MIL-DTL-6054G
APPENDIX A
CLOSURE OF DRUM
A.1 SCOPE
A.1.1 Scope. This appendix provides additional guidance to help the specification developer define section 3 requirements. This
appendix is not a mandatory part of this standard. The information contained herein is intended for guidance only.
A.2 TOP LEVEL PROGRAM UNIQUE PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS. This section is not applicable to this appendix.
A.3 DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENTS OFTEN FOUND IN SPECIFICATIONS.
A.3.1 Style 1 ring and bolt closure drums: Where use is made of a device which encircles the locking ring and applies pressure
uniformly about the circumference of the ring, the closure should be affected by tightening of the bolt and nut after uniform pressure is
applied at all points about the ring. Alternatively closure should be made by tightening of the closure bolt. The locking ring should be
tapped at various points about the closure ring while the closure bolt is being tightened. The tightening should continue until at least a
torque of 6 ±0.5 foot-pounds is applied. Unless otherwise specified, the closure should be sealed with a wire and crimped metal seal. The
sealing should utilize the opening provided in the lugs to effect a tamper-proof seal.
A.3.1.1 Parcel post shipments. Drums used for shipping commodities by parcel post will have the bolt end and protruding edges of the
closure ring wrapped, taped, cushioned or otherwise securely covered to prevent damage. Containers should be over packed in fiberboard
boxes when this extra precaution is considered necessary. When over packed, containers should be secured within the fiberboard box with
fiberboard or other suitable dunnage, but should not be required if box fits snugly.
A.3.2 Style 2, lever-actuated locking ring closures: Where use is made of a device which encircles the locking ring and applies
pressure uniformly about the circumference of the ring, the closure should be effected by closing the locking lever and then the wire and
metal seal lever which locks the locking lever in position. Where the encircling device is not available for use, tension is applied by the
locking lever and the ring is tapped repeatedly around the circumference until the ring is seated and the lever is in a locking position. The
lever is then locked into place by moving the safety lock to its locked position. When specified, the safety lock shall be secured with a wire
and crimped metal seal. The sealing should utilize the openings in the locking lever and safety lock to effect a tamper-proof seal.
Custodians:
Preparing activity:
Army GL
DLA IS
Navy AS
Air Force 11
(Project 8110-2007-001)
Review activities:
Army AR, AV, MI, SM
Navy CG, MS, SA
Air Force 99
NOTE: The activities listed above were interested in this document as of the date of this document. Since
organizations and responsibilities can change, you should verify the currency of the information above using the
ASSIST Online database at https://assist.daps.dla.mil/.
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