pallet — A reusable platform on which mail is stacked to be moved as a single unit. Pallets are made of rigid material designed for four way forklift entry and capable of handling loads of up to 65 cubic feet and 2,200 pounds. A USPS pallet measures 48 by … Glossary of postal terms
Pallet — A pallet (IPAEng|ˈpæːlɨt) (sometimes called a skid) is a flat transport structure that supports goods in a stable fashion while being lifted by a forklift, pallet jack, or other jacking device. A pallet is the foundation of a unit load design,… … Wikipedia
Explosive material — A number of 1.25lb M112 Demolition Charges, consisting of a C 4 compound, sit atop degraded weaponry scheduled for destruction An explosive material, also called an explosive, is a reactive substance that contains a great amount of potential… … Wikipedia
Radio-frequency identification — (RFID) is a technology that uses radio waves to transfer data from an electronic tag, called RFID tag or label, attached to an object, through a reader for the purpose of identifying and tracking the object. Some RFID tags can be read from… … Wikipedia
logistics — /loh jis tiks, leuh /, n. (used with a sing. or pl. v.) 1. the branch of military science and operations dealing with the procurement, supply, and maintenance of equipment, with the movement, evacuation, and hospitalization of personnel, with the … Universalium
keyboard instrument — ▪ music Introduction any musical instrument on which different notes can be sounded by pressing a series of keys, push buttons, or parallel levers. In nearly all cases in Western music the keys correspond to consecutive notes in the… … Universalium
Slip Sheet — Slip Sheets are thin pallet sized sheets made of plastic or fibreboard, used in commercial shipping.DescriptionThe slip sheet is used as a unit load support device in vehicle delivery and transportation of products. When slip sheets are supported … Wikipedia
Corrugated fiberboard — is a paper based material consisting of a fluted corrugated sheet and one or two flat linerboards. It is widely used in the manufacture of corrugated boxes and shipping containers. The corrugated medium and linerboard are made of containerboard,… … Wikipedia
Unit load — A unit load combines packages or items into a single unit of a few thousand kilograms that can be moved easily with simple equipment. A unit load packs tightly into warehouse racks, containers, trucks, and railcars, yet can be easily broken apart … Wikipedia
Paperboard — Corrugated fiberboard made from paperboard Paperboard is a thick paper based material. While there is no rigid differentiation between paper and paperboard, paperboard is generally thicker (usually over 0.25 mm/0.010 in or 10 points)… … Wikipedia
Marshall Space Flight Center — George C. Marshall Space Flight Center Aerial view of the test area at MSFC … Wikipedia