The new MIL-STD-3010 Revision C, “Test Procedures for Packaging Materials and Containers,” has been released. The 76-page standard contains the test methods for materials and containers used in military packaging. Twelve of these tests were previously included in FED-STD-101 (now obsolete). You can purchase a copy of the new MIL-STD-3010 from Document Center Inc. now, in either paper format or as a pdf download.
This is an extensive revision of the previous MIL-STD-3010 Revision B from 2008. The document is intended to be used by military personnel in contracts to define the properties required in specific packaging applications.
Tests cover the following areas:
Dimensional Properties –
- Test Method 1003 – Thickness
Strength and elastic properties:
- Test Method 2015 – Curl
- Test Method 2017 – Flexing Procedure for Barrier Materials
- Test Method 2024 – Heat-sealed Seam Strength
- Test Method 2065 – Puncture Resistance
Resistance properties:
- Test Method 3003 – Blocking Resistance
- Test Method 3005 – Contact Corrosivity
- Test Method 3015 – Oil Resistance (Delamination)
- Test Method 3027 – Water Resistance of Markings
- Test Method 3028 – Water Resistance of Packaging Materials
- Test Method 3030 – Water Vapor Transmission Rate of Barrier Materials
General physical properties:
- Test Method 4031 – Vapor Inhibiting Ability of VCI Materials
- Test Method 4034 – Transparency
- Test Method 4046 – Electrostatic Properties
Container Test Methods:
- Test Method 5005 – Cornerwise Drop (Rotational) Test
- Test Method 5007 – Free Fall Drop Test
- Test Method 5008 – Edgewise Drop (Rotational) Test
- Test Method 5009 – Leaks in Containers
- Test Method 5011 – Mechanical Handling Test
- Test Method 5014 – Rollover Test
- Test Method 5016 – Superimposed Load Test (Stackability, With Dunnage)
- Test Method 5017 – Superimposed Load Test (Uniformly Distributed Without Dunnage)
- Test Method 5018 – Tipover Test
- Test Method 5019 – Vibration (Repetitive Shock) Test
- Test Method 5020 – Vibration (Sinusoidal Motion) Test
- Test Method 5023 – Incline Impact Test
Each of MIL-STD-3010‘s test methods has the requirements, with figures, charts, photographs, and so on to help the user correctly execute the test. So once called out in a contract, the vendor will use this standard to meet the specified criteria. And it is not unusual to see these MIL STD’s used in non-military applications as well.
Document Center has been selling Mil Specs and Standards since the 1980’s. We have an extensive collection of obsolete revisions as well as all current editions. You can order on our website, www.document-center.com. Or you can contact us by phone (650-591-7600), fax (650-591-7617) or email (info@document-center.com). We not only will provide you with the documents you need, we will monitor them for you and notify you when changes are made.
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