Crate Assembly.

TM 43-0156

f. Crate Assembly.

(1)

General. Type II (bolted) crates shall be assembled with lag bolts.

(2)

Lag Screw Reinforcing Strap for Bolted Crates. Reinforcing strap shall be used on side and end panels

of all demountable crates as shown in figure D-3-6. Galvanized steel strap, punched or drilled, 1-1/4 inches by

0.035 inch for 3/8-inch lag screws, and 2 inches by 0.050 inch for 1/2- and 5/8-inch lag screws, shall be nailed to the

inner face of the sheathing between the lower edge of the bottom frame member and the bottom of the sheathing as

shown in figure D-3-6. The strap shall be located to coincide with the center of the skid or header and shall be

nailed on maximum 2-inch centers to the sheathing with clout or similar nails. Nails shall be clinched at least 3/8

inch.

Figure D-3-6. Lag Bolt Reinforcing Strap.

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