Export Protection and Packaging, Class MJ Pumps and Compress PDF

EXPORT PROTECTION AND PACKAGING
CLASS MJ: PUMPS AND COMPRESSORS

CLASS ML: SPECIAL EQUIPMENT
CLASS MU: UTILITY EQUIPMENT
CLASS MV: SOLIDS PROCESSING EQUIPMENT
TECHNICAL STANDARD
MJ1-4TS
(Replaces ML1-4TS, MU1-4TS and MV1-4TS)
DATE: 01 DEC 2003
ENGINEERING SERVICES BY KBR TECHNICAL SERVICES, INC.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section
1.
1.1
1.2
1.3
2.
2.1
2.2
3.
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
4.
4.1
4.2
4.3
4.4
4.5
4.6
5.
5.1
5.2
Title
Page No.
GENERAL ......................................................................................................................................1
Scope..............................................................................................................................................1
Units................................................................................................................................................1
Transport and Storage Conditions..................................................................................................1
DOCUMENTATION........................................................................................................................1
Documents to be Submitted by the Seller ......................................................................................1
Documents to be Included with the Shipment ................................................................................2
PROTECTION AND PACKAGING ................................................................................................2
General ...........................................................................................................................................2
Equipment.......................................................................................................................................5
Protection........................................................................................................................................6
Closures..........................................................................................................................................7
PACKAGE DESIGN .......................................................................................................................7
General ...........................................................................................................................................7
Shipping Crates ..............................................................................................................................8
Pallets .............................................................................................................................................8
Skids ...............................................................................................................................................9
Plywood ..........................................................................................................................................9
Lumber..........................................................................................................................................10
MARKING.....................................................................................................................................10
Shipping Marks .............................................................................................................................10
Pictorial Marks ..............................................................................................................................10
1. GENERAL
1.1 Scope
This Standard supplements the requirements of the Order and contains additional packaging requirements to be
applied to exported items for their protection and identification during shipping, handling, and storage. Exported
items are those shipped outside their country of manufacture. This standard covers the export protection and
packaging requirements for Class MJ (Pumps and Compressors), Class ML (Special Equipment) and Class MU
(Utility Equipment) and Class MV (Solids Processing Equipment) Items. Specific shipping preparations for
various equipment items are covered in detailed equipment specifications for each respective equipment item.
1.2 Units
Either U.S. customary units or metric units, consistent with the Order, shall be used.
1.3 Transport and Storage Conditions
The Seller shall preserve and package export items to protect them from corrosion, damage, and theft during
shipping, multiple handling, and storage for the specified climatic conditions suitable for 12 months. Items that
will experience shipping and storage time in excess of 12 months shall receive special consideration. After
receipt of a Purchase Order, Supplier shall coordinate with Purchaser to confirm overall timing of equipment
shipping and duration of site storage.
2. DOCUMENTATION
2.1 Documents to be Submitted by the Seller
2.1.1 The Seller shall submit the following to the Purchaser in advance of shipment:

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a.
b.
c.
d.
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The Seller's standard preservation protection, and packing procedure, consistent with the procedure and
the Purchase Order.
Loading or transport diagrams for those items specified by the Purchaser.
Instructions indicated in Article 2.2 when items are ready for shipment.
A master shipping list listing the following information as a minimum:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
e.
Purchase Order and Requisition numbers.

Contractor reference number and name.
Item or tag number and item name.
Gross and net weight in pounds and mass in kilograms of each package.
Dimensions of each package in feet and millimeters.
Destination and consignee address.
Detailed description of the contents of each package.
Quantities of each item or subassembly required for complete shipment.
Whether shipment is complete and shipment number if applicable.
Number of packages in the shipment.
Origin of item.
Item tariff numbers.
Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS), as applicable.
For crates exceeding 100 000 lb (45 340 kg) in weight, 40 ft. (12 192 mm) in length, or 8 ft. (2 439 mm) in
width or height, a shipping diagram shall be provided to the Purchaser's Traffic Department three months
before readiness to ship. The shipping diagram shall show weight, overall length, width, height, center of
gravity, and location of sling marks or lifting points.
2.2 Documents to be Included with the Shipment

2.2.1 The Seller shall attach, to the largest package in each shipment, the master shipping list and instructions
indicated below in such a manner that they are accessible without opening the package. The package shall
indicate that this information is attached. Instructions shall include but not be limited to:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
Instructions and data applicable to the Seller's guarantee.

