What is MIL-DTL-117?
MIL-DTL-117, also known as Military Detail Specification 117, refers to the detailed specifications for heat-sealable, flat barrier bags designed to meet the rigorous demands of military packaging. The bags must be water-vapor-proof, greaseproof, flexible and heat-sealable. These specifications are part of the military’s effort to standardize packaging materials and procedures across all armed service branches, ensuring ultimate protection.
Key Features of MIL-DTL-117
This standard defines several vital features that packaging materials must possess:
Barrier Properties
These flat bags are expected to provide a robust barrier against various environmental factors, including moisture vapor, oxygen, grease, and other potential contaminants.
Heat-Sealability
Packages must be heat-sealable to ensure a secure closure that maintains the bag’s integrity.
Durability
Materials must be durable enough to withstand the physical demands of the military logistics chain, including rough handling and long-term storage.
Customization
These bags can be made to fit any size you need, offering a high level of customization. Whether you need a small bag for electronic components or a large bag for mechanical parts, specification compliant packaging can be tailored to your specific requirements. No bag is too big.
Compliance and Testing
Ensuring compliance with Mil-Spec packaging is critical for suppliers and manufacturers of military packaging materials. Rigorous testing is conducted to verify that the materials meet all the required standards, which include:
- Seal strength tests
- Barrier effectiveness evaluations
- Durability assessments under various conditions
Not only do these bags need to pass various tests, but they must also include the following information:
- The specification number and revision letter type
- Class and style
- The bag’s manufacturer and bag designation
- The month and year of the bag’s fabrication
Advantages of Using MIL-DTL-117 Packaging
These bags, designed to meet the highest standards for water vapor and oxygen transmission rates, ensure the protection and longevity of your packaged materials. You can trust that your products will be safeguarded to the utmost degree and ready for use when they reach their destination.
Choosing the Right MIL-Spec Packaging
Choosing the appropriate MIL spec packaging for businesses supplying military equipment or materials is straightforward. MIL-DTL-117 compliant bags assure that packaged items will be adequately protected and meet the military’s specifications.
The specifications play a vital role in military packaging, providing the necessary guidelines to ensure that materials are well-protected during storage and transport. Whether it’s electronic components, mechanical parts, or other sensitive items like food rations or medical supplies, MIL-DTL-117 compliant packaging is designed to meet the unique demands of the military environment.
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