Figure 5-42. Typical storage layout of machine tools.

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

Figure 5-42. Typical storage layout of machine tools.

HDBK-701. However, at activities where leveling jacks

For space conservation, it may not always be

are available and personnel are familiar with the storage

practicable to store units immediately adjacent to

of machine tools and production equipment, skids can

removal aisles; in this event, inspection aisles should be

be removed. When skids remain on the units, units

widened to provide enough space to move individual

should be leveled properly before storing. If the floor is

units through to the removal aisles. Steel rollers,

too irregular to use shims, the skidded unit should be

overhead cranes, forklift trucks, dollies, lift jacks, or

placed on wooden strips, 1 to 2 inches in thickness. To

other suitable handling equipment can be used to move

any unit from storage, provided care is taken to

ensure proper distribution of weight and to maintain the

unit level at all times, the strips should be placed at right

determine the center of balance and position of pedestal

angles directly under the bolt heads. The strips not only

and bases. In order not to disturb the protective coating

prevent the unit from warping and distorting, but also will

and preservatives, the material should be moved only

protect the skids and facilitate movement of the units.

for inspections, in emergencies, or when ordered for

issue. Platforms and racks should be used when within

In storage, the nuts will be backed off 11/2 to 2 inches

the limits of floor load capacities and available air rights.

from the top of the skid. The bolts and nuts should be

protected with a preservative. All machine tools in

When a unit is moved, the nuts of all holddown bolts

storage should be tagged with the following information

should be tightened securely.

(red tags preferably): "CAUTION: TIGHTEN ALL

e. Use of skids. All units should be skidded when

HOLDDOWN BOLTS BEFORE REMOVING THIS

stored to protect the machinery during handling. It is

MACHINE FROM STORAGE."

recommended that the skids remain attached to the

machine while in storage. Guidance is provided in MIL-

5-78