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  • DEFSTAN 81-41(PT5)/6(2008) : 2008

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    PACKAGING OF DEFENCE MATERIEL - PART 5: PACKAGING PROCESSES

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Superseded date:  24-05-2014

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  01-01-2008

    Publisher:  UK Ministry of Defence Standards

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    Foreword
    Introduction
    SECTION 1 - GENERAL
    1 Scope
    2 Warning
    3 Normative References
    SECTION 2 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR PRESERVATION PROCESSES
    4 Climatic Protection Requirements
    SECTION 3 - CLEANING, DEGREASING AND DRYING PROCESSES
    5 Process C1 - Vacant
    6 Process C2 - Metallic Materiel, Solvent Cleaning and
       Degreasing with Inhibited Trichloroethylene
    7 Process C3 - Metallic Materiel, Solvent Cleaning and
       Degreasing with Hydrocarbon Solvent, Kerosene or White Spirit
    8 Process C4 - Metallic Materiel, Cleaning and Degreasing
       with Detergent Solution
    9 Process C5 - Vacant
    10 Process C6 - Vacant
    11 Process C7 - Vacant
    12 Process C8 - Vacant
    13 Process C9 - Vacant
    14 Process C10 - Non-Metallic and Composite Materiel: Cleaning
       and Drying by Air Blow, Vacuum Cleaner, Wiping or Washing
    15 Process C11 - Drying Of Metallic Materiel: Drying by Hot
       Air Oven, Infra-Red Heating, Air Blow or Wiping
    SECTION 4 - PROTECTION AND PRESERVATION PROCESSES
    16 Process C12 - Temporary Protection of Metallic Materiel
       with Antifreeze
    17 Process C13 - Vacant
    18 Process C14 - Vacant
    19 Process C15 - Vacant
    20 Process C16 - Application of Temporary Protective to
       Metallic Materiel: Hard Film, Solvent Deposited
    21 Process C17 - Application of Temporary Protective to
       Metallic Materiel: Soft Film, Solvent Deposited
    22 Process C18 - Application of Temporary Protective to
       Metallic Materiel: Soft Film, Grease
    23 Process C19 - Application of Silicone Compound XG-250
       to Ferrous Metal Components Containing Rubber
    24 Process C20 - Application of Corrosion Preventive
       Compound PX-11 to Metallic Materiel
    25 Process C21 - Application of Temporary Protective to
       Metallic Materiel: Oil Film
    26 Process C22 - Vacant
    27 Process C23 - Vacant
    28 Process C24 - Vacant
    29 Process C25 - Vacant
    30 Process C26 - Vacant
    31 Process C27 - Vacant
    32 Process C28 - Vacant
    33 Process C29 - Vacant
    34 Process C30 - Vacant
    35 Process C31 - Vacant
    36 Process C32 - Vacant
    37 Process C33 - Protection of Woollen Materiel Against
       Moths
    38 Process C34 - Vacant
    39 Process C35 - Treatment of Rubber Materiel with Dusting
       Powder
    40 Process C36 - Vacant
    41 Process C37 - Vacant
    42 Process C38 - Vacant
    43 Process C39 - Vacant
    44 Process C40 - Vacant
    SECTION 5 - WRAPPING APPLICATIONS
    45 Process C41 - Application of Primary Wrapping Materials
    46 Process C42 - Application of Outer Wrappings
    47 Process C43 - Application of Waterproof Paper as a
       Waterproof Barrier
