MIL-B-44430(GL)
having the same pattern. Boxes may be stacked by interlocking and reversing
each tier, or by columnar stacking with paperboard or fiberboard sheets placed
between each tier. When unit loads are strapped, strapping shall be limited
to nonmetallic strapping, except for type II, class F loads.
5.2.2 Level B packing. Four cans of product, preserved as specified in
5.1, shall be packed as specified in 5.2.1, except the box shall be
constructed of grade V3c, V3s, or V4s fiberboard.
5.2.3 Level C Packing. Four cans of product, preserved as specified in
5.1, shall be packed in a snug-fitting fiberboard box, constructed and closed
in accordance with style RSC-L, class domestic, grade 275 of PPP-B-636. The
cans shall be packed flat, four in depth within the box, with the first two
cans placed with the lids together and next two cans with the lids together.
The inside of each box shall be provided with a box liner and five fiberboard
pads. The height of the box liner shall be equal to the full inside depth of
the box (+0 inch, -1/8 inch). Flute direction of the box liner shall be
vertical. The pads shall be placed between the cans and on the top and bottom
of the stacked cans. The pad dimensions shall be not less than 1/8 inch of
the full length and width dimensions of the box and shall be fabricated of the
same material as the box.
5.3 Unit loading. When specified (see 6.1), the product, packed as
specified in 5.2.2 or 5.2.3, shall be arranged in unit loads in accordance
with MIL-L-35078 for the type and class of load specified, except that the
unit load shall consist of 48 boxes with 12 boxes per course and four courses
per load with all courses having the same pattern. Boxes may be stacked by
interlocking and reversing each tier, or by stacking with paperboard or
fiberboard sheets placed between each tier. When unit loads are strapped,
strapping shall be limited to nonmetallic strapping, except for type II, class
F loads.
5.4 Labeling. Each tray pack shall be labeled in accordance with MIL-L-
1497 and with the following:
- Official establishment number (for example, EST 38) or a three digit
letter code identifying the establishment
- Lot number 1/
- Production shift number 1/
- Retort identification number 1/
- Retort cook number 1/
1/ The lot number shall be expressed as a four digit Julian code. The first
digit shall indicate the year of production, and the next three digits shall
indicate the day of the year (Example, March 19, 1990 would be coded as 0078).
The Julian code shall represent the day the product was packaged and
processed. Sub-lotting (when used) shall be represented by an alpha character
immediately following the four digit Julian code. Following the four digit
Julian code and the alpha character (when used), the other required code
information shall be printed in the sequence as listed above. In addition,
the name of the product shall be marked, stamping is permitted, on one 1001 by
200 side of the can. The labeling shall be legible when examined as specified
in 4.5.4.1 after preparation of product in accordance with heating
instructions. Paper labels are not permitted. Cans shall show the following
statements:
TO HEAT IN WATER: Submerge unopened can in boiling water. Simmer gently 30
40 minutes. Avoid overheating (can shows evidence of bulging).
CAUTION:
Use care when opening as pressure may have been generated within the
can.
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