Instructions and location for removal of packing and protective coatings.
Instructions for assembling components of the item.
MSDS
Protective measures and maintenance of item for the following circumstances:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
If protective coatings, plugs, seals, or packaging are removed.

If installed and left standing in an open unprotected site.
If left undisturbed in shipping containers and stored.
If periodic maintenance or operation is required.
If long standing or non-operating time would be detrimental.
If indoor storage or temperature control is required.
3. PROTECTION AND PACKAGING

3.1 General
3.1.1 All items shall be clear of debris, thoroughly clean inside and out, and free of any dirt, water, and foreign
matter before preparation for shipment.
3.1.2 Items shall not be transported as open above deck cargo without prior written approval of the Purchaser.

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3.1.3 Items should be nested to reduce volume if resulting bundles do not increase risk of damage. Items
subject to damage by rubbing shall be separated by wooden cribbing strips to prevent them from rubbing
together. Pipe shall not be internally nested.
3.1.4 Special tools shall be separately crated, shipped, identified with the item on which they are to be used,
and marked as special tools.
3.1.5 Spare parts shall be shipped in separate packages clearly marked "spares" and identified with the item
they are to be used on.
3.1.6 As a minimum, items shall have packaging and protection in accordance with Table I.

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TABLE I
PACKAGING AND PROTECTION FOR CLASSES MJ, ML, MU and MV
ITEM
PACKAGE AND PROTECTION TYPE
Catalyst
Palletized Drums (Note C)
Cement
Palletized Bags (Note K)
Chemicals
Bags, Drums (Note E)
Conveying Equipment
Crate or Skid
Conveyor Belts
Cylindrical Crate (Note L)
Electrical Equipment
Crate (Note A, B, F, & I)
Exchanger Tubes
Crate (Notes B & G)
Expansion Joints
(Note H)
Fans, Blowers, & Generators
Crate (Note C)
Fittings, Loose
Crated
Granular Material
Palletized Bags or Drums (Note K)
Hazardous Materials
(Note J)
Idlers (Conveying Equipment)
(Note C)
Instruments
Crate (Note A, B, F, & I)
Lube Oil Systems
Crate (Note B and C)
Mastic and Adhesives
Palletized Steel Pails of or Drums (Note C)
Packing
Drums (Note C)
Panel boards
Crate (Note C)
Piping
Crate (Notes A & B)
Pumps
Crate (Note C)
Purged Equipment
(Note D)
Refractory Material
Palletized Bags or Drums (Note C)
Separators
Crate
Structural Steel
Bundle, Crate, or Skid
Skid Packaged Equipment
Crate (Note C)
Transformers, Large Items
Crate
Turbines & Motors
Crate (Note C)
Weld Rod.
(Note A)
NOTES FOR TABLE I:

A.
Items shall be sleeved in polyethylene and heat-sealed or packaged in waterproof, vapor barrier packages.
B.
Ends shall be protected and openings sealed to prevent ingress of moisture and foreign matter.