    48 Process C44 - Application of Polyethylene Film and
       Polyethylene-Coated Paper as a Waterproof, Water
       Vapour-Resistant or Water Vapour-Proof Barrier
    49 Process C45 - Application of Wrapping, Mouldable, Waxed,
       Grease-Resisting, Def Stan 81-129, as a Waterproof Barrier
    50 Process C46 - Vacant
    51 Process C47 - Application of Metal Foil Laminated Sheet
       as a Water Vapour-Proof Barrier
    52 Process C48 - Application of Metal Foil Laminated Sheet
       or Polyethylene Film as Water Vapour-Proof or Water
       Vapour-Resistant Barriers in the Form of Floating Bags
    53 Process C49 - Protection of Wrapping and Barrier Materials
       from Sharp Edges, Corners and Projections
    54 Process C50 - Vacant
    55 Process C51 - Vacant
    56 Process C52 - Vacant
    57 Process C53- Vacant
    58 Process C54 - Vacant
    59 Process C55 - Vacant
    60 Process C56- Vacant
    61 Process C57 - Vacant
    62 Process C58 - Vacant
    63 Process C59 - Vacant
    SECTION 6 - DESICCATION
    64 Process C60 - The Use of Desiccant
    65 Process C61 Vacant
    SECTION 7 - PACKING AND LOCATION OF AN ITEM IN CONTAINERS
    66 Process D1 - Packing an Item in a Container using a
       Space-Filling Material
    67 Process D2 - Vacant
    68 Process D3 - Packing an Item in a Container using Corrugated
       Paper, Embossed Kraft Paper, Polyethylene Bubble Film,
       Cellulose Wadding or Crimped Multi-Ply Kraft Sheet
    69 Process D4 - Location of an Item in a Container using
       Expanded Polystyrene Fitments
    70 Process D5 - Location of an Item in a Container using
       Fabricated Paper Fitments
    71 Process D6 - Location of an Item in a Container using
       Blocking and Bracing
    72 Process D7 - Packing an Item in a Container using
       Resilient Pads
    73 Process D8 - Packing an Item in a Container using A
       Spring Device
    74 Process D9 - Vacant
    75 Process D10 - Vacant
    SECTION 8 - CONTAINER CLOSURE AND REINFORCEMENT PROCESSES
    76 Process D11 Closure of Containers using Steel Wire Nails
    77 Process D12 - Closure of Containers using Wood Screws
    78 Process D13 - Vacant
    79 Process D14 - Closure of Containers using Wire Staples
       or Tenterhooks
    80 Process D15 - Vacant
    81 Process D16 - Closure of Containers using Adhesive Tapes
    82 Process D17 - Closure of Containers by Sewing with Twine
    83 Process D18 - Closure of Containers by Tying with Wire
    84 Process D19 - Closure Reinforcement of Containers
    85 Process D20 - Closure of Containers, Fibreboard and Wood
       with Overlapping Flaps
    86 Process D21 - Vacant
    87 Process D22 - Vacant
    88 Process D23 - Vacant
    89 Process D24 - Vacant
    90 Process D25 - Vacant
    91 Process D26 - Vacant
    92 Process D27 - Vacant
    93 Process D28 - Vacant
    94 Process D29 - Vacant
    95 Process D30 - Vacant
    SECTION 9 - PRESERVATION OF TIMBER
    96 Process D31 - Preservation of Timber and Plywood
    SECTION 10 - ADHESIVES
    97 Process D32 - Application of Adhesives

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    Describes production processes applicable to the packaging of Defence materiel. It includes preservation and packing processes appropriate to Military Packaging Levels.

