Considerations in Requirements for Fixed Equipment.

TM 3400/NAVSUP PUB 572/AFMAN 23-210 MCO 4450.14/DLAM 4145.12

DETERMINING PALLET REQUIREMENTS

FORMULA - S x H = R

EXPLANATION:

S - Net covered storage area, in square feet used for bulk storage.

H - Average stacking height in such storage areas expressed in pallet course (pallet

loads).

D - Square feet of floor area occupied by a pallet as determined by pallet size with 25%

added to compensate for load overhang and clearance.

R - Quantity of pallets required

Figure 4-106. Formula for computing pallet requirements

maximum extent practicable. In order to be able to

4-30. Considerations in Requirements for Fixed

compute requirements for fixed-type equipment, one

Equipment.

must be thoroughly familiar with existing types and

a. Under certain operating conditions, fixed

models and the conditions under

equipment constitutes the most economical means of

material movement and should be utilized to 4-72 the

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