1、 MIL-PRF-32452 16 December 2013 PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATION PALLET BOX, COLLAPSIBLE This specification is approved for use by all Departments and Agencies of the Department of Defense 1. SCOPE 1.1 Scope. This specification describes the performance requirements and verification procedures for four typ
2、es of Pallet Box, Collapsible. 1.2 Classification. The pallet box design shall be of the following types. Type 1: Support a gross weight up to 1000 lbs Type 2: Support a gross weight up to 2000 lbs Type 3: Support a gross weight up to 3000 lbs Type 4: Support a gross weight up to 4000 lbs 2. APPLICA
3、BLE DOCUMENTS 2.1 General. The documents listed in this section are specified in sections 3 or 4 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
4、ensure the completeness of this list, document users are cautioned that they must meet all specified requirements of documents cited in sections 3 and 4 of this specification, whether or not they are listed. 2.2 Government documents. 2.2.1 Specifications, standards, and handbooks. The following spec
5、ifications, standards and handbooks 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. AMSC N/A FSC: 3990 AMSC NA FSC 3990 DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A. Approved for public release; distr
6、ibution is unlimited. Comments, suggestions, or questions on this document should be addressed to: Commander, U.S. Army ARDEC, ATTN: RDAR-QES-E, Picatinny, New Jersey 07806-5000, or usarmy.picatinny.ardec.list.ardec-stdzn-branchmail.mil. Since contact information can change, you may want to verify t
7、he currency of this address information using the ASSIST online database at https:/assist.dla.mil. INCH-POUND Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-MIL-PRF-32452 2 DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE STANDARDS MIL-STD-1660 - Ammunition Unit Loads MIL-STD
8、-1916 - DOD Preferred Methods for Acceptance of Product (Copies of these documents are available online at http:/quicksearch.dla.mil or from the Standardization Document Order Desk, 700 Robbins Avenue, Building 4D, Philadelphia, PA 19111-5094.) 2.3 Non-Government publications. The following document
9、s 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. AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR TESTING AND MATERIALS (ASTM) ASTM B 117 - Standard Practice for Operating Salt Spray (Fog) Apparatus ASTM D 4
10、444 - Standard Test Method for Laboratory Standardization and Calibration of Hand-Held Moisture Meters ASTM D 1654 - Standard Test Method for Evaluation of Painted or Coated Specimens Subjected to Corrosive Environments ASTM D 951 - Standard Test Method for Water Resistance of Shipping Containers by
11、 Spray Method (Copies of these documents are available online at http:/www.astm.org or from the ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959.) INTERNATIONAL STANDARD FOR PHYTOSANITARY MEASURES (ISPM) ISPM 15 - Guidelines for Regulating Wood Packaging Material in Internation
12、al Trade (Copies of these documents are available online at http:/www.ippc.int.) 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
13、 laws and regulations unless a specific exemption has been obtained. 3. REQUIREMENTS 3.1 Design verification. When specified (see 6.2), a sample of pallet boxes shall be subjected to design verification in accordance with 4.2. 3.2 First article. When specified (see 6.2), a sample of pallet boxes sha
14、ll be subjected to first article inspection in accordance with 4.3. 3.3 Conformance inspection. When specified (see 6.2), a sample of pallet boxes shall be subjected to conformance inspection in accordance with 4.4. 3.4 Interface and interoperability. 3.4.1 Entry base. The pallet box shall utilize a
15、 4-way entry base. Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-MIL-PRF-32452 3 3.4.2 Forklift opening. The size of each forklift opening shall be not less than 3.875 inches in height and not less than 8.625 inches in width. 3.4.3 Side and top pan
16、els. The four sides and top panel shall securely contain all contents for shipping and storage. Each panel shall be constructed without holes through to the interior and have no gaps at the joints through to the interior greater than 1/16”. 3.4.4 Construction. The internal dimensions of the pallet b
17、ox shall be specified in the contract. (See 6.2) 3.4.5 Collapsibility. When collapsed, the pallet box panels shall be stackable and secured on the pallet base. The total height of the collapsed pallet shall be no greater than 15 inches. 3.5 Environmental requirements. 3.5.1 Corrosion resistance. The
18、 exterior surfaces of the metal parts shall show no visible evidence of corrosion of base metal in excess of 1/8 inch on either side of the score marks after exposure to a 5% solution of salt spray for 96 hours. 3.5.2 Moisture content. The moisture content of the components at time of acceptance sha
