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DEFSTAN 81-41(PT2)/8(2015) : 2015
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PACKAGING OF DEFENCE MATERIEL - PART 2: DESIGN
Hardcopy , PDF
14-01-2017
English
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)
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Standard
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106
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UK Ministry of Defence Standards
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Superseded
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Supersedes |
DEFSTAN 81-3/10(2015) : 2015 | CASES, WOOD (COMB-JOINTED CONSTRUCTION) |
DEFSTAN 81-71/5(2015) : 2015 | CASES, WOOD, PACKING, REUSABLE |
DEFSTAN 81-073/4(2016) : 2016 | GUIDE ON USE OF CAPTIVE FASTENERS |
DEFSTAN 02-327/4(2016) : 2016 | STANDARDS FOR DEFENCE REQUIREMENTS AND GUIDANCE FOR THE PROCUREMENT OF PUMPS FOR AUXILIARY SYSTEMS |
DEFSTAN 61-021 SUPP113/1(2017) : INTERIM | GENERAL SPECIFICATION FOR BATTERIES - SUPPLEMENT 113: SPECIFICATION FOR ALKALINE MANGANESE DIOXIDE BATTERY 9V, NSN 6135-99-597-0544 NSN 6135-99-840-6492 |
DEFSTAN 61-021 SUPP42/4(2017) : INTERIM | GENERAL SPECIFICATION FOR BATTERIES - SUPPLEMENT 42: SEALED LEAD ACID BATTERY 12V 110 AH (MINIMUM) NSN 6140-99-219-2903, NSN 6140-99-690-6632, NSN 6140-12-369-8589, NSN 6140-99-738-0574, NSN 6140-01-485-1472 |
DEFSTAN 81-70/4(2015) : 2015 | PRESERVATION OF ENGINES (GASOLINE AND DIESEL) |
DEFSTAN 81-30/5(2016) : 2016 | PAPER, WRAPPING |
DEFSTAN 81-8/7(2015) : 2015 | CASES, WOOD (METAL EDGED CONSTRUCTION) |
DEFSTAN 81-035/5(2017) : 2017 | PACKAGING OF ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC ITEMS |
DEFSTAN 81-101/3(2016) : 2016 | REUSABLE WATER VAPOUR RESISTANT BAGS FOR ENGINE CHANGE UNITS, PROPULSION UNITS, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT |
DEFSTAN 81-003/11(2017) : 2017 | CASES, WOOD |
DEFSTAN 68-278/2(2016) : 2016 | CLEANING PROCEDURES & STANDARDS FOR NAVAL OXYGEN SYSTEM COMPONENTS |
DEFSTAN 81-99/4(2016) : 2016 | PAPER WRAPPING OR LOCATION |
DEFSTAN 00-003/5(2016) : 2016 | DESIGN GUIDANCE FOR THE TRANSPORTABILITY OF EQUIPMENT |
DEFSTAN 81-041(PT1)/9(2016) : 2016 | PACKAGING OF DEFENCE MATERIEL - PART 1: INTRODUCTION TO DEFENCE PACKAGING REQUIREMENTS |
DEFSTAN 00-003/6(2017) : 2017 | DESIGN GUIDANCE FOR THE TRANSPORTABILITY OF EQUIPMENT |
DEFSTAN 81-046/5(2017) : 2017 | BOARD, CORRUGATED, DOUBLE-FACED (TYPES A, B AND C) |
DEFSTAN 02-304(PT5)/3(2016) : 2016 | SHAFTING SYSTEMS & PROPULSORS - PART 5: REQUIREMENTS FOR HANDLING MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OF PROPELLERS FOR HM SURFACE SHIPS |
DEFSTAN 81-041(PT2)/9(2017) : 2017 | PACKAGING OF DEFENCE MATERIEL - PART 2: DESIGN |
DEFSTAN 81-015/7(2017) : 2017 | CONTAINERS, FIBREBOARD |
DEFSTAN 81-113/3(2016) : 2016 | CASES, WOOD, COLLAPSIBLE, REAUSABLE |
DEFSTAN 03-30/3(2005) : 2005 | TREATMENTS FOR THE PROTECTION FOR METAL PARTS OF SERVICE STORES AND EQUIPMENT AGAINST CORROSION |
DEFSTAN 81-25/5(2015) : 2015 | TAPE, PRESSURE-SENSITIVE ADHESIVE (WATER-RESISTANT FABRIC) |
