Reclamation of Packaging Materials

TM 746-10

Packaging.

Packaging of ARIS is

ing tanks should be drained of cleaning solvent when

the solvent becomes contaminated and proper disposal

generally accomplished by packing the item to be

of solvent should be made. Tanks should be thoroughly

shipped in the same container in which the replacement

cleaned prior to filling them with cleaning solvent.

item was received. However, if this is not possible, the

Covers on cleaning and preservative tanks should be

applicable packaging section of this manual should be

closed when not in use.

referred to for the packing of the individual item.

c. Marking. In addition to marking and labeling

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requirements specified for the individual item for

shipment and storage, project code discs for ARIs shall

A significant savings in packaging supplies may be

be affixed to the exterior container per paragraph 3-

realized from the careful reclamation and reuse of

51(7) and MIL-STD-129.

salvageable packaging and packing materials. Effective

management will prevent an accumulation of materials

1-13. Health and Safety

in excess of reasonable requirements. A reclamation

goal of 50 percent of requirements should be

a. Policy.

established initially and adjusted from user experience.

(1) No instructions contained in this manual

a. Storage of reclaimed materials. If materials are

authorize any compromise with safety requirements in

to be reused, a storage area is necessary. Such an area

the preservation, packing, or handling of general

must be arranged per the same considerations made

supplies and equipment.

when planning a warehouse for spare parts storage.

(2) Safe operating

procedures

should

b. Wood containers. Boxes and crates must be

observed at all times.

sorted by size and stacked so that they can be located

(3) Shippers will affix a materiel inspection tag

as needed. Covered storage is required. However, any

to each vehicle, weapon (except small arms), or other

type protection that denies visibility and discourages the

piece of major equipment indicating that all explosives

reuse of containers such as covering boxes with

have been removed prior to shipment from overseas

tarpaulins is not recommended.

commands. The tag will be affixed in a readily visible

(1) Container disassembly. When boxes or

location and in a manner that will protect it from

crates are disassembled for reuse, component frame

deterioration and mutilation and preserve its legibility.

members and boards should be sorted by sizes and

b. General.

TM 38-230-1 identifies potential

stocked per TM 743-200-1.

hazards which are associated with certain cleaning

(2) Nailing reclaimed lumber and material

processes and describes precautionary measures to be

examination. When renailing lumber, the original size

taken when using volatile corrosion inhibitors (VCI).

nails shall be used. Driving new nails into existing

Relevant safety procedures governing the use of

prenailed holes shall be avoided to assure maximum

protective equipment, as listed in TM 38-230-1, should

grip of the wood. Lumber is not the only material that

be posted in all applicable work areas and should be

should be considered in a conservation program.

brought to the attention of all individuals working in or

Fiberboard boxes, wrapping paper, greaseproof paper,

visiting the packaging area.

bags, and cushioning materials should be inspected

c. Polyurethane FIP blocking. Potential hazards

upon removal from a container to determine reuse

associated with the use of FIP procedures should be

possibilities.

minimized through the use of proper preventive

measures and controls. Specific guidance may be

1-12. Packaging of Automatic Return Items (ARI)

found in Upjohn Technical Bulletin 107 and from local

a. Benefits. The return of economically reparable

industrial hygiene, medical, and safety personnel. MIL-

materiel back to the depots or repair facilities for cycling

STD-1191, MIL-F-83671, and MIL-F-87075, should be

back into the supply system is a viable and important

consulted for additional safety and health considerations

program.

The benefits derived from the Materiel

including first aid procedures. Other considerations are

Returns Program are measured not only in monetary

(1) Personnel. Operators of polyurethane foam

savings but also in logistical support efficiency. The

equipment should be specialists who have been

lack of proper packaging or TM 746-10 marking of ARIs

thoroughly schooled in first aid, equipment functioning,

can be costly and can have an adverse effect on our

and maintenance.

mission capabilities.

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