Document ID:	MIL-HDBK-701       Scroll down to access document images

Overview

Title:  Blocking, Bracing and Skidding of Industrial Plant Equipment for Shipment and Storage (No S/S Document) Scope:  This handbook covers approved methods of blocking, bracing, skidding, and associated procedures used for the protection of industrial plant equipment (IPE) for shipment and handling. Encompassed in the term IPE is a wide range of equipment such as machine tools, welding equipment, electronic systems, furnaces, and ovens. It is not practical to cover each classification individually. For clarity and simplicity, the fundamental principles provided herein have been structured around machine tools and should be extrapolated to other type IPE as required. Status:  Canceled Cancellation Date:  11-AUG-2006       FSC/Area:  PACK Doc Category:   Department of Defense Handbook

Responsibilities

Lead Standardization Activity:  SM  Army Materiel Command, Packaging, Storage & Containerization Ctr.     Preparing Activity: GS6  DLA Aviation - Richmond Coordination:  Full   Army Custodian:  AR   US Army Combat Capabilities Development Command, Armaments Center   Navy Custodian:  SH   Naval Sea Systems Command (Ship Systems)   Air Force Custodian:  99   Air Force Life Cycle Management Center - Item Reduction Support   DLA Custodian:  GS   DLA Aviation - Richmond

Changes to military standards or handbooks issued after August 1, 2003 are incorporated in the modified document.

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