MIL-STD-2073-1 Exterior Shipping Containers

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TABLE C.II. Exterior Shipping Containers
Selection by Maximum Weight of Contents and Level of Packing.

Specifications
Description
Weight of Contents
(lbs, max)
Military
Packing
Level
Remarks
PPP-B-585Boxes, Wood, Wirebound
Class 1
Class 3
400
300
B
A
PPP-B-1672Box, Shipping, Reusable with CushioningBSee table C-IV, Type I thru IV for weight and size restrictions
PPP-D-729Drums, Shipping and Storage, Steel, 55-GallonA
MIL-DTL-2427Box, Ammunition Packing: Wood, NailedATop opening or end opening with or without handles
MIL-DTL-6054Drum, Metal-Shipping and StorageAMS27683: 16 to 80 gal capacity
MS27684: 3 to 12 gal capacity
MIL-D-6055Drum, Metal Reusable, Shipping and Storage (Cap. 88 to 510 cubic inches)AMS24347; various sizes available
MIL-PRF-11264Containers, Shipping, ReusableAFor vehicular assemblies weighing over 1600 pounds
MIL-DTL-46506Boxes, Ammunition Packing, Wood, WireboundATop opening, with or without handles
NAVICP Dwg. P069Container, Molded, Reusable4AFor circuit boards and modules; See table C-IV, Type VI
NAVICP Dwg. 13414Container, Modular, Reusable120AFor major repairables; See table C-IV, Type VII
NAVICP Dwg. 15024Container, Shipping and Storage40AFor gyroscopic instruments; See table C-IV, Type VIII
NAVICP
Dwg.
15450
Container, Shipping and Storage75AFor depot level repairables; see table C-IV, Type X
WRALC Dwg. 11214-5002-100Container, Shipping and Storage16.5AFor gyroscopic instruments; See table C-IV, Type IX
WRALC Dwg. 11214-5002-200Container, Shipping and Storage25AFor gyroscopic instruments; see table C-IV, Type IX
WRALC Dwg. 11214-5002-300Container, Shipping and Storage54AFor gyroscopic instruments; see table C-IV, Type IX
WRALC Dwg. 11214-5002-400Container, Shipping and Storage91AFor gyroscopic instruments; see table C-IV, Type IX
ASTM D5118/
D5118M
Fiberboard Shipping Boxes
    Weather resistant
See appropriate table in ASTM D5118/
D5118M
BSee table C-III for standard sizes
ASTM D5168Boxes, Fiberboard, Corrugated, Triple Wall, Weather ResistantSee ASTM D5168B
ASTM D6039/
D6039M
Crates, Wood, Open and Covered
Style A
Style B
4,000A
B
For size and weight restrictions, see ASTM D6039/ D6039M
ASTM D6251Wood-Cleated Panelboard Boxes
    Type III
      Class 1, domestic
      Class 2, overseas
1000
1000
B
A
Plywood panels
Plywood panels
ASTM D6256/
D6256M
Wood Cleated Shipping Boxes with Skidded, Load Bearing Bases2,500A,B
ASTM D6880Boxes, Wood
Class 1 – Light Duty
Class 2 – Heavy Duty
800
1,000
B
A
Skidded as required
ASTM D7478/D7478MHeavy Duty, Sheathed Wood Crates30,000ADifferent base styles are available

NOTE: Closure of containers shall be accomplished in accordance with the applicable container specification.