1、 MIL-DTL-4fl 9999906 2026827 T84 I INCH-POUNDI MIL-DTL-4M 10 January 1997 SUPERSEDING 30 March 1994 MIL-TAL DETAIL SPECIFICATION TIRES AND INNER TUBES (NON-AIRCRAFT); PACKAGING OF This specification is approved for use by all Departments and Agencies of the Department of Defense. 1. SCOPE 1.1 Scope.
2、 This specification covers the preservative, packing, and marking for shipment and storage of: Vehicle (non-aircraft) tires, pneumatic; inner tubes, pneumatic tires; and tires with flaps. 2. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS 2.1 General. The documents listed in this section are specified in sections 3 and 4 of t
3、his specification. This section does not include documents 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 must meet all specified requir
4、ement documents cited in sections 3 and 4 of this specification, whether or not they are listed. Beneficial comments (recommendations, additions, deletions) and any pertinent data which may be of use in improving this document should be addressed to: U.S. Army Tank-automotive and Armaments Command,
5、ATTN: AMSTA-TR-EBLUE, Warren, M 48397-5000, by using the Standardization Document Improvement Proposal D Form 1426) appearing at the end of this document, or by letter. AMSC NIA FSC 2610 DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A. Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited. Licensed by Information Handlin
6、g ServicesMIL-DTL-4M W 9999906 2026828 910 m t MIL-DTL4M 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 specified herein. Unless otherwise specified, the issues of these docum
7、ents are those listed in the issue of the Department of Defense Index of Specifications and Standards (DoDISS) and supplement thereto, cited in the solicitation (see 6.2). SPECIFICATIONS FEDEN A-A-228 - Twine, Fibrous, Jute. A-A-1451 - Twine, Fibrous. A-A-52408 L-P-378 - Preservative Coating, Rubber
8、: For Rubber Surfaces. - Plastic Sheet and Strip, Polyolen. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE MIL-B-117 MIL-T-50036 - Bags, Sleeves and Tubing. - Talc, Technical, T1 and T3. STANDARDS DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE MIL-STD- 129 MIL-STD-2073-1 - Marking for Shipment and Storage (Part 1 of 4 Parts). - DoD Materiel, Proced
9、ures for Development and Application of Packaging Requirements (Part 1 of 2 Parts). HANDBOOKS DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE MIL-HDBK-774 - PaUetized Unit Loads. (Unless otherwise indicated, copies of the above specifications, standards, and handbooks are available fiom the Standardization Document Order Des
10、k, 700 Robbins Avenue, Building 4D, Philadelphia, PA 191 11-5094.) 2 Licensed by Information Handling ServicesMIL-DTL-4M 2.3 NonLGovement Dublications. The following documents form a part of this document to the extent specified herein. Unless otherwise specified, the issues of the documents which a
11、re DoD adopted are those listed in the issue of the DoDISS cited in the solicitation. Unless otherwise specified, the issues of documents not listed in the DoDISS are the issues of the documents cited in the solicitation (see 6.2). AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARD INSTITUTE (ANSI) ANSVASQC Z1.4 - Sampling
12、 Procedures and Tables for Inspection By Attributes OD Adopted). (Application for copies should be addressed to American National Standard Institute, 11 West 42nd Street, New York, NY 10036.) AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR TESTING AND MATERIALS (ASTM) ASTM D1974 - ASTM D3950 - ASTM D395 1 - ASTM D4 169 - ASTM
13、 D5 1 1 8 - ASTM D5 168 - Standard Practice for Methods of Closing, Sealing, and Reinforcing Fireboard Boxes OD Adopted). Standard Specification for Strapping, Nonmetallic (and Joining Methods)oD Adopted). Standard Practice for Commercial Packaging OD Adopted). Standard Practice for Performance Test
14、ing of Shipping Containers and Systems OD Adopted). Standard Practice for Fabrication of Fiberboard Shipping Boxes OD Adopted). Standard Practice for Fabrication and Closure of Triple-Wali Corrugated Fiberboard Containers OD Adopted). (Applications for copies should be addressed to American Society
15、for Testing and Materials, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959.) UNIFORM CLASSIFICATION COMMITTEE, AGENT Uniform Freight Classification (Application for copies should be addressed to the Uniform Classification Committee, Tariff Publishing Officer, Room 1 106,222 South Riverside P
16、laza, Chicago, IL 60606.) 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 takes precedence. Nothing in this document, however, supersedes applicable laws and regulations unless a specic exemption has bee
17、n obtained. 3 Licensed by Information Handling Services- MIL-DTL-41 9999906 2026830 579 = MIL-DTL-4M 3. REQUIREMENTS 3.1 First article. When specified (see 6.2), a sample pack shall be subjected to rst article inspection in accordance with 4.2. 3.2 Materials. Materials used for preservation and pack
18、ing in accordance with this specification shall be as specified herein or in referenced specifications and shall be either new or reused. Reuse of serviceable packaging materials is permitted and shall be free from defects affecting serviceability. All materials required to preserve and pack items u
19、nder this specification shall be of appropriate size and specified strength to contain the items and packages as applicable (see 4.4.1). 3.2.1 Recvcled, recovered. or environmentally Preferable materials. Recycled, recovered, or environmentally preferable materials should be used to the maximum exte
20、nt possible provided that the material meets or exceeds the operational and maintenance requirements, and promotes economically advantageous life cycle costs. 3.3 Packaging. Tires and tubes shall be packaged to the level as specified (see 4.4.1 and 6.2). 3.3.1 Packam e.g.,EXP DATE 4Q93)(see 4.4.1).