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C.
Item shall be packaged in waterproof containers.
D.
Internal surfaces of purged equipment shall be thoroughly dried and free of moisture. All openings shall be
sealed and capable of withstanding an internal purge pressure. Purged equipment shall display the
warning:
PURGED OF AIR NOT TO BE OPENED
WITHOUT THE CONSENT OF THE PURCHASER
A pressure gauge shall be mounted on equipment to monitor the status of the purge. The gauge shall be
easily read and positioned to avoid damage. A block valve shall be placed between the gauge and the
equipment so that if the gauge is damaged the purge will not be lost. Item shall be shipped with the block
valve closed. A filling point with a shut-off valve shall be placed between the block valve and the item so
that the purge can be re-established if it is lost.
NOTE: Purged equipment includes those items (or Containers in which items are shipped) whose internal
volumes have been purged of air with nitrogen and air free atmosphere with nitrogen under pressure.
E.
Multi-ply plastic lined bags or watertight metal drums or semi-bulk containers.
F.
Packages up to 65 lb (29.5 kg) and 4.5 ft3 (0.127 m3) shall be packed in waterproof triple wall cardboard
cases. Packages exceeding 65 lb (29.5 kg) or 4.5 ft3 (0.127 m3) shall be packed in waterproof crates
internally lined with waterproof paper.
G. Tube bundles shall be crated with cribbing between each assembly. Outside of exchanger tubes shipped
loose shall be coated with a corrosion inhibitor and the ends plugged and sealed.
H.
Expansion Joints shall be secured in a fixed position to prevent deflection of the joint during handling,
transport and storage.
I.
Instruments and electrical items shall be packaged to prevent damage due to rough handling,
condensation, weather, corrosion, and vibration. When fungus protection is required, such treatment shall
not be applied to electrical contacts or current carrying metal surfaces. Large items such as transformers
shall receive the Seller's standard protection.
J.
Hazardous materials shall be prepared for shipment, packed, marked, and documented in accordance with
the applicable rules, regulations, and tariffs of all cognizant governmental and governing authorities. The
Seller shall designate the materials as hazardous and identify each material by its proper commodity name
and its hazardous material class code.
K.
Multi-ply watertight bags. Waterproof steel drums are acceptable.
L.
Conveyor belting shall be packaged in cylindrical crates, which may be rolled from place to place. All
crates or rolls shall be marked with an arrow showing the direction in which they should be rolled.
3.2 Equipment
3.2.1 Equipment shall be shipped bolted to the package base whenever possible. Equipment not bolted to the
base shall be protected and held in a fixed position by chocks, bracing, or packing material.
3.2.2 Shipping saddles, cradles, bolsters, and chock blocks shall be contoured to the outside curvature of
equipment and located so that local bending or damage of the equipment will not occur. Steel wrapper plates
shall be used, when necessary, to distribute the load and protect the equipment.

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3.2.3 Equipment shall be shipped fully assembled whenever possible with all auxiliary components properly
braced. Auxiliary components shall not extend beyond the edges of the shipping base.
3.2.4 When it is not possible to ship equipment fully assembled, it shall be the Seller's responsibility to
knock-down the equipment so that it can be properly packed and protected. Knocked-down assemblies shall be
packaged and shipped together. Internal bolting, gaskets, and small attachments susceptible to damage shall
be separately packaged, identified, and attached to the main item. Packing list shall include all items, which
have been dis-assembled. Complete re-assembly instructions shall also be furnished by the Supplier.
3.2.5 Cylindrical equipment shall be mounted on shipping saddles. When possible, installation saddles on
equipment should be used as shipping saddles.
3.2.6 Rotating equipment shall be braced so that shafts do not rotate or displace axially during shipment.
Brushes shall be lifted and the slip rings coated with rust-resisting compound. A tag shall be attached to any
exposed shaft noting that the shaft has been braced and any bracing shall be removed prior to rotating the
shaft.
3.2.7 Conveying equipment and supports shall be assembled to the greatest degree possible within
shipping constraints. Head and tail frames shall have pulleys, shafts, and bearings mounted on the
frame. Head frames shall have scrapers mounted and as much of the chute as possible. Box trusses,
which carry idlers on the truss, shall be completely assembled in maximum lengths for shipping. Galleries
shall have side trusses assembled in maximum lengths for shipping.
3.3 Protection
3.3.1 All threaded, beveled, and machined surfaces shall be protected from corrosion and damage from use of
powered equipment and rough handling.
3.3.2 All items shall be clean before application of any anti-corrosive material or preparation for shipment.
Machined and bright surfaces shall be coated with an anti-corrosive material.
3.3.3 Items with exposed rubber parts or linings shall be wrapped with an opaque, air-tight plastic cover
secured with tape. Desiccant shall not be used to protect rubber products.
3.3.4 Items subject to damage by water or humidity shall receive additional protection as required.
Components with nondrainable crevices or chambers shall be covered and protected at all times from entrance
of water and debris.
3.3.5 Internal surfaces subject to rusting shall be protected by vapor phase inhibitors, rust preventatives and/or
by a suitable desiccant. After treatment, all openings must be plugged or otherwise sealed.
3.3.6 Pump and compressor interiors shall be coated or flushed with an easily removable anti-corrosive
material. Lube oil and auxiliary piping shall be flushed with a corrosion preventative material that is soluble in
the fluid to be carried by the piping. Pump shaft packing shall be placed in a separate container and shipped
with the item.
3.3.7 Rust inhibitors shall be compatible with the normal charge of oil or easily removed by flushing when used
on lubricated parts. Oil recommended for normal operation or a compatible substitute shall be used when filling
or flushing.

