RR-C-271F
5. PACKAGING
(The packaging requirements specified herein apply only for direct Government acquisition.)
5.1 Preservation. Preservation shall be level A or commercial, as specified (see 6.2).
5.1.1 Level A. Chain and attachments shall be preserved in accordance with method 30 (or greater) of MIL-STD-2073-1.
5.1.1.1 Chain weighing less than 35 pounds per 100 feet and attachments weighing less than
5 pounds each shall be packed in weather-resistant fiberboard boxes. The gross weight of the boxes shall not exceed the limitations of the applicable box specification.
5.1.1.2 Chain weighing in excess of 35 pounds per 100 feet and attachments weighing in excess of 5 pounds each shall be bulk-packed in containers as specified in 5.2.
5.1.2 Commercial. Chain and attachments shall be preserved in accordance with ASTM D3951.
5.2 Packing. Packing shall be method 30 (or greater) of MIL-STD-2073-1, or commercial as specified (see 6.2).
5.2.1 General requirements. Selected containers (see 5.2.2) shall be of minimum weight and cube consistent with the protection required, shall be of uniform size, and shall contain identical quantities, as appropriate.
5.2.2 Chains and attachments. Chain and attachments preserved as specified (see 5.1) shall be packed in exterior shipping containers in accordance with MIL-STD-2073-1, method 30, for the level of packing specified (see 5.2). Unless otherwise specified (see 6.2), container selection including container options shall be the contractor's option.
5.2.2.1 Closures, gross weight, and waterproofing.
5.2.2.1.1 Closure. Container closure, reinforcing, or banding shall be in accordance with the applicable container specification, except that weather-resistant fiberboard boxes shall be closed and reinforced with non-metallic or tape banding; and domestic non-weather-resistant fiberboard boxes shall be closed using pressure sensitive tape.
5.2.2.1.2 Weight. Wood, plywood, and wood-cleated type containers exceeding 200 pounds gross weight shall be modified by the addition of skids in accordance with MIL-STD-2073-1, or the applicable container specification.
5.2.2.1.3 Waterproofing. Unless otherwise specified (see 6.2), shipping containers shall be provided with case liners, linings, wraps, or shrouds.
5.2.3 Commercial. Chain and attachments preserved as specified (see 5.1) shall be packed for shipment in accordance with ASTM D3951 and herein.
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