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    Development Note Supersedes DEFSTAN 81-41(PT5)/5(2002). (06/2008)
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher UK Ministry of Defence Standards
    Status Superseded
    Superseded By
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    Standards Referenced By This Book - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    DEFSTAN 81-80/3(2008) : 2008 PACKAGING OF TRANSFORMERS AND INDUCTORS
    DEFSTAN 81-56/5(2014) : 2014 PACKAGING OF PISTONS, ASSEMBLED OR UNASSEMBLED AND PISTON SETS
    DEFSTAN 81-87/4(2014) : 2014 PACKAGING OF HANDSETS, HEADSETS, MICROPHONES, ANCILLARY PARTS AND ACCESSORIES
    DEFSTAN 81-65/4(2008) : 2008 PACKAGING OF ELECTRONIC PANELS AND EQUIPMENT WHICH MAY CONTAIN ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE SENSITIVE DEVICES
    DEFSTAN 81-130/4(2010) : 2010 THE TRANSPORTATION, HANDLING, STORAGE AND PACKAGING OF MAGNETICALLY SENSITIVE EQUIPMENT
    DEFSTAN 81-144/2(2013) : 2013 REUSABLE MOULDED PLASTIC EQUIPMENT CASES FOR MILITARY PACKAGING
    DEFSTAN 08-107/3(2013) : 2013 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DESIGN OF ELECTROTECHNICAL AND NAVAL WEAPON EQUIPMENT
    DEFSTAN 81-77/5(2014) : 2014 PACKAGING OF SMALL ROBUST ELECTRICAL, ELECTRONIC AND/OR ELECTRO-MECHANICAL ASSEMBLIES
    DEFSTAN 81-65/5(2014) : 2014 PACKAGING OF ELECTRONIC PANELS AND EQUIPMENT, WHICH MAY CONTAIN ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE SENSITIVE DEVICES
    DEFSTAN 81-108/4(2014) : 2014 FIBREBOARD, CORRUGATED DOUBLE FACED 'E' FLUTE
    DEFSTAN 81-3/9(2010) : 2010 CASES, WOOD (COMB-JOINTED CONSTRUCTION)
    DEFSTAN 81-41(PT1)/7(2013) : 2013 PACKAGING OF DEFENCE MATERIEL - PART 1: INTRODUCTION TO DEFENCE PACKAGING REQUIREMENTS
    DEFSTAN 81-39/5(2012) : 2012 PACKAGING OF RUBBER HOSES, PLASTICS HOSES, AND HOSE ASSEMBLIES
    DEFSTAN 81-1/5(2014) : 2014 FIBREBOARD, SOLID, KRAFT-LINED CHIPBOARD
    DEFSTAN 02-860/1(2010) : 2010 REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DESIGN AND MANUFACTURE OF PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
    DEFSTAN 81-66/4(2014) : 2014 PACKAGING OF ELECTRICAL CABLE ASSEMBLIES AND WIRING HARNESSES
    DEFSTAN 81-55/6(2013) : 2013 PACKAGING OF MECHANICAL COMPONENTS
    DEFSTAN 81-5/8(2014) : 2014 CRATES, WOOD
    DEFSTAN 81-60/3(2009) : 2009 PACKAGING OF GASKETS, SEALS, 'O' RINGS, GROMMETS AND SIMILAR MATERIEL
    DEFSTAN 81-41(PT4)/6(2008) : 2008 PACKAGING OF DEFENCE MATERIEL - PART 4: DOCUMENTATION
    DEFSTAN 81-61/3(2008) : 2008 PRESERVATION AND PACKAGING OF VEHICLE TYPE RADIATORS AND HEAT EXCHANGERS
    DEFSTAN 81-41(PT4)/7(2013) : 2013 PACKAGING OF DEFENCE MATERIEL - PART 4: SERVICE PACKAGING INSTRUCTION SHEET (SPIS)
    DEFSTAN 81-63/3(2009) : 2009 PACKAGING OF FUEL INJECTION PUMPS AND FUEL INJECTORS
    DEFSTAN 81-12/8(2014) : 2014 CASES, WOOD (PANEL AND BATTEN CONSTRUCTION)
    DEFSTAN 81-55/5(2009) : 2009 PACKAGING OF MECHANICAL COMPONENTS
    DEFSTAN 81-74/5(2010) : 2010 PACKAGING OF SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES INCLUDING ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE SENSITIVE DEVICES (ESDS)
