PS Magazine - TB 43-PS-723
PS, The Preventative Maintenance Monthly
ISSUE 723
FEBRUARY 2013
54
PS 723
FEB 13
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Bundling:
Use this packaging method for military supply items
such as lumber, tent poles, stakes, rods, metal and non-metal pipes,
etc. Follow these steps:
1.±
Clean and dry the item.
2.±
Apply cushioning, dunnage or
blocking and bracing to any
individual items that might be
damaged. Use bundling material
that is as clean and dry as possible.
Use protective pads, like cushioning
or fiberboard, between the item
and the bundling material to keep
the strapping, wire or twine from
damaging the item.
3.±
Tie, strap or tape the item to form
the unit pack.
4.±
Apply markings according to MIL-
STD-129,
Military Marking for
Shipment and Storage.
Method±10
Method 10 gives physical and mechanical protection only. Use it for chemically
noncritical items, like corrosion-resistant metals or inert nonmetals including
crockery, ceramics or non-optical glass. Method 10 also works on items made
deterioration-resistant by metal plating, paint, primer or plastic coatings or similar
treatments/±nishes.
Examples
include motor
vehicle
bumpers and tires; tent poles, pegs and
wire fencing; or other items designed
for use in unprotected environments.
Remember,
techniques
used
in
Method
10
preservation
will
only
protect
items
from
physical
and
mechanical damage.
Use Method 10 along with your handy
map:
MIL-STD-2073-1,
S
tandard
Practice for Military Packaging.
Packaging…
Exiting the
Methods of
Preservation
Maze:
Method 10
This is the
second
article in a series,
which began with
“Clearing the Methods
of Preservation Maze”
on Pages 52-53 in
PS
7
22 (Jan 13).
Last month we told you
about a maze of sorts—
a maze of
confusion
a general misunderstanding
of military packaging
preservation options.
Now we’ll show you
five
potential “exits” from
that maze, starting with
the first preservation
option. This is Me
thod 10,
physical protection.
did you
ever have the
feeling of
deja vu?
this is
not
a
good
sign.
aww,
ma-an!
how do
we get
out?
oh
give
me a
break!
how
did we
get in?
aaagh!
helP!
ulp!
I gotta go to
the bathroom!
Here are the
two Method
10 packaging
options…
Method 10 -
Physical
Protection
Container
Cushion
as required
Tying
Strapping
Palletizing
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