1、Comment, suggestions, or questions on this document should be addressed to: 642 CBSG/GBEC, 460 Richard Ray Blvd., Ste. 200, Robins AFB, GA 31098-1813. Since contact information can change, you may want to verify the currency of this address information using the ASSIST Online database at http:/assis
2、t.daps.dla.mil . AMSC N/A FSC 3930 MIL-PRF-32181A 17 December 2009 SUPERCEDING MIL-PRF-32181 14 December 2004 PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATION TRUCK, FORKLIFT, 4,000 AND 6,200 POUND CAPACITY, LOADING, INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE This specification is approved for use by all Departments and Agencies of the D
3、epartment of Defense. 1. SCOPE. 1.1 Scope. This specification covers a commercial, sit-down rider, diesel-engine-driven, counter-balanced forklift truck (hereinafter called the truck). The truck will have a telescopic mast, front wheel drive, power steering, hydraulic brakes, pneumatic tires, and an
4、 overhead guard. 1.2 Classification. Forklifts will be one of the following types as specified (see 6.2). 1.2.1 Types. The types of pound capacity at load center are as follows: Type 1: - 4,000 pound capacity at 24 inch load center Type 2: - 6,200 pound capacity at 24 inch load center 1.3 Part or Id
5、entifying Number (PIN). The following PIN procedure is for government purposes and does not constitute a requirement for the contractor. The PIN to be used for this Forklift Truck acquired to this specification is created as follows: Specification number: M prefix M 32181 1 INCH - POUND Type: 1 - 4,
6、000 pound capacity at 24 inch load center 2 - 6,200 pound capacity at 24 inch load center Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-MIL-PRF-32181A 22. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS. 2.1 General. The documents listed in this section are specified in sect
7、ions 3, 4, and 5 of this specification. This section does not include documents cited in other sections of this specification or recommended for additional information or as examples. While every effort has been made to ensure the completeness of this list, document users are cautioned that they mus
8、t meet all specified requirements documents cited in sections 3, 4, and 5 or this specification, whether or not they are listed. 2.2 Government documents. 2.2.1 Specifications, standards, and handbooks. The following specifications, standards, and handbooks form a part of this document to the extent
9、 specified herein. Unless otherwise specified, the issues of these documents are those cited in the solicitation or contract (see 6.2). DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE SPECIFICATIONS MIL-PRF-83282 - Hydraulic Fluid, Fire Resistant, Synthetic Hydrocarbon Base, Metric, NATO Code Number H - 537 MIL-DTL-83133 - T
10、urbine Fuels, Aviation, Kerosene Types, JP-8 DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE STANDARDS MIL-STD-130 - Identification marking of U.S. Military Property MIL-STD-209 - Lifting and Tie down Provisions for Lifting and Tying down Military Equipment MIL-STD-461 - Requirements for the Control of Electromagnetic Interf
11、erence Characteristics of Subsystems and Equipment MIL-STD-889 - Dissimilar Metals DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE HANDBOOK MIL-HDBK-1791 - Designing for Internal Aerial Delivery in Fixed Wing Aircraft (Copies of these documents are available online at http:/assist.daps.dla.mil/quicksearch/ or from the Standa
12、rdization Document Order Desk, 700 Robbins Avenue, Building 4D, Philadelphia, PA 19111-5094.) Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-MIL-PRF-32181A 32.2.2 Other Government documents, drawings, and publications. The following other Government
13、 documents, drawings, and publications form a part of this document to the extent specified herein. Unless otherwise specified, the issues of these documents are those cited in the solicitation or contract (see 6.2). FEDERAL STANDARDS FED-STD-595/24052 - Green, Forest FED-STD-595/30313 - tan, no-glo
14、ss COMMERCIAL ITEM DESCRIPTIONS (CID) A-A-52557 - Fuel Oil, Diesel; For Posts, Camps and Stations A-A-59295 - Corrosion Preventative Compounds, Cold Application 2.3 Non-Government publications. The following documents form a part of this document to the extent specified herein. Unless otherwise spec
15、ified, the issues of these documents are those cited in the solicitation or contract. (see 6.2). AMERICAN SOCIETY OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERS (ASME) ASME Boiler/Pressure Vessel Code Section IX - Qualification Standard for Welding/Brazing Procedures, Welders, Brazers, Reprint with Revisions Through and I
16、ncluding 09/02/1998 (Copies are available from online at or from the UNDERWRITERS LABORATORIES, INC., 333 Pfingsten Road, Northbrook, IL 60062-2096.) 2.4 Order of precedence. In the event of a conflict between the text of this document and the references cited herein, the text of this document take