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3.3.8 Desiccant with an easily read humidity indicator shall be required in all types of protection and packaging
where condensation or vapor diffusion across vapor barriers would create a condition in the interior of the
package harmful to the contents. Desiccant shall be fully contained in bags to prevent dispersion, securely fixed
in place, and easily removed. A note stenciled on the exterior of the equipment package (or the equipment, as
applicable) shall indicate that desiccants shall be checked weekly and changed as necessary. The note shall
also identify the number of desiccant bags and their locations.
3.3.9 Materials which will deteriorate in the presence of water or moisture shall be packed and shipped in
waterproof vapor tight containers.
3.3.10 All stainless steel pipe shipped separately shall be protected against exposure to the atmosphere and
dirt during shipment and storage. The ends of the pipe shall be capped and the entire length shall be sleeved
with polyethylene. All edges of the sleeves shall be heat sealed. All pipes shall be crated to prevent damage to
the pipe and the protective sleeve during shipment.
3.3.11 Equipment with expansion joints shall have joints secured in a fixed position to prevent deflection of the
joint during handling, transport, and storage.
3.4 Closures
3.4.1 All flanged openings shall be provided with 3/16 inch (4.75 mm) metal covers or 90 mil (2.3 mm) minimum
thickness black polyethylene plastic manufactured commercially for flange protection.
a.
A full diameter gasket shall be supplied between the flange and the cover. The cover shall be held to the
flange by a minimum of four (4) full diameter bolts and nuts.
b.
Plastic flange covers may be held in place using friction plugs and sealed with duct tape. Plastic covers
shall be those manufactured by the following or an approved equal:
Marine and Petroleum Mfg.
Houston, TX
3.4.2 All threaded openings shall be provided with caps or solid shank plugs of metallurgy compatible with the
metallurgy of the component being capped or plugged.
3.4.3 All openings that have been beveled for welding shall be provided with metal or plastic closures designed
to prevent entrance of foreign materials and damage to the bevel.
3.4.4 If special items are sealed inside of equipment and must be removed prior to installation (e.g., desiccant
bags, shipment bracing pieces), a prominent WARNING tag shall be attached to the closure.
4. PACKAGE DESIGN
4.1 General
4.1.1 The Seller's standard crate, skid, and pallet design can be used if they meet the requirements contained
herein.
4.1.2 Containerized and unitized packing procedures shall be used to the greatest extent possible.
4.1.3 All crates, skids, and pallets shall be suitable for use with slings and fork lifts, and shall be suitable for rail,
truck, barge, and ship transport.
4.1.4 All crates, open or sheathed, and palletized items shall be capable of supporting a stacked load of a
similar item during transit.

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4.1.5 Crates requiring waterproofing shall be lined with a waterproof material between the sheathing and the
framing members, and overlapped sections shall be sealed with a waterproof adhesive. The top cover shall
have two layers of a waterproof material.
4.1.6 When ventilation is required, floor boards may be spaced 3/8 in. (9.5 mm) apart or a series of suitable
holes, appropriately spaced, may be drilled if the base is plywood.
4.1.7 All crates shall have a minimum of two steel straps on approximately 2 ft. (610 mm) centers. Crates over
1000 lb (454 kg) shall have all faces strapped. Bundles shall have a minimum of three steel straps on no more
than 5 ft. (1524 mm) centers.
4.2 Shipping Crates
4.2.1 A typical shipping crate, for items up to 1000 lb (454 kg) net, is shown in Figure 1. Crates shall be
designed for use with slings and fork lifts.
FIGURE 1
TYPICAL SHIPPING CRATE FOR ITEMS
UP TO 1000 lb (400 kg) NET
FIGURE 2
TYPICAL UNITIZED
SHIPPING CRATES
FIGURE 3
TYPICAL CYLINDRICAL
SHIPPING CRATE
4.2.2 Small shipping crates and items sufficiently protected shall be; unitized as in Figure 2, palletized as in
Figure 4, or packed in larger shipping crates or shipping containers to facilitate handling. Cylindrical crates for
conveyor belts shall be as shown in Figure 3.
4.3 Pallets
4.3.1 Pallets shall be designed to be sufficiently rigid to prevent damage during handling and storage. The
maximum pallet load shall be 4000 lb (1815 kg). The pallet size and shape shall suit the items being shipped.
4.3.2 Palletized items shall be securely strapped and attached to the pallet base. Items may require further
protection by the addition of stretch or shrink wrapping, open-sided, or fully sheathed crates. All bags shall be
palletized, stretch, and shrink-wrapped. A typical pallet base with progressive degrees of protection is shown in
Figure 4.
FIGURE 4
TYPICAL PALLET FOR ITEMS UP TO 4000 lb (1815 kg) NET

