SETS
BS 1702:1950 Specification for mild steel drums (heavy duty - fixed ends)
BS 1133-7(1967) : AMD 6040 PACKAGING CODE - PAPER AND BOARD CONTAINERS
MIL-I-8835 Revision A:1984 INDICATOR, HUMIDITY, CARD, CHEMICALLY IMPREGNATED
DEFSTAN 81-135/2(2007) : 2007 CASES, WOOD, PACKING (BOARD OR PANEL AND BATTEN CONSTRUCTION)
BS ISO 27831-2:2008 Metallic and other inorganic coatings. Cleaning and preparation of metal surfaces Non-ferrous metals and alloys
DEFSTAN 81-78/4(2014) : 2014 PACKAGING OF FRACTIONAL HORSEPOWER MOTORS, ELECTRICAL
DEFSTAN 93-35/2(2004) : 2004 EXPANDED POLYSTYRENE MOULDINGS, TYPE GP AND QX
DEFSTAN 93-97/2(2004) : 2004 POLYETHYLENE FILM, BLACK, ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE
DEFSTAN 81-71/5(2015) : 2015 CASES, WOOD, PACKING, REUSABLE
BS EN 923:2015 Adhesives. Terms and definitions
BS 2540:1991 Specification for granular desiccant silica gel
DEFSTAN 81-30/5(2016) : 2016 PAPER, WRAPPING
STANAG 2828 : 2015 MILITARY PALLETS, PACKAGES AND CONTAINERS
DEFSTAN 81-112/2(2004) : 2004 BAGS, ELECTROSTATIC SHIELDING
DEFSTAN 81-129/3(2015) : 2015 WRAPPING, MOULDABLE, WAXED, GREASE-RESISTING
DEFSTAN 81-15/6(2015) : 2015 CARTONS AND BOXES, FIBREBOARD
BS 3379(2005) : 2005 COMBUSTION MODIFIED FLEXIBLE POLYURETHANE CELLULAR MATERIALS FOR LOADBEARING APPLICATIONS - SPECIFICATION
DEFSTAN 81-12/8(2014) : 2014 CASES, WOOD (PANEL AND BATTEN CONSTRUCTION)
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
DEFSTAN 81-125/4(2015) : 2015 ELECTROSTATIC CONDUCTIVE FOAM SHEET
DEFSTAN 81-134/3(2016) : 2016 PAPER, KRAFT, POLYETHYLENE COATED (HEAT SEALABLE)
DEFSTAN 81-60/4(2014) : 2014 PACKAGING OF GASKETS, SEALS, 'O' RINGS, GROMMETS AND SIMILAR MATERIEL
BS 4J 11:1991 Specification for pressure-sensitive adhesive paper masking tape
DEFSTAN 81-136/3(2014) : 2014 PACKAGING OF METAL PIPES AND PIPE ASSEMBLIES
DEFSTAN 81-93/3(2005) : 2005 PAPER, WRAPPING GREASE-RESISTING
DEFSTAN 81-145/2(2015) : 2015 TAPE, PRESSURE-SENSITIVE ADHESIVE FOR GENERAL PACKAGING
DEFSTAN 81-27/7(2015) : 2015 PLYWOOD FOR MILITARY PACKAGING APPLICATIONS
DEFSTAN 81-39/6(2015) : 2015 PACKAGING OF RUBBER HOSES, PLASTICS HOSES; AND HOSE ASSEMBLIES
DEFSTAN 81-36/5(2014) : 2014 PACKAGING OF SWITCHES
BS EN 636 : 2012 PLYWOOD - SPECIFICATIONS
DEFSTAN 68-69/1(1990) : 1990 SILICONE COMPOUND ELECTRICAL INSULATING NATO CODE S - 736 JOINT SERVICE DESIGNATION XG - 250
DEFSTAN 81-073/4(2016) : 2016 GUIDE ON USE OF CAPTIVE FASTENERS
BS 1764:1973 Specification for nominal diameters of round built-up tins
DEFSTAN 91-113/2(2007) : 2007 LUBRICATING OIL, ENGINE: SEVERE DUTY DIESEL, EXTENDED SERVICE - SAE 10W/30 NATO CODE: O-1176 JOINT SERVICE DESIGNATION: OMD-90
BS 245:1976 Specification for mineral solvents (white spirit and related hydrocarbon solvents) for paints and other purposes
DEFSTAN 81-75/3(2005) : 2005 BARRIER MATERIAL, ALUMINIUM FOIL LAMINATE, FLEXIBLE, HEAT SEALABLE, WATER-VAPOUR RESISTANT
DEFSTAN 81-86/3(2007) : 2007 METAL FITTINGS FOR WOODEN CONTAINERS
DEFSTAN 81-46/4(2015) : 2015 BOARD, CORRUGATED, DOUBLE-FACED (TYPES A, B AND C)
BS 5707:1997 Specification for preparations of wood preservatives in organic solvents
DEFSTAN 81-041(PT1)/9(2016) : 2016 PACKAGING OF DEFENCE MATERIEL - PART 1: INTRODUCTION TO DEFENCE PACKAGING REQUIREMENTS
DEFSTAN 81-55/6(2013) : 2013 PACKAGING OF MECHANICAL COMPONENTS
DEFSTAN 91-38/2(2015) : 2015 PETROLATUM, TECHNICAL JOINT SERVICE DESIGNATION: PX-6 PETROLATUM, TECHNICAL NATO CODE NO: S-743 JOINT SERVICE DESIGNATION: PX-7
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
BS EN 1995-1-1 : 2012 EUROCODE 5: DESIGN OF TIMBER STRUCTURES - PART 1-1: GENERAL - COMMON RULES AND RULES FOR BUILDINGS
DEFSTAN 00-35/2(1996) : 1996 AMD 1 1997 ENVIRONMENTAL HANDBOOK FOR DEFENCE MATERIEL
BS 4881:1993 Specification for polypropylene film cords, lines and twines
DEFSTAN 93-116/3(2016) : 2016 POLYETHYLENE (LOW DENSITY) FILM FOR PACKAGING TYPES 1, 2 AND 3
DEFSTAN 81-41(PT5)/7(2014) : 2014 PACKAGING OF DEFENCE MATERIEL - PART 5 - PACKAGING PROCESSES
DEFSTAN 81-29/5(2014) : 2014 HANDLES, WEBBING OR ROPE, WITH METAL BRACKETS OR WOOD BLOCKS FOR USE ON CONTAINERS
DEFSTAN 81-101/3(2016) : 2016 REUSABLE WATER VAPOUR RESISTANT BAGS FOR ENGINE CHANGE UNITS, PROPULSION UNITS, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT
BS 7200:1989 Specification for synthetic-fibre needlefelts
DEFSTAN 80-217/1(2002) : 2002 CORROSION PREVENTIVE COMPOUND: SOFT FILM, COLD APPLICATION NATO CODE: C-614 JOINT SERVICES DESIGNATION: PX-1

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