17、s precedence. Nothing in this document, however, supersedes applicable laws and regulations unless a specified exemption has been obtained. 3. REQUIREMENTS. 3.1 Description. The forklift (referred to as “forklift” or “truck” in this document) shall be the suppliers standard, commercial forklift modi
18、fied to meet the requirements of this specification. The truck shall have a diesel, internal combustion engine. The truck shall be a pneumatic-tired sit-down rider, counterbalanced, loading truck with front wheel drive, and rear Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted wi
19、thout license from IHS-,-,-MIL-PRF-32181A 5wheel steer. The truck shall be based on the latest model of the manufacturers standard commercial product. The truck shall be equipped with instruments, components, and accessories required for the operation of the truck. The truck shall be equipped comple
20、te with all components that are standard with the contractors products, whether stipulated herein or not, together with such accessories as may be specified herein. The truck shall be air transportable in C-130, C-17 and C-5 aircraft. Refer to MIL-HDBK-1791 as a guide only. 3.2 First article. The co
21、ntractor shall, when specified (see 6.2), furnish one complete truck for first article inspection and demonstration and test in accordance with this document (see 4.2 and 4.3). The truck shall be a pre-production unit that shall be identical to all trucks produced on this contract (e.g. engines and
22、tires.) If the contractor determines it is necessary to make configuration changes during production, pre-approval must be obtained from the Contract Officers Technical Representative (COTR). All testing shall be observed and approved by Government representatives. The approved first article truck s
23、hall be refurbished to a like new condition and delivered as soon as possible. 3.2.1 First article report. The first article inspection report shall include a detailed description of the inspection (see 4.2) and demonstration and test (see 4.3) performed. The report shall be submitted in digital for
24、mat, and every effort shall be made to keep the file size reasonable while maintaining image quality. All deficiencies encountered and actions taken to correct the deficiencies shall be included in the report. Approval of the first article test report shall not relieve the contractor of his responsi
25、bility to furnish trucks that meet the requirements of this document. 3.3 Materials. Shall be as specified herein. Materials not specified shall be selected by the contractor and shall be subject to all provisions of this specification. 3.3.1 Recovered materials. The components, pieces and parts inc
26、orporated in the trucks may be newly fabricated from recovered materials to the maximum extent practicable, provided the trucks produced meet all other requirements of this specification. Used, rebuilt or remanufactured components, pieces and parts shall not be incorporated in the truck. 3.3.2 Dissi
27、milar metals. Unless suitably protected against electrolytic corrosion, dissimilar metals shall not be in intimate contact with each other. Dissimilar metals and methods of protection are defined and detailed in MIL-STD-889. 3.3.3 Drain holes. Structures shall be designed to eliminate pockets where
28、debris and water might accumulate. All structural configurations shall allow water run-off, or shall have adequate sized and placed drain holes. 3.4 Operating temperature. The truck shall be capable of operating in temperatures ranging from 0 F to +125 F. The truck with type C winterization system (
29、see 3.20.2 and 6.2) shall be capable of operating in temperatures ranging from 25 F to +125 F. The truck with type A winterization system (see 3.20.1 and 6.2) shall be protected in storage down to 65 F and shall allow for the vehicle starting/operation down to -40 F. Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo
30、reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-MIL-PRF-32181A 63.5 Design. The truck shall be capable of safely handling the rated capacity load at all lift heights, mast pivot and side shift positions specified herein. Trucks covered by this document and components incorporated t
31、herein shall conform to accepted commercial design practices. Trucks shall be constructed and equipped to meet all requirements specified herein. Component parts of the unit need not be products of the same manufacturer. However, the manufacturer shall be so established that prompt and continuing se
32、rvice and delivery of repair parts will be assured. The truck shall be equipped with all other components and parts not specifically mentioned but necessary to provide a functional machine and shall conform in quality to that normally provided to the commercial industry. 3.6 Safety. The truck shall
33、conform to the applicable requirements of ANSI/ITSDF B56.1, UL 558, SAE J98, and OSHA standards in effect at the time of issue of the solicitation. The truck shall be tested in accordance with UL 558 to prove that it meets the safeguards required for a Type DS rating. The results of this test shall