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4.4 Skids
4.4.1 Items exceeding 4000 lb (1815 kg) net shall be shipped on a skid assembly. A typical skid assembly is
shown in Figure 5. Skids with progressive degrees of protection are shown in Figure 6.
FIGURE 5
TYPICAL SKID FOR ITEMS OVER 4000 lb (1815 kg) NET
FIGURE 6
TYPICAL SKIDS
4.4.2 Skids shall be designed to be sufficiently rigid with lifting points arranged to prevent damage during
handling.
4.4.3 Skid rails, headers, and load beam members shall be bolted together. Bolts shall be counter sunk and
have washers on both ends.
4.4.4 Skid rails and headers shall be the same size.
4.5 Plywood
4.5.1 Plywood sheathing shall be a minimum 3/8 in. (9.5 mm) for crates up to 1000 lb (454 kg) and a minimum
1/2 in. (12 mm) for crates over 1000 lb (454 kg). Plywood shall be structural grade exterior plywood.
4.5.2 Crates with plywood sheathing shall have each face reinforced by spanning the short direction with
members spaced approximately on 2 ft (600 mm) centers.

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4.5.3 Flat crates (height one fourth the width) shall have diagonal bracing on the two large faces.
4.6 Lumber
4.6.1 Lumber shall be new, sound, and dried, with no fungus or decay. Lumber sheathing shall have a
minimum nominal thickness of 1 in. (25 mm).
4.6.2 Crates with lumber sheathing and open sided crates shall have diagonal bracing on all faces.
5. MARKING
5.1 Shipping Marks
5.1.1 Shipping marks shall be applied to the top and two opposite sides of crates.
5.1.2 Shipping marks for bundled material shall be applied to galvanized sheet metal tags attached to both
ends of the bundle. Markings shall be stamped or stenciled with waterproof paint and shellacked over. The
strapping of the bundle shall be inserted through the top and bottom of the tag. On small bundles, the tags may
be secured with tie wire.
5.1.3 Lifting instructions, caution signs, spreader-bar lift locations to be exercised at transfer points shall be
clearly noted. Fragile areas shall be marked "DO NOT LIFT HERE." Items that weigh 20 000 lb (9 072 kg) or
more shall be marked with center of gravity and sling marks.
5.1.4 Items with breakable lining material shall be clearly marked with specific and informative cautions to
prevent damage due to rough or incorrect handling.
5.1.5 Attachments to items which have been removed and packaged separately shall be clearly marked with
the appropriate item number.
5.2 Pictorial Marks
5.2.1 The pictorial markings, shown in Figure 7, shall be stenciled directly on all packages as required to
facilitate proper handling. Cautionary basic text may appear below the symbol in English or the national
language of the country of origin and destination.
5.2.2 Symbols should be black. However, if the color of the package is such that the marking does not show
clearly, a panel of suitable contrasting color, preferably white, should be provided as a background.
5.2.3 The number of identical markings is at the discretion of the Seller and should depend on the size and
shape of the package. Pictorial markings should be placed above and to the left of the shipping mark.
5.2.4 The symbols for "SLING HERE" and "CENTER OF GRAVITY" shall be placed in the correct position in
order to indicate the intent of the symbol. The symbol for "THIS WAY UP" should be placed on the two top
corners of a face of the package and may be repeated on the other vertical faces.
5.2.5 The overall size of the symbols should be 4, 6, or 8 in. (102, 153, or 203 mm) depending on package size.
Symbols in Figure 7 are shown in their recommended proportions.

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FIGURE 7
PICTORIAL MARKINGS
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EXPORT PROTECTION AND PACKAGING

CLASS MJ: PUMPS AND COMPRESSORS

(Replaces ML1-4TS, MU1-4TS and MV1-4TS)

DATE: 01 DEC 2003

ENGINEERING SERVICES BY KBR TECHNICAL SERVICES, INC.