Section VII: FORGE SHOP EQUIPMENT, INCLUDING FORGE AND HEAT-TREAT FURNACES, COOLING OVENS, BONDERIZERS, SPRAY BOOTHS, CONVEYORS, AND FOUNDRY EQUIPMENT.

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(13) Closing the equipment. All panels, chassis covers, and sliding units of electronic equipment shall be

reattached and all doors closed. All handles, locks, screws, and other fasteners on these items shall be secured.

Preservation packing, and skidding.

Electronic equipment shall be cushioned, blocked, braced,

preserved/packed, and skidded in accordance with paragraphs 3-3c(11 )(a) and (b). Be sure to include manufacturer's

instructions, and/or descriptive literature with each item.

4-27. TRANSPORTATION OF ELECTRONICS EQUIPMENT

a. Transportation mode for numerically controlled equipment. All numerically controlled equipment including

machine units, accessories, components, and assemblies shall be shipped in air ride vans only. To realize the maximum

protection in the usage of air ride vans, the equipment should be located over rear wheels of the van. The transportation

mode shall comply with Title 49 Code of Federal Regulation, transportation parts 100 to 199.

b. Waiver of transportation mode. When it is determined to be more economical or otherwise in the best interests

of the Government to relax the transportation mode or when air ride vans cannot be utilized due to size, weight, or

configuration of an item of IPE, a written request for waiver shall be addressed to: Defense General Supply Center,

ATTN: DGSC-SSM, 8000 Jefferson Davis Highway, Richmond, VA 23297-5501.

c. Specialized equipment. Whenever specialized equipment is required for shipment of delicate electronic

equipment, a commercial carrier should be contracted for the appropriate transporting vehicle. Contractors requiring this

specialized equipment shall contact the cognizant DCAS Transportation Office for guidance on its availability and use. In

unusual circumstances that require specific instructions for transporting highly sensitive and delicate electronic

equipment associated with IPE, instructions should be requested from DGSC. Requests should be directed to

Commander, Defense General Supply Center, ATTN: DGSC-SSM, 8000 Jefferson Davis Highway, Richmond, VA

23297-5501.

Section VII.

FORGE SHOP EQUIPMENT, INCLUDING FORGE AND HEAT-TREAT FURNACES, COOLING

OVENS, BONDERIZERS, SPRAY BOOTHS, CONVEYORS, AND FOUNDRY EQUIPMENT.

4-28. GENERAL

a. This type of equipment generally does not contain precision surfaces and functions associated with

metalworking machinery, except for bearings.

b. Instructions for processing component parts and assemblies such as hydraulic systems, gear boxes, belt drives,

and packing are covered in paragraph 4-8. Other assemblies common to plant equipment such as electrical and

electronic equipment are covered in paragraphs 4-20 through 4-27. Precision measuring and recording instruments are

covered in paragraph 4-17 in subparagraphs a through c.

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