MIL-P-18111A(SHIPS)
5.1.2.2 Packing. - Packing shall be accomplished in such a reamer which will insure acceptance by com-
mon carrier, at the lowest rate, and safe delivery to destination. The shipping containers or method of pack-
ing shall conform to the Uniform Freight Classification Rules or other carrier regulations as applicable to
the mode of transportation and may conform to the supplier's commercial practice when such meets these
requirements.
5.1.2.3 Marking. - Shipment marking information shall be provided on interior packages and exterior
shipping cent.aners in accordance with the supplier's commercial practice. The information shall include
nomenclature Federal stock number or manufacturer's part number, contract or order number, supplier's
name and destination.
5.2 Domestic shipment and storage or overseas shipment. - The requirements, and levels of packaging,
packing and marking for shipment shall be specified by the procuring activity (see 6.1).
(5.2.1 The following provides various levels for protection during domestic shipment and storage or
overseas shipment which may be required when procurement is made.
5.2.1.1 Preservation and packaging. -
5.2.1.1.1 Level A. - Ports and other openings of the pumps and motors shall be sealed with plugs or
covers, as applicable. When plywood or wood covers are used, barrier material conforming to grade A of
MIL-B-121 shall be inserted between the cover and the port face. Unpainted external surfaces subject to
corrosion, including shaft stubs, shall be coated with type P-2 preservative conforming to MIL-P-116 and
wrapped with barrier material conforming to grade A of MIL-B-121. The pumps and motors shall be indi-
vidually packaged in fiberboard boxes conforming to PPP-B-636.
5.2.1.1.2 Level C. - Preservation and packaging shall be sufficient to afford adequate protection against
corrosion, deterioration and physical damage during shipment from the supply source to the using activity and
may conform to the supplier's commercial practice when such meets these requirements.
5.2.1.2 Packing. -
5.2.1.2.1 Level A.- Pumps and motors packaged as specified shall be packed in containers conforming
Type or class
Specification
PPP-B-585
Class 3 use
PPP-B-591
Class II
Overseas type
PPP-B-601
PPP-B-621
Class 2
Weather-resistant class
PPP-B-636
The gross weight of wood type boxes shall not exceed 200 pounds, fiberboard boxes shall not exceed the weight
limitations of the box specification. Closures shall be in accordance with the applicable box specification and
the appendix thereto. The boxes shall be lined with a sealed waterproof case liner conforming to MIL-L-
10547.
5.2.1.2.2 Level B. - Pumps and motors packaged as specified shall be packed in containers conforming
to any one of the following specifications at the option of the supplier:
Type or class
Specification
PPP-B-585
Class 1 use
Class I
PPP-B-591
Domestic type
PPP-B-601
Class 1
PPP-B-621
Domestic class
PPP-B-636
The gross weight of wood type boxes shall not exceed 200 pounds, fiberboard boxes shall not exceed the weight
limitations of the applicable box specification. Closures shall be in accordance with the applicable specifica-
tion and the appendix thereto.
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