    DEFSTAN 81-58/3(2009) : 2009 PACKAGING OF CONNECTORS, ELECTRICAL
    DEFSTAN 81-72/3(2009) : 2009 PRESERVATION OF CYLINDER BLOCKS (WITH OR WITHOUT PISTONS) AND CYLINDER HEADS
    DEFSTAN 81-87/3(2009) : 2009 PACKAGING OF HANDSETS, HEADSETS, MICROPHONES, ANCILLARY PARTS AND ACCESSORIES
    DEFSTAN 81-36/5(2014) : 2014 PACKAGING OF SWITCHES
    DEFSTAN 81-78/3(2008) : 2008 PACKAGING OF FRACTIONAL HORSEPOWER MOTORS, ELECTRICAL
    DEFSTAN 81-32/6(2012) : 2012 PACKAGING OF BALL AND ROLLER BEARINGS
    DEFSTAN 02-250(PT0)/1(2013) : 2013 MARITIME SUPPORT MANAGEMENT - PART 0: GENERAL INFORMATION FOR TYPE A AND TYPE B SUPPORT
    DEFSTAN 81-144/1(2009) : 2009 REUSABLE MOULDED PLASTIC EQUIPMENT CASES FOR MILITARY PACKAGING
    DEFSTAN 81-62/4(2014) : 2014 PRESERVATION OF MECHANICAL POWER TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLIES
    DEFSTAN 81-136/2(2009) : 2009 PACKAGING OF METAL PIPES AND PIPE ASSEMBLIES
    DEFSTAN 81-35/4(2014) : 2014 PACKAGING OF SHUNTS, INSTRUMENTS (EXTERNAL TYPE) FOR USE WITH ELECTRICAL INDICATING INSTRUMENTS
    DEFSTAN 81-56/4(2010) : 2010 PACKAGING OF PISTONS, ASSEMBLED OR UNASSEMBLED AND PISTON SETS

    Standards Referencing This Book - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    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 81-108/2(2002) : 2002 FIBREBOARD, CORRUGATED DOUBLE FACED 'E' FLUTE
    DEFSTAN 81-1/4(2003) : 2003 FIBREBOARD, SOLID, KRAFT-LINED CHIPBOARD
    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 81-120/3(2006) : 2006 MEDIUM DENSITY FIBREBOARD FOR PACKAGING APPLICATIONS
    DEFSTAN 80-117/3(2004) : 2004 SYNTHETIC RUBBER RESIN ADHESIVE NO 7
    DEFSTAN 81-47/3(2007) : 2007 TAPE, PRESSURE-SENSITIVE ADHESIVE (WATER-RESISTANT FILM)
    BS 7116:1990 Specification for double sided pressure sensitive adhesive tapes
    DEFSTAN 81-27/5(2002) : 2002 PLYWOOD FOR MILITARY PACKAGING APPLICATIONS
    DEFSTAN 81-83/3(2006) : 2006 BONDED POLYURETHANE CHIPFOAM
    DEFSTAN 75-2/4(2004) : 2004 TAPE, PRESSURE-SENSITIVE ADHESIVE (FABRIC)
    DEFSTAN 75-1/4(2004) : 2004 TAPE PRESSURE-SENSITIVE ADHESIVE (WATER-RESISTANT, CONFORMABLE)
    DEFSTAN 81-41(PT2)/6(2005) : 2005 PACKAGING OF DEFENCE MATERIEL - PART 2: DESIGN
    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 91-105/2(2003) : 2003 GREASE, MULTIPURPOSE: HEAVY DUTY NATO CODE: G-421 JOINT SERVICE DESIGNATION: XG-291
    DEFSTAN 81-125/3(2006) : 2006 ELECTROSTATIC CONDUCTIVE FOAM SHEET
    DEFSTAN 81-110/2(2002) : 2002 PAPER, KRAFT, EMBOSSED, FOUR PLY (FOR SPACE FILLING)
    DEFSTAN 81-116/3(2007) : 2007 EXPANDED POLYETHYLENE SHEET, TYPES GP AND QX, GRADES A, B, C AND D
    DEFSTAN 80-57/5(2004) : 2004 ADHESIVE RUBBER RESIN NO 3 AND NO 5
    DEFSTAN 91-38/1(1978) : 1978 PETROLATUM, TECHNICAL JOINT SERVICE DESIGNATION: PX-6 PETROLATUM, TECHNICAL NATO CODE NO: S-743 JOINT SERVICE DESIGNATION: PX-7
    DEFSTAN 81-129/2(2004) : 2004 WRAPPING, MOULDABLE, WAXED, GREASE-RESISTING
    DEFSTAN 81-48/3(2006) : 2006 PAPER, KRAFT UNION
    DEFSTAN 03-21/4(2008) : 2008 MECHANICAL METHODS FOR THE INDUCEMENT OF RESIDUAL SURFACE COMPRESSIVE STRESSES
    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