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 91-27/3(2003) : 2003 | GREASE, AUTOMOTIVE AND ARTILLERY NATO CODE: G-403 JOINT SERVICE DESIGNATION: XG-279 |
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 81-105/3(2008) : 2008 | PAPER, TEXTILE, WRAPPING |
DEFSTAN 81-122/3(2006) : 2006 | POLYETHYLENE, BUBBLE FILM, FOR PACKAGING |
DEFSTAN 81-8/6(2007) : 2007 | CASES, WOOD (METAL EDGED CONSTRUCTION) |
DEFSTAN 81-110/3(2010) : 2010 | PAPER, KRAFT, EMBOSSED, FOUR PLY (FOR SPACE FILLING) |
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 |
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 81-23/6(2015) : 2015 | CASES, BOARD, COLLAPSIBLE |
AEPP-1 : 2001 | NATO REQUIREMENTS FOR REUSABLE CONTAINERS |
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) |
DEFSTAN 93-116/2(2007) : 2007 | POLYETHYLENE (LOW DENSITY) FILM FOR PACKAGING TYPES 1, 2 AND 3 |
BS 1210:1963 | Specification for wood screws |
DEFSTAN 00-3/4(2011) : 2011 | DESIGN GUIDANCE FOR THE TRANSPORTABILITY OF EQUIPMENT |
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 81-113/2(2006) : 2006 | CASES, WOOD, COLLAPSIBLE, REUSABLE |
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 01-5/17(2011) : 2011 | FUELS, LUBRICANTS AND ASSOCIATED PRODUCTS |
BS ISO 27831-1:2008 | Metallic and other inorganic coatings. Cleaning and preparation of metal surfaces Ferrous metals and alloys |
DEFSTAN 81-68/4(2008) : 2008 | BAGS, DESICCANT, SILICA GEL AND BAGS, DESICCANT, ACTIVATED CLAY |
DEFSTAN 81-130/4(2010) : 2010 | THE TRANSPORTATION, HANDLING, STORAGE AND PACKAGING OF MAGNETICALLY SENSITIVE EQUIPMENT |
DEFSTAN 81-48/3(2006) : 2006 | PAPER, KRAFT UNION |
BS EN 14592 : 2008 | TIMBER STRUCTURES - DOWEL-TYPE FASTENERS - REQUIREMENTS |
DEFSTAN 81-138/2(2006) : 2006 | PAPER, KRAFT, CREPED (ANTI-BLEED) |
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 81-9/6(2014) : 2014 | CARTON FIBREBOARD, FIXED-JOINT; DOUBLE-FACED CORRUGATED OR CRAFT-LINED CHIPBOARD |
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 81-58/3(2009) : 2009 | PACKAGING OF CONNECTORS, ELECTRICAL |
DEFSTAN 81-41(PT6)/9(2015) : 2015 | PACKAGING OF DEFENCE MATERIEL - PART 6: PACKAGE MARKING |
DEFSTAN 81-73/3(2007) : 2007 | GUIDE ON USE OF CAPTIVE FASTENERS |
DEFSTAN 81-99/3(2009) : 2009 | PAPER, CORRUGATED, SINGLE-FACED, COARSE FLUTE |
BS 3964:1980 | Specification for flexible vulcanized fibre sheets |
DEFSTAN 81-106/4(2013) : 2013 | BOARD, CORRUGATED (TWO-FLUTE, THREE LINER) TYPES 1, 2 AND 3 |
BS 7529:1991 | Specification for desiccant activated clay |
BS EN 12765:2001 | Classification of thermosetting wood adhesives for non-structural applications |
BS 5962:1980 | Specifications for naphthalene (including test methods) |
DEFSTAN 81-46/3(2005) : 2005 | BOARD, CORRUGATED, DOUBLE-FACED (TYPES A, B AND C) |
BS 1133-1.3(1989) : 1989 | PACKAGING CODE - INTRODUCTION TO PACKAGING |
DEFSTAN 81-1/5(2014) : 2014 | FIBREBOARD, SOLID, KRAFT-LINED CHIPBOARD |
DEFSTAN 00-88/2(2014) : 2014 | PACKAGING FOR AMMUNITION AND EXPLOSIVES |
