Transportation Mode

TM 38-260

(2) This shrouding shall not be accomplished until the carrier's representative has had

opportunity to inspect the loading, blocking, and bracing.

b. All sharp corners and projections of equipment shall be padded and cushioned to prevent

rupture of the shroud material.

c. Shrouds will be draped in a manner to fully cover the item of IPE and skid assembly,

and then secure the shroud to the floor of the conveyance with nailed wood battens.

d. The shroud is draped in a manner to eliminate water pockets from forming then roped

tightly so that it assumes the contour of the machine to minimize air pockets.

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Transportation Mode

a. Transportation mode. Except for shipment of delicate equipment, such as MCUs and

other fragile items, all IPE may be shipped by motor carrier, ship, or air transportation as

specified by the shipping activity. Due to the high susceptibility of delicate electronic and

electrical items to damage from vibration and shock, these items shall be shipped on specialized

equipment available from the carrier for movement of fragile items. Regardless of the mode of

transportation, the equipment shall be processed, loaded, and shipped in a manner that will

protect the equipment to the maximum extent possible. The transportation mode shall comply

with the 49 CFR 100 through 199.

b. Transportation mode for numerically controlled equipment. All numerically controlled

equipment, including machine control 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 the rear wheels of the van. The transportation mode shall

comply with 49 CFR 100 through 199.

c. 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 the item, a written request

for waiver shall be addressed to: Defense General Supply Center (DGSC), ATTN: DGSC-SSM,

8000 Jefferson Davis Highway, Richmond, VA 23297-5501.

d. Shipping covers for MCUs. All machine control units shall be protected by enclosing

them in material conforming to L-P-378 or PPP-B-1055, class E or heavier. The seams shall be

sealed with water resistant adhesive conforming to MMM-A-260.

8-23.

Equipment on Wood Skids, Rigid Method

a. For equipment weighing less than 20,000 pounds (9,072kg) a cross block, the full width

of the car floor with its width and height equal to the skid runner, is placed tightly against each

end of the skid assembly and secured to the car floor with bolts. The bolts are evenly distributed

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