    DEFSTAN 79-16/2(2006) : 2006 DETERGENT SOLUTION, FOR THE CLEANING OF VEHICLES AND POWER PACKS IN PRESSURE WASHING MACHINES AND AUTOMATIC EQUIPMENT
    DEFSTAN 81-25/4(2006) : 2006 TAPE, PRESSURE-SENSITIVE ADHESIVE (WATER-RESISTANT FABRIC)
    BS 3964:1980 Specification for flexible vulcanized fibre sheets
    DEFSTAN 81-30/3(2006) : 2006 PAPER, WRAPPING, WAXED
    DEFSTAN 81-106/2(2002) : 2002 BOARD, CORRUGATED (TWO-FLUTE, THREE-LINER) TYPES 1, 2 AND 3
    BS EN 12765:2001 Classification of thermosetting wood adhesives for non-structural applications
    DEFSTAN 81-68/3(2002) : 2002 BAGS, DESICCANT, SILICA GEL AND BAGS, DESICCANT, ACTIVATED CLAY
    BS 5962:1980 Specifications for naphthalene (including test methods)
    DEFSTAN 81-46/3(2005) : 2005 BOARD, CORRUGATED, DOUBLE-FACED (TYPES A, B AND C)
    DEFSTAN 93-57/2(2004) : 2004 RUBBER SHEET, CELLULAR (CLOSED CELL, NON-OIL RESISTANT)
    BS EN 300:2006 Oriented strand boards (OSB). Definitions, classification and specifications
    BS 1204:1993 Specification for type MR phenolic and aminoplastic synthetic resin adhesives for wood
    DEFSTAN 68-148/2(1998) : 1998 SOLVENT FOR CLEANING ELECTRICAL AND AEROSPACE EQUIPMENT
    DEFSTAN 80-167/3(2006) : 2006 ADHESIVE, HOT MELT, FOR PACKAGING PURPOSES
    DEFSTAN 81-89/3(2006) : 2006 PAPER, TISSUE, WRAPPING
    DEFSTAN 81-115/2(2002) : 2002 BOARD, CORRUGATED (THREE-FLUTE, FOUR-LINER) MEDIUM GRADE
    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 81-130/3(2007) : 2007 THE TRANSPORTATION, HANDLING, STORAGE AND PACKAGING OF MAGNETICALLY SENSITIVE EQUIPMENT
    DEFSTAN 81-133/2(2005) : 2005 PAPER, KRAFT, CREPED, WET-STRENGTHENED
    DEFSTAN 81-107/2(2002) : 2002 BOARD, CORRUGATED (THREE-FLUTE, FOUR-LINER) HEAVY DUTY GRADE
    BS 3379(2005) : 2005 COMBUSTION MODIFIED FLEXIBLE POLYURETHANE CELLULAR MATERIALS FOR LOADBEARING APPLICATIONS - SPECIFICATION
    DEFSTAN 80-34/3(1995) : 1995 CORROSION PREVENTIVE, OIL, THIN FILM JOINT SERVICE DESIGNATION: PX-4
    BS 4J 11:1991 Specification for pressure-sensitive adhesive paper masking tape
    DEFSTAN 75-3/4(2004) : 2004 TAPE PRESSURE-SENSITIVE ADHESIVE (WATER-RESISTANT, TRANSPARENT)
    DEFSTAN 81-93/3(2005) : 2005 PAPER, WRAPPING GREASE-RESISTING
    DEFSTAN 91-91/6(2008) : 2008 TURBINE FUEL, AVIATION KEROSINE TYPE, JET A-1 NATO CODE: F-35 JOINT SERVICE DESIGNATION: AVTUR
    DEFSTAN 68-69/1(1990) : 1990 SILICONE COMPOUND ELECTRICAL INSULATING NATO CODE S - 736 JOINT SERVICE DESIGNATION XG - 250
    DEFSTAN 81-99/2(2003) : 2003 PAPER, CORRUGATED, SINGLE-FACED, COARSE FLUTE
    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
    BS 5707:1997 Specification for preparations of wood preservatives in organic solvents
    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 4881:1993 Specification for polypropylene film cords, lines and twines
    DEFSTAN 81-128/2(2004) : 2004 WADDING, CELLULOSE
    DEFSTAN 68-127/2(2003) : 2003 AMD 1 2003 ANTIFREEZE: INHIBITED ETHANEDIOL - NATO CODE: S-757 - JOINT SERVICE DESIGNATION: AL-39
    DEFSTAN 80-186/1(1994) : 1994 PX-31, CORROSION PREVENTIVE COMPOUND: HARD FILM, COLD APPLICATION
    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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