Figure 5-62. Open storage area.

TM 38-400/NAVSUP PUB 572/AFMAN 23-210 MCO 4450.14/DLAM 4145.12

Figure 5-62. Open storage area.

Figure 5-63. Storage of odd shapes.

Figure 5-64. Storage in pallet racks.

b. Quantities of small metal products which are

c. Strip and sheet metal products should be

issued often such as drill rod, welding rod, and shim

provided covered storage space when possible. Retail

metal should be stored in pallet racks or bins (fig 5-64).

issue quantities are stored in special types of storage

racks designed to meet local requirements (fig 5-65).

Handling of these in and out of the racks is normally a

hand

operation.

Appropriate

materials

handling/transporting equipment is used for other

movement. Unit loads (strapped bundles or crates) are

block stored on appropriate dunnage to facilitate

handling. When covered storage is not available,

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