MIL-DTL-4M
In the event that an intermediate container is required, the following limitations shall
apply:
a. Quantity of unit packs per intermediate container shall be divisible by two.
b. Maximum 100 unit packs per intermediate container.
c. Maximum size of 2 cubic feet (ft3).
The container closure shall be in accordance with the requirements of ASTM D5118 and
ASTM D1974.
3.3.2.4 Tubes, Level C.
3.3.2.4.1 Preservation. Tubes shall be preserved in accordance with ASTM D3951.
3.4 Packing. Tires and tubes shall be packed to the level as specified (see 4.4.1 and 6.2).
3.4.1 Tires, Level A.
3.4.1.1 All motorcycle and bicycle tires, and vehicle tires with outside diameter of less
than 14 inches (in.). Tires shall be packed in one of the exterior containers specified in the
Appendix of MIL-STD-2073-1, or meet the performance requirements of ASTM D4169,
Distribution cycle 18, Assurance level 1.
3.4.1.2 Tires with an outside diameter of 14 in. and greater. Tires with an outside
diameter of 14 in. or greater shall be unitized. Tube and tubeless type tires shall be unitized into
bundles not exceeding 43 in. in height. Means of unitizing may be by shrink wrapping with
material conforming to L-P-378, type IV, Class 3 or 4, grade A or B, finish 1 or 2, stretch
wrapping with material conforming to L-P-378, Type I, II, or III, grade A or B, finish 1 or 2, or
strapping bundles with nonmetallic strapping conforming to ASTM D3950, type I, II, or III,
grade A or B. When using strapping, a minimum or three vertical straps shall be used. Straps
shall be evenly spaced, tensioned, and tires compressed a maximum 15% of the bundle. As a
minimum, strapping shall be tensioned sufficiently to ensure integrity of the load. Edge protectors
shall be used where applicable to prevent any damage to the tires. Unitized tires shall be arranged
in the vehicle conveyance in a manner which facilitates handling with the appropriate material
handling equipment, and which does not damage any of the tires.
3.4.1.2.1 For Navy use only. The requirements of 3.4.1.2 apply, except that means of
unitizing shall be limited to nonmetallic strapping conforming to ASTM D3950, type I, II, or III,
grade A or B.
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