34、be included in the First Article Report. Upon completion of these tests, all production trucks shall be marked with corrosion resistant plates as required by UL 558 for Type DS trucks. Trucks with winterization shall meet all Type DS requirements except for winterization components, and the trucks d
35、o not have to be marked as being Type DS rated. All surface areas subject to personnel standing or walking shall have a nonskid, tread-plate, or expanded metal surface. 3.6.1 Seat belt. An operators seat belt with a retractor shall be installed on both Type 1 and Type 2 trucks. The seat belt must co
36、nform to SAE J386, Type 1. However, the installation of a lap belt alone will not be considered as adequate occupant restraint. Additional restraint devices designed to ensure the operators body remains entirely within the protection of the frame and overhead guard in the event of tip over will also
37、 be provided. The restraint system shall not interfere with operator access or mobility, or the vehicles operation. (i.e. special seat, shoulder belt, etc.) A warning decal shall be provided advising of the hazards of tip over and the importance of using the restraint system. 3.6.2 Fire extinguisher
38、. A commercial fire extinguisher shall be mounted on the truck in an easily accessible location. The fire extinguisher shall be a minimum 2 pound capacity ABC type or equivalent. The fire extinguisher shall be UL listed. 3.6.3 Horn. The manufacturers standard horn shall be provided. 3.6.4 Backup ala
39、rm. An audible backup alarm shall be furnished. The alarm shall automatically activate when the transmission selector is placed in reverse. The backup alarm must conform to SAE J994. 3.7 Human factors. The truck shall provide for operation and maintenance by personnel ranging from small person norma
40、lly clothed, through large person arctic clothed, in accordance with ISO 3411. This shall include, but not be limited to all travel, load motion, and steering controls; entry to the operators seat and access to all fluid level check points. 3.8 Structure. Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction
41、 or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-MIL-PRF-32181A 73.8.1 Chassis and frame. The frame and related structure shall be capable of withstanding three times the rated load or two times the dynamic load, whichever is greater, without permanent deformation, evidence of cracks, or struct
42、ural failure of the frame, body assembly, and all connecting parts. Frame members, bracing, and all their joints shall provide a rigid unit structure. The frame and related structure shall not crack, deform, or fail under the testing specified in Section 4 of this document. 3.8.2 Fork lifting overlo
43、ad. The fork lifting mechanism shall be capable of lift, lowering, and full side shifting a rated load 100 times. Any permanent deformation, malfunctions, leakage, binding, jerking, uneven operation, wearing, galling, or gouging shall be cause for rejection. 3.8.3 Operators overhead guard. An overhe
44、ad guard shall be furnished. The overhead guard shall meet all of the requirements of ANSI/ITSDF B56.1 including falling object protective structure (FOPS) and vertical clearance between operators seat. 3.8.4 Welding. All welds shall be smooth, continuous, with complete heat penetration and shall tr
45、ansmit stress without permanent deformation or failure when the truck is subjected to normal service and the testing in section 4 of this specification. The contractors welders, welding operators and welding procedures shall be qualified to meet the welding requirements of the AWS B2.1 or ASME Boile
46、r/Pressure Vessel Code Section IX. 3.9 Rated load. The rated load capacity for the Type 1 shall be a 4,000 (+100, -0) pounds at a horizontal and vertical load center of 24 inches. The rated load capacity for the Type 2 shall be 6,200 (+100,0) pounds at a horizontal and vertical load center of 24 inc
47、hes. 3.10 Engine. The truck shall be powered by a standard, commercial diesel engine. Horsepower and torque characteristics shall be sufficient to provide the performance specified herein. Engine torque and horsepower shall be provided at a RPM which will assure performance with an adequate margin o
48、f safety. Emergency manual shutdown provisions shall be furnished when recommended by the engine manufacturer. The diesel engine shall operate on diesel fuel in accordance with A-A-52557. Either the engine or forklift manufacturer shall certify that the diesel engine is capable of operating on JP-8
49、and JP-8 SPK conforming to MIL-DTL-83133 for 400 hours, during normal commercial or military situations within the operating temperature ranges, without detrimental effect on the engine. Some power loss is expected, but the forklift shall be able to perform normal operations. All lubricity and viscosity parameters shall be documented. A certification