21、3.5.1 For Naw use oniv. Plastics shall not be used as a unitizing material unless absolutely necessary. Any plastic used shall be limited to nonlaminated polyolefin material or the equivalent of (Le. L-P-378). 3.6 Marking. In addition to any special marking required by the contract or order (see 6.2
22、), all tires (boxed, loose, or within a unitized load), unit packs, intermediate packs, exterior shipping containers and unitized loads shall be permanently and legibly marked in accordance with MIL-STD-129 (see 4.4.1). 3.6.1 Soecial marking. Tires and tubes are a type I, 5 year nonextendable shelf-
23、life item, and shall be marked as required for such a shelf-life item in accordance with MIL-STD-129. Shelf life marking shall be applied to all tires, unit packs, intermediate packs, exterior packs, and unitized loads. Loose tires and unitized loads of loose tires (and tires within such loads), whi
24、ch have DOT or DoD markings molded into the sidewall, indicating the week and year of manufacturer (cure date) of the tire, do not require the cure date to be marked, but do require the expiration date to be marked. 4. VERIFICATION 4.1 Classification of inspections. The inspection requirements speci
25、fied herein are classified as follows: a. First article inspection (see 4.2). b. Conformance inspections (CI) (see 4.3). 4.2 First article inspection. Unless otherwise specified (see 6.2), first article inspection shali be performed in preproduction samples of one pack as specified in table I. 4.3 a
26、. CI shall include the examination of 4.3.2. Noncompliance with any of the specified requirements in section 3 shall be cause for rejection of the sample and the inspection lot. 4.3.1 Sampling plan for examination. Unless otherwise specified (see 6.2), the sampiing plan for examination as specifled
27、herein shail be used. 4.3.1.1 Lot formation. A lot shall consist of all packaging of items having the same stock number and fiom an identiable package period. 8 Licensed by Information Handling ServicesMIL-DTL-4M 9999906 202b835 050 3 M3L-DTL-4M 4.3.1.2 Sampling for examination. The sample for CI ex
28、amination shall be randomly selected from the inspection lot in accordance with ANSUASQC Z1.4. 4.3.2 Examination. The sample selected in accordance with 4.3.1.2 shall be examined and defects classified as specified in table I (see 4.4.2). The acceptance number in all cases is zero. TABLE I. Classifi
29、cation of defects. Category Maior: 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 Packaging of tires Improper preservation (see 3.3.2) Insecure tire flaps (see 3.3.2.1.4) Incorrect marking (see 3.6 and 3.6.1) Illegible marking (see 3.6 and 3.6.1) Defects Packaging of tubes Tubes improperly folded (see 3.3.2.3.1 and 3.
30、3.2.3.2) Bags not as specified (see 3.3.2.3.1 and 3.3.2.3.2) Improper or inadequate bag closure (see 3.3.2.3.1 and 3.3.2.3.2) Container not as specified (see 3.3.2.3.3) Container closure improper (see 3.3.2.3.3) Excessive looseness in package (see 3.3.2.3.3) Improper and illegible marking (see 3.6 a
31、nd 3.6.1) Packaging Container closure improper (see 3.3.2.3.3 and 3.4) Container size improper (see 3.3.2.3.3 and 3.4) Exterior shipping container not as specified (see 3.3.2.3.3 and 3.4) Weight limitation of container exceeded (see 3.3.2.3.3 and 3.4) Improper unitization (see 3.4.1.2, 3.4.3.2 and 3
32、.5) Improper and illegible marking (see 3.6 and 3.6.1) Method of inspection Visual Visual Visual Visual Visual Visual Visual 9 Licensed by Information Handling ServicesMIL-DTL-4M 4.4 Methods of inspection. 4.4.1 Materials, design. and construction. Conformance to 3.2 through 3.6.1 shall be determine
33、d by inspection of contractor records providing proof or certification that design, construction, processing, and materials conform to requirements. Applicable records shall include drawings, specifications, design data, receiving inspection records, processing, and quality control standards, vendor
34、 catalogs and certifications, industry standards, test reports, and rating data. 4.4.2 Defects. Conformance to 3.3 through 3.6.1 shall be determined by examination for defects listed in table I. Examination shall be visual, or by measurement with standard inspection equipment. 5. PACKAGING (This sec
35、tion is not applicable to this specification.) 6. NOTES (This section contains information of a general or explanatory nature which may be helpful, but is not mandatory.) 6.1 Intended use. The preservation, packing, and marking requirements specified herein are intended to provide safe transportatio
36、n and storage of tires, tubes, and tires with flaps. 6.2 Acquisition requirements. Acquisition documents must speciSl the foliowing: a. b. C. d. e. f. g. h. 1. Title, number, and date of this specification. Issue of DoDISS to be cited in the solicitation, and if required, the specific issue of indiv
37、idual documents referenced (see 2.2.1 and 2.3). If first article is required (see 3. i). Selection of applicable level of packaging for tires and tubes (see 3.3 and 3.4). If level A or level C preservation should be used (see 3.3.2). Whether preservative is required for Level C (see 3.3.2.2). When t
38、ires, otherwise allowed to be shipped loose, must be unitized (see 3.4.3.2). Special marking requirements (see 3.6). When sampiig plan for examination is other than as specified (see 4.3.1). 10 Licensed by Information Handling ServicesMIL-DTL-4M 6.3 Subiect term (key word) listing. Flap Intermediate
39、 container Preservation Shipment Storage Unitization 6.4 Changes from previous issue. Marginal notations are not used in this revision to identfi changes with respect to the previous issue due to the extent of the changes. Custodians: Army - AT Navy- MC Air Force - 99 Preparing Activity: Army - AT (Project 2610-0162) Review Activities: Air Force - 84 Army - AV 11 Licensed by Information Handling Services