19、ll not exceed 18% when tested in accordance with ASTM D4444. 3.5.3 Temperature. If a material other than wood or metal is used in the construction of the pallet box, the pallet box shall meet the testing requirements of paragraph 3.6.3 after temperature conditioning to -65F and 160F for a period of
20、24 hours. 3.5.4 Water Resistance. The pallet box shall not experience a weight gain greater than 18% after exposure to water in accordance with ASTM D951. 3.5.5 Preservative Treatment. Wood used in the construction of the pallet box shall be treated in accordance with the requirements of the America
21、n Wood Protection Association (AWPA) standard U1 to the requirements of use category 4A (U1C4A). 3.5.6 Heat Treatment. Non-Manufactured Wood used in the construction of the pallet box shall be heat treated and marked in accordance with ISPM-15. An applicable heat treatment quality mark shall be appl
22、ied to each panel and pallet base and be visible when fully assembled. 3.6 Operating requirements. 3.6.1 Reusability. The pallet box shall be easily set up and collapsed without special tools and without damaging components to aid in reuse. Any device utilized to secure the assembled pallet box shal
23、l not become loose and fall off during testing as specified in paragraph 3.6.3. 3.6.2 Stacking strength. The assembled pallet box shall be capable of being stacked with the same unit load to a minimum height of 16 feet without any evidence of breaking, collapsing, or distortion 3.6.3 Unit load. The
24、pallet load shall remain intact and be capable of continued safe handling after undergoing the following transportation and rough handling tests in accordance with MIL-STD-1660: a.Repetitive shock Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-MIL-P
25、RF-32452 4 b.Edgewise drop (rotational) c.Incline-impact d.Fork lifting e.Disassembly 3.7 Support and ownership requirements. 3.7.1 Identification marking. The pallet box shall be permanently marked with the following informationby the manufacturer. Black marking shall be used if wood is used in con
26、struction of the pallet box. If other material is used in the construction of the pallet box, the marking shall be contrasting. All letters and figures shall not be less than 1/2 inches in height. a. The manufacturer, part number, month, and year of manufacture shall be unobstructed and clearly legi
27、ble on one of the outer panels. b. The inner face of the panels shall be marked to distinguish between the side, end, and top panels. c. An arrow with “up” shall be marked on the side panels to ensure the stacking slots are on top. d. Assembly depiction shall be marked on the end pieces to show asse
28、mbly instructions. e. If wood is used, mill marking shall not be visible on exterior of assembled container. f. Panels used for each box shall be of similar in color tone on exterior surfaces. 3.7.2 Workmanship. All components shall be present and assembled correctly in accordance with the verified
29、design. Assembled pallet boxes shall have well fitted corners and joints. The pallet box shall be free of splinters, metal projections, or sharp edges which may cause injury when handled manually. 4. VERIFICATION TABLE I. Requirement/verification cross reference matrix. Method of Verification 1 - An
30、alysis 2 - Demonstration 3 - Examination 4 - Test Classes of Verification A - Design verification B - First article C Conformance Section 3 Requirement Section 4 Method Verification Methods Verification Class 1 2 3 4 A B C 3.4.1 Entry base 4.6.6 X X X X 3.4.2 Forklift opening 4.6.6 X X X X 3.4.3 Sid
31、e and top panels 4.6.6 X X X X 3.4.4 Construction 4.6.6 X X X X 3.4.5 Collapsibility 4.6.6 X X X X 3.5.1 Corrosion resistance 4.6.7 X X 3.5.2 Moisture content 4.6.1 X X X X 3.5.3 Temperature 4.6.11 X X 3.5.4 Water Resistance 4.6.12 X X Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permi
32、tted without license from IHS-,-,-MIL-PRF-32452 5 TABLE I. Requirement/verification cross reference matrix - Continued. Method of Verification 1 - Analysis 2 - Demonstration 3 - Examination 4 - Test Classes of Verification A - Design verification B - First article C Conformance Section 3 Requirement
33、 Section 4 Method Verification Methods Verification Class 1 2 3 4 A B C 3.5.5 Preservative treatment 4.6.9 X X X X 3.5.6 Heat treatment 4.6.10 X X X X 3.6.1 Reusability 4.6.8 X X 3.6.2 Stacking strength 4.6.3 X X 3.6.3 Unit load 4.6.4, 4.6.4.1, 4.6.4.2, 4.6.4.3, 4.6.4.4, 4.6.4.5 X X 3.7.1 Identifica
34、tion marking 4.6.2 X X X X 3.7.2 Workmanship 4.6.5 X X X X 4.1 Classification of inspections. The inspection requirements specified herein are classified as follows: a. Design verification (see 4.2) b. First article inspection (see 4.3) c. Conformance inspection (see 4.4) 4.1.1 Design verification.
