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  • DEFSTAN 81-41(PT2)/8(2015) : 2015

    Superseded A superseded Standard is one, which is fully replaced by another Standard, which is a new edition of the same Standard.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    Superseded date:  14-01-2017

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  01-01-2015

    Publisher:  UK Ministry of Defence Standards

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    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

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

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    Development Note 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)
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher UK Ministry of Defence Standards
    Status Superseded
    Supersedes

    Standards Referenced By This Book - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    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

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    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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