Containers

TM 750-245-4

(b) Interior containers.

The interior

reusable metal container is constructed of a lighter gage

(b) Levels

for

open

storage.

steel than the exterior container and is not fabricated

Preservation and packaging should be level A, military

with rolling hoops. Two styles or types of manufactured

package. Packing should be level A, military pack.

containers are procured. The first is the welded-seam

(5) Items for immediate domestic use. Items

construction and the second is the deep-drawn seamless

in this category are those which will be used upon

style. These containers are constructed with a fully

receipt at the first domestic receiving activity.

removable cover which is secured in place by means of

(a) Preservation and packaging. Level

a removable ring, bolt, and nut, Interior containers are

C, minimum military package.

available in eight different sizes.

(b) Packing. Level C, minimum military

(2) Containers, metal, nonreusable. Cans,

pack.

pails, and drums. These containers are in the category

c. Packing for Domestic Shipment. When different

generally classified as nonreusable, one-way containers

packaged and packed items are consolidated in a

and are available in a variety of types and classes and

shipping container necessitating unpacking at the first

with different methods of closure.

receiving activity for shelf storage until selected for

(3) Other rigid containers.

As already

shipment to a second destination, level C shipping

mentioned, glass, plastic, etc., can also be found in rigid

containers should be used.

container form.

(4) Fiberboard and paperboard containers.

11-5. Containers

There are various fiberboard and paperboard containers

a. Rigid Containers. There are at present many

which are acceptable.

different containers which would fit the definition of rigid

container.

Examples of these are reusable metal

11-6. Humidity Indicators (fig. 11-2)

containers, nonreusable or one-way containers,

fiberboard (spirally wound) containers, glass containers,

Humidity indicators shall be used unless otherwise

plastic containers, etc.

specified. As applicable, the indicator shall be located

(1) Reusable metal containers.

Reusable

behind inspection windows or immediately within the

metal containers are found in two general

closing edge, face, or cover of the barrier. The indicator

classifications: exterior and interior.

shall be located as far as practicable from the nearest

(a) Exterior containers.

Exterior

unit of desiccant.

Other color change humidity

reusable metal containers are similar to a metal drum in

indicators will be subject to approval of the procuring

construction.

These containers incorporate a fully

agency. Externally mounted indicating elements or

removable cover with a gasket and a bolted ring

devices, when specified, shall be installed in place, or

closure. All parts of the container are interchangeable

within each style. Exterior containers are available in

seven different sizes.

Figure 11-2. Humidity Indicators.

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