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 81-47/4(2015) : 2015 | TAPE, PRESSURE-SENSITIVE ADHESIVE (WATER-RESISTANT FILM) |
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 |
DEFSTAN 81-107/4(2013) : 2013 | BOARD, CORRUGATED (THREE-FLUTE, FOUR LINER) HEAVY DUTY GRADE |
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) |
DEFSTAN 81-89/3(2006) : 2006 | PAPER, TISSUE, WRAPPING |
BS ISO 27831-2:2008 | Metallic and other inorganic coatings. Cleaning and preparation of metal surfaces Non-ferrous metals and alloys |
DEFSTAN 91-91/7(2011) : 2011 | TURBINE FUEL, KEROSINE TYPE, JET A-1 NATO CODE: F-35 JOINT SERVICE DESIGNATION: AVTUR |
DEFSTAN 81-78/4(2014) : 2014 | PACKAGING OF FRACTIONAL HORSEPOWER MOTORS, ELECTRICAL |
DEFSTAN 81-108/4(2014) : 2014 | FIBREBOARD, CORRUGATED DOUBLE FACED 'E' FLUTE |
DEFSTAN 93-35/2(2004) : 2004 | EXPANDED POLYSTYRENE MOULDINGS, TYPE GP AND QX |
DEFSTAN 93-97/2(2004) : 2004 | POLYETHYLENE FILM, BLACK, ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE |
BS EN 923:2015 | Adhesives. Terms and definitions |
DEFSTAN 81-133/2(2005) : 2005 | PAPER, KRAFT, CREPED, WET-STRENGTHENED |
DEFSTAN 81-115/3(2010) : 2010 | BOARD, CORRUGATED (THREE-FLUTE, FOUR-LINER) MEDIUM GRADE |
BS 2540:1991 | Specification for granular desiccant silica gel |
STANAG 2828 : 2015 | MILITARY PALLETS, PACKAGES AND CONTAINERS |
DEFSTAN 81-41(PT1)/8(2014) : 2014 | PACKAGING OF DEFENCE MATERIAL - PART 1: INTRODUCTION TO DEFENCE PACKAGING REQUIREMENTS |
DEFSTAN 81-71/4(2007) : 2007 | CASES, WOOD, PACKING, REUSABLE |
DEFSTAN 81-30/4(2014) : 2014 | PAPER, WRAPPING, WAXED |
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 81-3/9(2010) : 2010 | CASES, WOOD (COMB-JOINTED CONSTRUCTION) |
DEFSTAN 80-34/3(1995) : 1995 | CORROSION PREVENTIVE, OIL, THIN FILM JOINT SERVICE DESIGNATION: PX-4 |
DEFSTAN 81-125/4(2015) : 2015 | ELECTROSTATIC CONDUCTIVE FOAM SHEET |
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 81-101/2(2008) : 2008 | REUSABLE WATER VAPOUR RESISTANT BAGS FOR ENGINE CHANGE UNITS, PROPULSION UNITS AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT |
BS 1764:1973 | Specification for nominal diameters of round built-up tins |
DEFSTAN 81-119/2(2003) : 2003 | CROSS-LINKED EXPANDED ETHYLENE-VINYL ACETATE SHEETS AND MOULDINGS |
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 |
DEFSTAN 81-128/3(2015) : 2015 | WADDING, CELLULOSE |
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 |
BS 5707:1997 | Specification for preparations of wood preservatives in organic solvents |
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 |
DEFSTAN 81-134/2(2005) : 2005 | PAPER, KRAFT, POLYETHYLENE COATED (HEAT SEALABLE) |
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 81-28/6(2013) : 2013 | CARTONS, FIBREBOARD, FIXED JOINT, MULTI-WALLED, CORRUGATED, FOR MILITARY LEVEL PACKAGING GRADE A |
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 81-127/2(2003) : 2003 | PAPER, CREPED, KRAFT UNION, REINFORCED |
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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