35、Unless otherwise specified, all verifications shall be performed in accordance with the test conditions specified in section 4.6. 4.1.2 Classification of defects. For examinations and tests cited herein or when required by contract; critical, major, and minor characteristics are defined in MIL-STD-1
36、916. 4.1.3 Inspection lot formation. Lot formation shall be in accordance with MIL-STD-1916. 4.2 Design verification. When specified in the contract, a sample pallet box shall be subjected to design verification and test quantity in accordance with Table II. 4.2.1 Design verification rejection. If a
37、ny item of the sample fails to comply with the design verification requirements, the sample shall be rejected. Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-MIL-PRF-32452 6 TABLE II. Design verification. Examination or Test Conformance Criteria Req
38、uirement Paragraph Inspection Method Sample Acc/Rej Entry base 3 0/1 3.4.1 4.6.6 Forklift opening 3 0/1 3.4.2 4.6.6 Side and top panels 3 0/1 3.4.3 4.6.6 Construction 3 0/1 3.4.4 4.6.6 Collapsibility 3 0/1 3.4.5 4.6.6 Corrosion resistance 3 0/13.5.1 4.6.7 Reusability 3 0/1 3.6.1 4.6.8 Moisture conte
39、nt 3 0/1 3.5.2 4.6.1 Identification marking 3 0/1 3.7.1 4.6.2 Stacking strength 2 1/ 0/1 3.6.2 4.6.3 Unit load 3 2/ 1/2 3.6.3 4.6.4, 4.6.4.1, 4.6.4.2, 4.6.4.3, 4.6.4.4, 4.6.4.5 Preservative treatment 3 0/1 3.5.5 4.6.9 Heat treatment 3 0/1 3.5.6 4.6.10 Temperature 3 2/ 0/1 3.5.3 4.6.11 Water Resistan
40、ce 3 0/1 3.5.4 4.6.12 Workmanship 3 0/1 3.7.2 4.6.5 Notes: 1/ Stacking strength tests required on two separate pallet boxes. 2/ For non-wood or non-metal pallet boxes, this test must be performed at the temperatures specified in 4.6.11. Otherwise this test is performed as specified in 4.6.4. 4.3 Fir
41、st article inspection. When specified in the contract, a sample of pallet box shall be subjected to first article inspection and first article quantity in accordance with Table III. 4.3.1 Inspection to be performed. The first article assemblies, components and test specimens shall be subject to all
42、of the applicable examinations and tests specified in Table III. 4.3.2 First article rejection. If any item of the sample fails to comply with the first article inspection requirements, the sample shall be rejected, unless otherwise specified in Table III notes. Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo repro
43、duction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-MIL-PRF-32452 7 TABLE III. First article inspection. Examination or Test Conformance Criteria Requirement Paragraph Inspection Method Sample Acc/Rej Entry base 3 0/1 3.4.1 4.6.6 Forklift opening 3 0/1 3.4.2 4.6.6 Side and top panels 3 0/1
44、3.4.3 4.6.6 Construction 3 0/1 3.4.4 4.6.6 Collapsibility 3 0/1 3.4.5 4.6.6 Corrosion resistance 3 0/1 3.5.1 4.6.7 Moisture content 3 0/13.5.2 4.6.1 Identification marking 3 0/1 3.7.1 4.6.2 Preservative treatment 3 0/1 3.5.5 4.6.9 Heat treatment 3 0/1 3.5.6 4.6.10 Workmanship 3 0/1 3.7.2 4.6.5 4.4 C
45、onformance inspection. 4.4.1 Conformance inspection. The sample pallet boxes shall be subject to conformance inspection in accordance with Table IV and the method of inspection in 4.6. 4.4.2 Conformance rejection. If any sample fails to comply with the conformance inspection requirements, the lot sh
46、all be rejected. TABLE IV. Conformance inspection. 4.5 Examinations and tests. Reference shall be made to MIL-STD-1916 for the definition of critical, major, and minor defects. The attribute sampling plan required for the examination for defects in Table IV shall be in accordance with MIL-STD-1916,
47、using Verification Level IV for major characteristics and Level II for minor characteristics unless Table IV states otherwise. One hundred percent inspection shall be used on all critical characteristics. 4.6 Methods of inspection. Examination or Test Conformance Criteria Requirement Paragraph Inspe
48、ction Method Sample Acc/Rej Entry base 3 0/1 3.4.1 4.6.6 Forklift opening 3 0/1 3.4.2 4.6.6 Side and top panels 3 0/1 3.4.3 4.6.6 Construction 3 0/1 3.4.4 4.6.6 Collapsibility 3 0/1 3.4.5 4.6.6 Moisture content 3 0/13.5.2 4.6.1 Identification marking 3 0/1 3.7.1 4.6.2 Preservative treatment 3 0/1 3.
49、5.5 4.6.9 Heat treatment 3 0/1 3.5.6 4.6.10 Workmanship 3 0/1 3.7.2 4.6.5 Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-MIL-PRF-32452 8 4.6.1 Moisture content. The pallet box shall be tested in accordance with ASTM D4444, except that readings shall be taken from two different panels of t
